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Flatbed carrier PGT expands West through acquisition

Debrick Truck Line deal adds Kansas outpost to 35-terminal network

Todd Maiden
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Debrick will rebrand as PGT Paola. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
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Key Takeaways:

  • PGT Trucking has acquired Debrick Truck Line, a 30-power unit carrier offering flatbed, dry van, and power-only services.
  • Debrick Truck Line will be rebranded as PGT Paola and will serve as one of PGT Trucking's westernmost terminals.
  • This acquisition expands PGT Trucking's operational footprint and service capabilities across North America, particularly in the western U.S.
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Flatbed carrier PGT Trucking announced it has acquired Debrick Truck Line for undisclosed sum.

Paola, Kansas-based Debrick has 30 power units, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data. The carrier provides flatbed, dry van and power-only service nationally.

Debrick will rebrand as PGT Paola, serving as one of PGT’s westernmost terminals.

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania-based PGT operates over 1,000 power units and 1,500 trailers out of 35 locations across the U.S. and Mexico. The carrier focuses on open-deck freight, providing dedicated and specialized service capabilities.

“Through PGT Paola, we are prepared to offer safe and reliable transportation solutions throughout North America, supporting our customers, drivers and local community,” said PGT President Gregg Troian.

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Todd Maiden

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.