M&A Deal Summary

Vitran Corp Acquires Sierra West Express

On January 3, 2006, Vitran Corp acquired transportation company Sierra West Express

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

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-01-03
Target Sierra West Express
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Vitran Corp
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Sierra West Express

Sparks, Nevada, United States
Sierra West Express, Inc. is a provider of truckload freight carrier services.

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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 1 of 2
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Nevada) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2006) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-10-02 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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