Three Logistics Firms Buy Trucking Capacity and Cross-Border Services

What did AmeriLux, ANDY, and Imperative buy this week?

Three logistics companies closed acquisitions this week to add trucking capacity, cross-border services, and customs expertise. Wisconsin-based AmeriLux Transportation & Logistics bought Green Bay carrier Dedicated Systems Inc., adding 68 power units and flatbed capacity. Montreal-based ANDY Corp. and Portland-based Imperative Logistics Group each acquired cross-border and trade compliance operations, though the source material does not detail those transactions.

The deals show logistics companies using acquisitions to add specialized capabilities rather than growing organically. For small fleets, the moves signal where larger players see value: flatbed and over-dimensional freight, cross-border lanes, and customs brokerage.

AmeriLux adds 68 trucks and flatbed capacity in Green Bay

AmeriLux announced it acquired Dedicated Systems Inc., a family-owned carrier founded in 1991 that specializes in nationwide flatbed transportation and oversized freight movements. According to FMCSA records, Dedicated Systems operates 68 power units, employs 70 drivers, and reported more than 6 million miles traveled in 2025.

AmeriLux Vice President Marc Leisgang said the transaction positions the company for its next stage of growth. The company plans to relocate transportation offices to Dedicated Systems' former headquarters in Green Bay.

AmeriLux also announced a strategic partnership with Airoldi Brothers, Wisconsin's largest independent truck leasing company. Under the agreement, Airoldi Brothers will relocate maintenance operations to the former Dedicated Repair facility, creating additional fleet support capabilities.

Why flatbed and over-dimensional freight

Flatbed and over-dimensional freight require specialized equipment and permitting expertise that many general freight carriers do not maintain. The acquisition gives AmeriLux immediate access to a driver base trained in securement and over-dimensional hauling, plus existing customer relationships in those lanes.

For small flatbed fleets, the deal confirms that flatbed capacity remains a target for consolidation. Carriers with clean safety records, specialized equipment, and established shipper relationships in over-dimensional freight are acquisition candidates.

Cross-border and customs deals target trade complexity

The source material confirms that Montreal-based ANDY Corp. and Portland-based Imperative Logistics Group each announced acquisitions this week aimed at expanding cross-border services and customs expertise. The source does not provide transaction details, fleet counts, or named acquisition targets for either deal.

The timing follows a period of heightened trade policy activity. Recent coverage has documented CBP blocking Mexican truckers at the border using DOT cabotage records, 3,200 Mexican drivers losing U.S. visas over cabotage violations, and the U.S. decision to skip USMCA renewal July 1, triggering rolling reviews.

For cross-border carriers, the acquisitions signal that logistics companies see value in customs brokerage and trade compliance capabilities as policy uncertainty continues. Carriers operating cross-border lanes face stricter enforcement of cabotage rules, tariff changes, and potential USMCA renegotiation.

What this means for small fleets

The three acquisitions show where logistics companies are spending: flatbed capacity, cross-border services, and customs expertise. For small fleets, the deals confirm that specialized capabilities (flatbed, over-dimensional, customs brokerage) command acquisition premiums.

Carriers operating in those segments should expect continued consolidation. Fleets with clean safety records, specialized equipment, and established customer relationships in flatbed or cross-border lanes are acquisition targets. Carriers without those capabilities face competition from larger, newly consolidated players with broader service offerings.

The AmeriLux-Dedicated Systems transaction also shows how acquisitions can include maintenance and leasing partnerships. The Airoldi Brothers agreement to relocate maintenance operations to the former Dedicated Repair facility creates additional fleet support infrastructure in Green Bay. For small fleets, the model suggests that acquisition buyers value not just trucks and drivers, but also maintenance facilities and leasing relationships that support fleet expansion.