Author: Transport Topics

With the midterm elections settled, now is an excellent time to begin working on legislation to fund the nation’s crumbling infrastructure.

Homewood Holdings, a portfolio company of private equity investment firm Building Industry Partners, has acquired select assets of Building Supply and Lumber Co., an independent lumber and building materials dealer.

Rolling Strong, which provides driver wellness programs for transportation companies, their drivers and owner-operators, announced a partnership with the eTrueNorth network of local pharmacies.

Seldat, a supply chain services and technology solutions company, announced Oct. 23 that it had opened two warehouses in Canada.

Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced a new warranty option for its Red Oval Certified Pre-Owned truck customers, according to a Nov. 5 press release.

Ryder System Inc., which specializes in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation and supply chain solutions, has announced the opening of a full-service facility in St. Charles, Ill.

Heil Trailer International and Polar Tank Trailer have announced a partnership with Tankmax Inc., a tank trailer dealer headquartered in Pasco, Wash. The move is designed to help the two brands expand a presence in the northwest region.

The Brandt Group of Cos. has announced it is expanding into the specialty transportation equipment industry with the acquisition of Camex Equipment Sales & Rentals, an Edmonton, Alberta-based firm.

Shipping and logistics company Magnate Worldwide has announced the acquisition of Domek Logistics. Domek will integrate as an additional branch of Masterpiece International, MWW’s international freight forwarding and customs brokerage subsidiary, according to a Nov. 2 press release.

Transportation Partners and Logistics has begun a $4.1 million rail construction project in Pensacola, Fla., according to an October press release.