Radiant Logistics Acquired Dallas Brokerage Firm
The deal expands Radiant's intermodal and over-the-road freight footprint for Dallas-area industrial operators.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Transportation
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Radiant Logistics finalized the acquisition of Whitacre Logistics Services' Dallas operations on October 1, 2026. The deal, executed via the subsidiary Radiant Road & Rail, Inc., bolsters the buyer's intermodal and brokerage platform serving local industrial sectors.
Why it matters
The acquisition expands Radiant's reach within regional industrial manufacturing, packaging, and building materials logistics. By adding these specialized brokerage capabilities, the firm deepens its service platform in the Dallas market.
The transaction includes a performance-based earn-out structure where a portion of the purchase price is payable in subsequent periods. This deal integrates Whitacre's regional intermodal brokerage assets into the wider Radiant Road & Rail platform.
The players
Radiant Logistics
A public, third-party logistics company based in Renton, Wash., that manages a network of North American transportation and supply chain services.
Whitacre Logistics Services
A logistics provider specializing in intermodal and over-the-road freight brokerage for industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Jeff Vielhaber
The newly appointed lead for network development efforts at Radiant Road & Rail.
The details
Radiant Logistics absorbed the Dallas operations of Whitacre Logistics Services through its subsidiary, Radiant Road & Rail, Inc. The acquisition targets established brokerage services for industrial, packaging, and building materials clients in North Texas. A performance-based earn-out component ties part of the total deal value to the future operational output of these acquired assets.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: The acquisition became effective.
October 6, 2026: The acquisition was formally announced.
Market Landscape
This transaction follows the pattern set by the industry-wide consolidation trend where national logistics platforms absorb regional brokerages to scale. It marks a push by Radiant to densify its presence in major industrial hubs like Dallas.
Dallas-based manufacturers should monitor whether the acquisition leads to service changes or new capacity options within the Radiant network. Operators should review their existing brokerage contracts to assess if this integration affects current freight rates or provider responsiveness.
The takeaway
The move signals a trend of national players securing regional logistics assets through performance-contingent deal structures. Operators should evaluate their current carrier partnerships to see if newly integrated logistics firms offer expanded intermodal capacity for their supply chains.
Further reading
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