M&A Deal Summary

Wagner Logistics Acquires Dawson Logistics Contract Division

On December 12, 2025, Wagner Logistics acquired transportation company Dawson Logistics Contract Division from Dawson Logistics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Wagner Logistics’ 3rd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Wagner Logistics’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Wagner Logistics’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-12-12
Target Dawson Logistics Contract Division
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Wagner Logistics
Sellers(s) Dawson Logistics
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Dawson Logistics Contract Division

Danville, Illinois, United States
Dawson Logistics' Contract Division offers solutions for companies looking for a customized distribution program in a dedicated facility, strategically positioned for optimal service. Its storage capabilities include dry goods, food grade, pharmaceutical, and HazMat.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Wagner Logistics

North Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Category Company
Founded 1946
Sector Transportation
DESCRIPTION

Wagner Logistics is an asset-light third-party logistics (“3PL”) provider focused on contract warehousing, fulfillment, and related transportation services to customers across a variety of industries, including paper & packaging, heavy industrials, aerospace and defense, outdoor equipment, automotive, and direct-to-consumer, among others. The company has experienced rapid growth over the past decade and today operates 24 facilities in 13 states totaling over 7 million square feet of warehouse space. Wagner Logistics was formed in 1946 and is based in North Kansas City, Missouri.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Transportation M&A 3 of 3
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-14 Fulcrum Logistics

Portland, Oregon, United States

Fulcrum Logistics is a regional provider of warehousing services, specializing in food and beverage storage and handling. Fulcrum Logistics is based in Portland, Oregon.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Dawson Logistics

Danville, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Sector Transportation
DESCRIPTION

Dawson Logistics is a U.S. third-party logistics (3PL) company offering customized supply chain solutions, including warehousing and distribution, order fulfillment, reverse logistics (returns processing), and transportation brokerage services for businesses across diverse industries. The Company uses its warehouse management technology and network of facilities to support inventory management, order processing, shipping, and delivery strategies tailored to client needs. Dawson Logistics was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Danville, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Transportation M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1