Regional expedited delivery companies Flanagan-White and Zipp Express have merged, combining platforms and resources to provide an expanded Midwest footprint.
Financial terms of the transaction were not provided.
Flanagan-White has specialized in expedited delivery across the Midwest for nearly 50 years. It also focuses on hazmat and specialized transportation. The transaction is in conjunction with the retirement of Flanagan-White President Matt Carswell.
“Flanagan-White has a storied history in St. Louis transportation, built on nearly five decades of unwavering reliability, driver dedication, and exceptional customer service,” said Beth Sprenger, President of Zipp Express. “We are deeply honored that Matt chose Zipp Express to carry on that legacy.”
The deal gives Flanagan-White customers access to Zipp Express’ fleet of cargo vans, box trucks and heavy-duty tractor-trailers. Zipp Express also operates a 50,000-square-foot warehouse in Earth City, Missouri.
Both companies are headquartered in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Carswell will join Zipp Express on an interim basis to facilitate the transition.
Zipp Express offers traditional trucking, courier and logistics solutions. It focuses on expedited and final-mile delivery with scheduled routes. Its sister-company, Zipp Logistics, provides less-than-truckload transportation and other services through regional carrier partnerships.
“Beth has assembled an outstanding team and implemented forward-looking technology and logistics systems that will ensure high-quality, seamless service for our customers well into the future,” Carswell said. “I could not be more comfortable with this transition.”
Why it matters? This merger highlights regional consolidation and capacity expansion, combining Flanagan-White’s five decades of expedited and hazmat experience with Zipp Express’s diverse fleet and Missouri warehouse. Industry consolidation demonstrates how regional carriers are scaling their operations to enhance service coverage and market competitiveness.
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