Roadrunner acquires Mass. carrier

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Cudahy-based transportation and logistics company Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has acquired all outstanding capital stock in CTW Transport.

CTW, based in Peabody, Mass., is a truckload carrier that mainly transports refrigerated products. The company projects $15 million in revenue this year, and will likely be accretive to Roadrunnerโ€™s 2012 earnings.
โ€œCTW is complementary to our Truckload & Logistics platform,โ€ said Brian van Helden, President of Roadrunnerโ€™s Truckload & Logistics business segment. โ€œWe are excited about the opportunity to serve CTWโ€™s long-term customer base and to accelerate our growth and geographic expansion.โ€
The acquisition was about $7.5 million, with an earnout. Roadrunner used borrowings from its credit facility to finance the transaction.
โ€œThe acquisition of CTW broadens the service offerings within our Truckload & Logistics business segment and expands our refrigerated capacity and customer base,โ€ said Mark DiBlasi, CEO of Roadrunner. โ€œCTWโ€™s former owner will remain in place and is excited about the growth opportunities we collectively envision.โ€
Roadrunner reported total revenue of $171 million in 2011. This is the companyโ€™s third acquisition of 2012.

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