Rush Truck Centers adds five Peterbilt dealerships through Louisiana acquisition

Rush Enterprises recently acquired certain assets of Peterbilt of Louisiana, expanding its Rush Truck Centers network into South Louisiana and strengthening its Gulf Coast presence. The acquisition adds five full-service Peterbilt dealership locations, one collision center, one PacLease operation, 46 service bays, more than 23,000 sq. ft. of parts storage, and approximately 107,000 sq. ft. of facility space. 

"Peterbilt of Louisiana has built an outstanding reputation for serving customers throughout the region, and we are excited to welcome its employees to the Rush Enterprises family," said W.M. "Rusty" Rush, chairman, CEO, and president of Rush Enterprises. "This acquisition strengthens our presence along the Gulf Coast, expands our service capabilities, and positions us to better serve customers operating throughout one of the country's most important freight corridors. We look forward to building on the strong customer relationships the Peterbilt of Louisiana team has established over many years."

The acquired locations in Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and New Orleans will operate as Rush Truck Centers and Rush Truck Leasing. The acquisition brings Rush Enterprises to 167 Rush Truck Centers dealership locations and 61 Rush Truck Leasing locations across 24 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. 

DHL Supply Chain and Strauss launch integrated logistics hub in Columbus

Engelbert Strauss and DHL Supply Chain launched an integrated logistics partnership in Columbus, Ohio, to support Strauss’ growing U.S. B2B operations. The partnership combines Strauss’ workwear customization capabilities with DHL Supply Chain’s warehousing, distribution, and personalization services, with the Columbus hub able to process up to 1.3 million units per year.

“As Strauss accelerates its expansion in the U.S., DHL Supply Chain is providing the operational backbone to support that growth,” said Patrick Bennett, CFO of DHL Supply Chain North America. “By integrating fulfillment and customization into a single, scalable operation, we’re enabling Strauss to expand its footprint with greater speed, efficiency, and consistency. This end-to-end supply chain solution ensures they can meet rising demand while delivering the high-quality, personalized workwear their customers expect."

Later this year, Strauss B2B customers in the U.S. will be able to place customized orders through the brand’s updated B2B online store backed by the new logistics setup. Read more…

Mode Global partners with Overhaul to strengthen cargo theft protection

Mode Global recently partnered with Overhaul to add real-time cargo theft detection and recovery across its carrier network. Within the first four months of the partnership, the companies recovered a shipment valued at approximately $500,000, delivering more than a 550% return on Mode’s program investment.

“Our partnership with Overhaul has proven to be an invaluable asset, even within a short timeframe,” said Normand Frigon, COO at Mode Global. “Recovering a shipment of this value, fully intact, speaks volumes about the strength and effectiveness of the processes supporting these shipments. In today’s landscape of increasing fraud and theft, implementing real-time defense mechanisms is an essential component of a comprehensive and reliable logistics strategy.”

Overhaul’s platform integrates with existing carrier tracking devices and provides protection across Mode Global’s network of more than 100,000 carriers. Read more…