TFI subsidiary TA Dedicated acquires Triangle Warehouse
TA Dedicated acquired Minneapolis-based Triangle Warehouse, adding 900,000 square feet of warehousing and distribution space plus 1,000+ pieces of equipment including temperature-controlled storage. The acquisition expands TFI International's logistics network in the Midwest market.
This consolidation creates a larger 3PL option for sellers needing Midwest fulfillment, potentially offering better rates through scale but fewer independent alternatives. Monitor your current 3PL contracts for rate changes as smaller players get absorbed.
Part of broader supply chain consolidation trend where larger players acquire regional warehouses, potentially reducing competition and increasing costs for ecommerce fulfillment.
Review your 3PL contracts in the Midwest -- if using smaller providers, negotiate longer terms before they get acquired or raise rates to compete.
Evaluate backup fulfillment options in Minneapolis/Chicago region as warehouse consolidation reduces provider diversity.
Bottom Line
Logistics consolidation means fewer 3PL choices for Midwest sellers.
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Logistics consolidation means fewer 3PL choices for Midwest sellers.
Key Stat / Trigger
900,000 square feet of warehousing space
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TA Dedicated announced that it has acquired fellow Minneapolis-based company Triangle Warehouse. The deal expands TA Dedicated’s fleet and adds 900,000 square feet of warehousing and distribution space to its network. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. TA Dedicated is owned by TFI International, Inc. (NYSE: TFII).
Triangle Warehouse is located near TA Dedicated’s headquarters. It operates over 100 dock doors, including seven rail doors, providing food-grade temperature-controlled storage and distribution services.
Its fleet includes over 1,000 pieces of equipment, including day cabs, dock trucks and trailers (dry vans, reefers and flatbeds), serving regional manufacturers and food producers.
“For decades, Triangle Warehouse has built a singular reputation in one of the Midwest’s largest metropolitan markets through reliability, service, and long-term customer relationships,” said TA Dedicated President Eric Anson.
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push(function() {googletag. display('div-gpt-ad-1709668545404-0'); }); In 2022, TFI merged Transport America (TA) and UPS Dedicated, which it acquired in 2021 as part of its acquisition of UPS Freight. Triangle Warehouse’s service and support teams will continue providing uninterrupted service to customers.
“Joining TA Dedicated greatly expands our customers’ distribution opportunities nationally without giving up the local touch they’re used to,” said Scott Carlson, vice president at Triangle Warehouse. TA Dedicated has 70 fleets totaling more than 1,025 tractors and 1,900 trailers. It specializes in dedicated, flatbed and heavy haul transportation.
It also offers other supply chain and logistics services.
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