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Vitran Corp Acquires PJAX Freight System

On October 2, 2006, Vitran Corp acquired transportation company PJAX Freight System

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vitran Corp’s 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Vitran Corp’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vitran Corp’s 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-10-02
Target PJAX Freight System
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Vitran Corp
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) League Park Advisors (Financial)

Target

PJAX Freight System

Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, United States
PJAX Freight System is a regional LTL (less-than-truckload) freight carrier headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA that offers one-day service within the Mid-Atlantic region. With a network of 22 terminals and a vast fleet of trucks, PJAX offers solutions to shipping needs.

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Buyer

Vitran Corp

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Transportation
DESCRIPTION

Vitran Corporation Inc. is a group of transportation companies offering less-than-truckload, logistics, truckload, and freight brokerage services.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Transportation M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Pennsylvania M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2006 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-03 Sierra West Express

Sparks, Nevada, United States

Sierra West Express, Inc. is a provider of truckload freight carrier services.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-12 Vitran Corp - Supply Chain Operation Division

United States

Vitran Corporation Inc.'s Supply Chain Operation (Vitran SCO), a North American third-party supply chain provider specializing in complex, high-velocity logistics networks servicing leading North American Retailers.

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