Merger & Acquisition Insights

Posted on February 21, 2022

Roberts Energy & Brown Bear Transportation Acquire Abenaqui Carriers Creating One of the Largest Fuel Haulers in New England

Springfield, MA — Roberts Energy and Brown Bear Transportation are excited to announce the acquisition of New Hampshire-based transportation company, Abenaqui Carriers. Roberts is one of the largest direct fuel suppliers and petroleum common carriers in the Northeast, with the company’s transport division, Brown Bear, being the fastest-growing petroleum hauler in the area. This acquisition further […]

Tags: acquisition, mergers & acquisitions, Selling a Business

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Posted on January 04, 2022

Wilson Logistics’ Western Operations Acquired by Ashley Furniture, Nation’s Largest Furniture Retailer. Tenney Group Advises.

Ashley Furniture has acquired assets from asset-based logistics provider Wilson Logistics. An affiliate of Ashley Distribution Services (ADS) inked the deal on December 27th. Terms of the financial transaction were not disclosed. Springfield, Missouri-based Wilson Logistics has a truckload fleet of over 1,200 trucks serving the western U.S. The family-owned company began more than 40 years […]

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Posted on January 20, 2021

Q&A with Todd Reiser – Excess Auto Market Discussion

Q: What are the biggest challenges for larger transportation firms in today’s excess insurance environment? A: The pricing and availability of excess insurance coverage has been drastically impacted by the large number of adverse verdicts and settlements that have impacted the transportation industry.   Prior to two or three years ago, the industry had grown accustomed […]

Tags: acquisition, business value, Buyer, commercial auto insurance, exit planning, final mile, insurance, mergers & acquisitions, passenger marketplace insurance

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Posted on January 19, 2021

Election Alert: How the New Administration’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax May Impact Transportation Business Value

Taxes aren’t red. They aren’t blue. They are, however, certain. The Biden Administration’s proposed tax plan presents new realities that all transportation and logistics business owners should thoughtfully consider as they look to 2021 and beyond. The overall plan is complex. If you would like to read the complete Biden plan, visit Biden Tax Plan: […]

Tags: capital gains tax, mergers & acquisitions, sale tax, taxes on sale of business, transportation

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