Omni Holdings acquires flatbed operations of Tennant Truck Lines

July 29, 2016
Omni Holdings, parent company of Omni Specialized, has acquired the flatbed assets of Tennant Truck Lines.

Omni Holdings, parent company of Omni Specialized, has acquired the flatbed assets of Tennant Truck Lines. The newly formed company is now providing general commodity flatbed and over-dimensional, open deck specialized service to customers nationwide.

The former Tennant Truck Lines based in Colona, IL, was in business for over 70 years. The Tennant Truck Lines name and authority will continue to operate, as a van carrier, under the ownership of Josh Kaburick the principal of E. L. Henderson.

“Omni Specialized is backed by a solid reputation for safe, reliable, service,” said Thomas Witt, president of Omni Specialized. “Our highly experienced drivers have many years of hauling open deck freight, including meeting TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) requirements for access to secure areas of the nation’s maritime facilities. By acquiring the flatbed assets of Tennant Truck Lines and hiring many of its office employees and drivers we are able to immediately meet the shipping needs of customers that rely on us for quality, on time and damage-free service.”

Thomas Witt, an industry executive with over 35 years’ experience, will serve as Omni’s president. Earl Coleman, who also possesses over 35 year’s industry experience, will oversee financial management of the company.

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