FYI

March 1, 2006
Ruan Transportation Management Systems has acquired Kings County Truck Lines, which primarily hauls milk products in bulk tanks to processing plants, as well as processed milk products to distribution centers and stores. The Tulare, CA-based carrier will retain its name and operate as part of the Ruan network. www.ruan.com Schneider Logistics has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire American

Ruan Transportation Management Systems has acquired Kings County Truck Lines, which primarily hauls milk products in bulk tanks to processing plants, as well as processed milk products to distribution centers and stores. The Tulare, CA-based carrier will retain its name and operate as part of the Ruan network. www.ruan.com

Schneider Logistics has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire American Overseas Air Freight, an international freight forwarder and a licensed U.S. Customs Broker. Ron Barker, president of American Overseas will continue to lead the El Segundo, CA-based organization, which will retain its name. It will conduct business as a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Logistics.

Not long after surrendering the reins at Swift Transportation, Jerry Moyes is now in the process of buying regional LTL carrier Central Freight Lines, based in Waco, TX.

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