Expedited carriers C&M Transport, Barrett Directline to merge

Barrett Directline to operate under C&M Transport banner

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Barrett Directline Delivery Services announced on Wednesday that it will become a wholly owned subsidiary of C&M Transport. The planned deal will combine two transportation providers, specializing in time-sensitive and expedited ground freight.

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Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Barrett Directline will begin operating under the C&M banner on Nov. 1.

“By combining forces, we’re bringing together over 60 years of industry experience with award winning services, all with the goal of expanding our market reach and giving you even more shipping solutions and flexibility,” a statement from Barrett Directline read.

Headquartered near Cleveland, Ohio, C&M Transport has 17 locations across the country. In addition to expedited freight, the company also provides air charter and other 3PL management services. FMCSA data shows C&M has 17 power units.

Rogers, Arkansas-based Barrett Directline provides same- and next-day coverage of the 48 contiguous states as well as service in Canada. Its warehousing services include repackaging, cross-docking and long-term storage. The company has 14 power units, according to FMCSA data.

“Our priority is to make this transition as seamless as possible for our clients, partners, and employees, said Barrett Directline. “Over the next four weeks, we’ll be carefully integrating our operations, with final transition and regulatory approvals expected by November 1, 2025.”

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Based in Richmond, VA, Todd is the finance editor at FreightWaves. Prior to joining FreightWaves, he covered the TLs, LTLs, railroads and brokers for RBC Capital Markets and BB&T Capital Markets. Todd began his career in banking and finance before moving over to transportation equity research where he provided stock recommendations for publicly traded transportation companies.