Gordon Trucking acquires Buske Lines Inc.

Aug. 23, 2011
Gordon Trucking, based in Pacific, WA, has acquired Buske Truck Lines, Inc

Gordon Trucking, based in Pacific, WA, has acquired Buske Truck Lines, Inc.

The acquisition will add 150 tractors and 375 trailers to Gordon’s fleet. Gordon employs 2,500 people nationwide.

Along with the equipment, Gordon also acquired a 35,000-sq.-ft. shop and operating center in Pontoon Beach, IL. The purchase was announced on Aug. 17. Sale price was not disclosed, according to a report in the Tacoma News Tribune.

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