Estes Logistics expands with Key Trucking acquisition
Estes Logistics has expanded its operations through the acquisition of Key Trucking, adding another carrier to its network.
No additional details were provided about the terms of the deal, the timing of the transaction, what equipment or terminals are included, or how the acquisition will change day-to-day operations for drivers.
In general, acquisitions like this matter to working drivers because they can affect dispatch and freight lanes, company policies, equipment decisions, and how freight is routed across a network. They can also lead to changes in customer accounts and freight volume in certain regions, depending on how the companies are integrated.
Estes Logistics has not released further information in the provided material about how Key Trucking will be folded into the company, whether the Key Trucking name will remain in use, or what the transition will look like for current drivers and staff.