Lazer Logistics expands with Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth acquisitions

Yard spotting company’s 13th acquisition pushes fleet count over 11,000

A row of 53-foot dry van trailers staged in a yard, representing the capital-efficient growth move that most single-truck operators overlook entirely while they plan for a second truck they may not yet need.(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Third-party yard management provider Lazer Logistics announced the acquisition of three companies – NetCorp Trailers, EJR Logistics and Stein & Sons Cartage Contractors – that provide trailer leasing and yard spotting services in the Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth markets.

The three brands collectively serve over 20 customers.

Financial terms of Lazer Logistics’ acquisition were not provided.

“Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth are two of the most dynamic logistics markets in the country,” said Lazer CEO Adam Newsome in a news release. “This acquisition increases our density and expands our service capabilities in both regions.”

This was Atlanta-based Lazer’s 13th acquisition.

The Lazer Logistics fleet of yard spotting and shuttling equipment now includes more than 11,000 units. Lazer has nearly 6,000 employees managing yard operations at over 700 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

“Joining Lazer allows us to grow that legacy with expanded resources, technology, and opportunities for both our customers and our employees,” said Peter Stein, co-founder and CEO of the three companies. “The transition will be seamless and non-disruptive for existing customers, as Lazer has a proven process for integrating local expertise into its national platform.”

Stein will join Lazer as a vice president.

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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.