Trucking news and briefs for Monday, July 18, 2022:
KLLM Transport Services (CCJ Top 250, No. 45) has acquired refrigerated, 200-truck carrier Quest Global Inc., located in Cartersville, Georgia. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
“The acquisition of Quest Global Inc. will enhance KLLM’s premium service offerings now with expedited, temperature-controlled shipping nationwide,” KLLM CEO Jim Richards said. “Quest Global Inc. has been a well-run, safety-driven company for years. Their culture and values are a great fit with our family of companies, and we’re thrilled to have them as part of the KLLM family.”
The expedited, team-driven temperature-controlled operation will continue to run out of the Cartersville location and be branded as KLLM Expedited Services. It adds to KLLM’s currently offered core services of Over-the-Road, Regional, Dedicated, Intermodal and Logistics.
“Building Quest Global has been my life’s work, and I could not have found a better home than KLLM for the Quest family,” said Jason Dickerson, CEO of Quest Global. “Within five minutes of meeting Jim Richards, I knew KLLM was a perfect fit because of their family values, respect for their employees, and dedication to providing the best customer service possible. As a family-oriented company, my goal was to find the best home for our people for years to come, and I look forward to being part of the team to ensure a smooth transition.”
As the July 31 nomination deadline rapidly approaches, Kenworth, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes Program and Fastport continue the search for America’s top rookie military veteran driving for a commercial fleet after retirement from the U.S. Armed Forces.
Under the “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” recognition program, Kenworth will provide the top award for the seventh consecutive year.
