Estes Express Lines and R+L Carriers acquire 12 more Yellow terminals to expand their networks
Jan 13, 2025•7 months ago
Acquiring Company
Estes Express Lines
Acquired Company
R+L Carriers
Description
Estes Express Lines and R+L Carriers have acquired a dozen more Yellow Corp. terminals for a combined $192.5 million. This acquisition adds to their network capacity and real estate holdings, positioning them for anticipated improvement in the freight market.
M&A Insights
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Tech stack consolidation
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Post-acquisition investment
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Success factor
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