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Baker’s Transport acquired by Ohio company.

BakerÆs Transport acquired by Ohio company.

Baker's Transport Service of Lakeland, a provider of long-distance trucking services and specialized bulk trucking for water treatment and power generating plants, has been acquired by Dedicated Transport, a contract trucking and logistics services company based in Cleveland.

   Dedicated Transport serves the Midwest and eastern United States, and plans to increase its presence in the Southeast by acquiring a number of mid-sized companies over the next few years, a company statement said.

   Frank Wagner, Dedicated's president and chief executive officer, said Baker's Transport is a unique company serving a niche market, and its services could be replicated in other locations.