Ruan buys Arbor Freight Service

Dec. 27, 2004
RUAN Transportation said it has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of Arbor Freight Service of Eau Claire, WI, a full service transportation company with locations in Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa

Des Moines, IA-based RUAN Transportation said it has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of Arbor Freight Service of Eau Claire, WI, a full service transportation company with locations in Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa.

"Arbor Freight Services is a company that has a strong culture of providing excellent customer service," said Mike Kandris, president of RUAN. "The acquisition will allow us to grow with several strategic customers by capitalizing on both companies' core strengths and expertise."

He added that the Arbor acquisition would allow RUAN the opportunity to expand services to key accounts that were previously served by both companies.

Sponsored Recommendations

Heavy-Duty Maintenance Checklist

A maintenance checklist can help ensure you hit everything necessary during an inspection. Check out our free downloadable checklist to help streamline your repairs.

Five Ways a Little Data Can Save Your Company Millions

While most trucking and logistics companies rely on cellular to keep their work fleet connected, satellite has the ability to connect anywhere and through small data transmission...

Fleet Case Study: 15% YOY Growth for ITDS

Learn how this small trucking company scaled significantly and maintained outstanding customer service without adding additional people. Sylectus TMS can automate operations and...

Unlocking Fleet Safety & Efficiency: The Managed Service Advantage

Want to boost your fleet's safety and efficiency? Tune in now to discover the power of Managed Services in optimizing your safety program, streamlining operations, and making ...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!