Ward Transport and Logistics acquiring Quality Cartage
Summary
Ward Transport and Logistics is seeking to shed its regional carrier status as it has opened three service centers in as many years: South Plainfield, N.J., Toledo and Chicago. "The energy level between the teams was exciting, and the motivation to work together is truly inspiring," Key said, Altoona, Pennsylvania-based Ward Transport and Logistics now operates 22 service centers. Once known for its strong mid-Atlantic network, Ward Transport and Logistics is seeking to shed its regional carrier status as it has opened three service centers in as many years: South Plainfield, N.J., Toledo and Chicago. Dating back to June, there have been nine mergers and acquisitions among CCJs Top 250 for-hire carriers: KLLM Transport Services (No. 8) acquisition of deBoer Transportation, a regional and dedicated carrier headquartered in Blenker, Wisconsin.