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Mergers & Acquisitions Case Study
Ahern & Associates, Ltd. has been involved in a management consulting capacity acting as acquisition advisors for numerous transportation acquisitions such as:
BFL, Inc.
Rockport, Indiana
has been acquired by
GROJEAN COMPANIES
Eagan, Minnesota
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Grojean Companies
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Parrett Trucking
Scottsboro, Alabama
has been acquired by
MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION
Little Rock, Arkansas
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Maverick Transportation
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Bunch Tranportation
Monroe, Wisconsin
has been acquired by
GROJEAN COMPANIES
Eagan, Minnesota
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Grojean Companies
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
E.J.'s Express LLC
Hickory, Tennessee
has been acquired by
NATIONWIDE EXPRESS
Shelbeyville, Tennessee
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Nationwide Express
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Specialized Hauling
Sioux City, Iowa
has been acquired by
TMC TRANSPORTATION, INC.
Des Moines, Iowa
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
TMC Transportation, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Julian Lumber Co.
Antlers, Oklahoma
has been acquired by
AMERICAN TRANSPORT, INC.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
American Transport, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
CRST Airport-toAirport Division
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
has been acquired by
U.S. XPRESS ENTERPRISES, INC.
through its wholly owned subsidiary
XPRESS GLOABL SYSTEMS, INC.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Total Transportation of Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi
has sold 41% interest to
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Four Star Transportation
Indianapolis, Indiana
has been acquired by
PASCHALL TRUCK LINES, INC.
Murray, Kentucky
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Eastern Service Corporation
Columbus, Georgia
assets
HOGAN TRANSPORTS, INC.
St. Louris, Missouri
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Hogan Transports, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Ram Trans, Inc.
Denver, Colorado
has been acquired by
INTRENET, INC.
Milford, Ohio
through its affiliate
Inet Logistics, Inc.
Schaumburg, Illinois
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Intrenet, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Quast Transfer, Inc.
Winsted, Minnesota
has been acquired by
VITRAN CORPORATION, INC.
Toronto, Ontario
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Vitran Corporation, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Pirie Motor Freight, Inc.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
has been acquired by
SMITHWAY MOTOR XPRESS, INC.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Zero Motor Freight, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
has been acquired by
PAN AMERICAN EXPRESS, INC.
Laredo, Texas
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Pan American Express, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Smith Trucking Company
McPherson, Kansas
has been acquired by
SMITHWAY MOTOR XPRESS, INC.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Bama Transportation Co.
a Division of
The Bama Companies, Inc.
has been acquired by
ROCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Rocor International, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Royal Transport, Ltd.
and
Royal Leasing, Inc.
Comstock Park, Michagan
has been acquired by
SMITHWAY MOTOR XPRESS, INC.
For Dodge, Iowa
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
George Transfer, Inc.
Parkton, Maryland
has been acquired by
CRST INTERNATIONAL
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
through its affiliate
Malone Freight Lines, Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
CRST International
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Interstate Trucking Corporation of America
Merrill, Wisconsin
has been acquired by
M.S. CARRIERS INC.
Memphis, Tennessee
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
M.S. Carriers Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Marquardt Transportation, Inc.
Yankton, South Dakota
has been acquired by
SMITHWAY MOTOR XPRESS, INC.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
TPL Freightways, Inc.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
has been acquired by
OVERNITE EXPRESS, INC.
St. Paul, Minnesota
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Overnite Express, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
McCloskey Transportation Services, Inc.
Exton, Pennsylvania
has entered into a Consulting Agreement with
AMERICAN TRANS-FREIGHT, INC.
Morrisville, Pennsylvania
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
American Trans-Freight, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Cheetah Transportation Co., Inc.
Moorseville, North Carolina
has been acquired by
CELADON GROUP, INC
New York, New York
through its affiliate
Celadon Trucking, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Celadon Group, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Campion Distribution Services, LLC.
Poplart Buff, Missouri
has been acquired by
CRST INTERNATIONAL
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
through its affiliate
Malone Freight Lines, Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
CRST International
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Golden Eagle Transportation, Inc.
Emporia, Kansas
has been acquired by
ROCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Oklahoma, City, Oklahoma
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Rocor International, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Brooks' Trucking Inc.
Vanlue, Ohio
has been acquired by
TANDEM TRANSPORT CORP.
Michigan City, Indiana
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Tandem Transport Corp.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Welborn Transport, Inc.
Tuscaloose, Alabama
has been acquired by
BOYD BROS. TRANSPORTATION, INC.
Clayton, Alabama
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Boyd Bros. Transportation, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Jolliff Transportation, Inc.
East Peoria, Illinois
has been acquired by
BURLINGTON MOTOR CARRIERS
Daleville, Indiana
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Burlington Motor Carriers
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
SEA-MAR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Chalmette, Louisiana
assets
INTERMODAL CARTAGE COMPANY
Memphis, Tennessee
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Intermodal Carage Company
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
EAST COAST TRANSPORT, INC.
Paulsboro, New Jersey
has been acquired by
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
Tontitown, Arkansas
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Helena Truck Lines, Inc.
Memphis, Tennessee
has been acquired by
NATIONWIDE EXPRESS, INC.
Shelbyville, Tennessee
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Nationwide Express, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
McNeil TRUCKING CO., INC.
Little Rock, Arkansas
has been acquired by
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, INC.
Tonitown, Arkansas
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
Red Wing, Minnesota
assets
GROJEAN TRANSPORTATION, INC.
Eagan, Minnesota
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Grojean Transportation, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Barbour Trucking Co., Inc.
Cedar Hill, Texas
has entered into an agreement with
INTRENET, INC.
Milford, Ohio
through its affiliate
Roadrunner Trucking, Inc.
Alburquerque, New Mexico
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Intrenet, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Noble Trucking, Inc.
Scottsboro, Alabama
has been acquired by
CRST INTERNATIONAL
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
through its affiliate
Malone Freight Lines, Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Malone Freight Lines, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Shelleby Transportation, Ltd.
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
has entered into a Division Agreement with
AMERICAN TRANSPORT, INC.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
American Transport, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION, INC.
Little Rock, Arkansas
has acquired specific assets of
JEWETT SCOTT TRUCK LINE, INC.
Magnum, Oklahoma
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Maverick Transportation, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
E.A. HOLDER, INC.
Kennedale, Texas
has been acquired by
CRST INTERNATIONAL
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
through its affiliate
MALONE FREIGHT LINES, INC.
Birmingham, Alabama
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
CRST International
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Yellowstone Trucking, Inc.
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
has been acquired by
TMC TRANSPORTATION, INC.
Des Moines, Iowa
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
TMC Transportation, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Decker Transport Co., Inc.
Riverdale, New Jersey
has been acquired by
P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.
Tontitown, Arkansas
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
East West Motor Express, Inc.
Black Hawk, South Dakota
has been acquired by
SMITHWAY MOTOR XPRESS, INC.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
TRANSPORT LEASING, INC.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
has been acquired by
US1 INDUSTRIES, INC.
Gary, Indiana
through its affiliate
KEYSTONE LINES
Gary, Indiana
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
US1 Industries, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
General Electric Transportation Services, Inc.
a Division of
General Electric Industrial Control Systems
Fort Wayne, Indiana
has been acquired by
CELADON GROUP, INC.
New York, New York
through its affiliate
Celadon Trucking, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Celadon Group, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Mid America Express, Inc.
D.B.A. FSI TRANSPORTATION
Ft. Smith, Arkansas
has been acquired by
SUMMIT TRANSPORTATION
St. Paul, Minnesota
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Summit Transportation, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
MESILLA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION
Las Cruces, New Mexico
has acquired specific assets of
J.H. ROSE TRUCK LINES, INC.
Las Cruces, New Mexico
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Mesilla Valley Transportation
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Regal Transportation, Inc.
Niles, Ohio
has been acquired by
INTRENET, INC.
Milford, Ohio
through its affiliate
Eck Miller Transportation Corporation
Rockport, Indiana
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Intrenet, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
R.T. Systems, Inc.
(Intermodal Division)
Salt Lake City, Utah
has entered into an Agency Agreement with
ROCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Rocor International, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
All Area Transit, Inc.
Sioux City, Iowa
has been acquired by
TRANSPORT INVESTMENT, INC.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
through its affiliate
Heritage Express, Inc.
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Transport Investment, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
CWP Transportation Company
Forney, Texas
has been acquired by
INTRENET, INC.
Milford, Ohio
through its affiliate
Eck Miller Transportation Corporation
Rockport, Indiana
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Intrenet, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Wheby Logistics, LLC.
Nashville, Tennessee
has been acquired by
DIGBY TRUCK LINE INC.
La Vergne, Tennessee
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Digby Truck Line Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Trans-Western Express, LTD.
Denver, Colorado
has been acquired by
ROCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Rocor International, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Van Tassel, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Kansas
has been acquired by
SMITHWAY MOTOR XPRESS, INC.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Smithway Motor Xpress, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
R.T. Systems, Inc.
(Van Division)
Ashland, Virginia
has been acquired by
CX ROBERSON, INC.
Champaign, Illinois
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Roberson, Inc.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
Willard D. Van Zuiden
Trucking, Inc.
Albany, Illinois
has been acquired by
TANDEM TRANSPORT, CORP.
Michigan City, Indiana
The undersigned assisted
in a Management Consulting Capacity
and acted as Acquisition Advisors to
Tandem Transport Corp.
AHERN & Associates, Ltd.
Camelback Professional Building
2198 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-242-1030
