Radiant Logistics Acquired Dallas Operations
The company expanded its brokerage presence through the purchase of Whitacre Logistics Services in Dallas.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Transportation
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Radiant Logistics has acquired the Dallas-based operations of Whitacre Logistics Services. The deal was finalized through Radiant Road & Rail, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the firm.
Why it matters
The acquisition strengthens the intermodal and over-the-road brokerage platform of Radiant Logistics. By integrating these operations, the firm broadens its service capabilities for industries such as industrial manufacturing and building materials.
The transaction includes a performance-based earnout structure where a portion of the purchase price is payable in subsequent periods. These acquired Dallas operations specifically serve the building materials, packaging, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
The players
Radiant Logistics
A logistics company headquartered in Renton, Washington, that provides transportation and supply chain management services.
Whitacre Logistics Services
A logistics firm that provides intermodal and over-the-road brokerage services to various industrial clients.
Jeff Vielhaber
An executive appointed to lead network development efforts for the Radiant Road & Rail subsidiary.
The details
Radiant Road & Rail, Inc. executed the acquisition of the local Whitacre Logistics Services business to scale its regional brokerage footprint. Following the transition, the firm also appointed Jeff Vielhaber to oversee network development initiatives.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: The acquisition became effective.
October 6, 2026: The company announced the transaction.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the industry-wide consolidation trend as larger logistics firms continue to absorb regional brokerage operations to expand their service reach. By adding established Dallas-based operations, Radiant Logistics positions itself to compete more aggressively against national competitors.
Customers currently utilizing the acquired brokerage services can expect integration into the broader Radiant Road & Rail network. This transition may eventually offer these clients expanded service options across the firm's national intermodal and over-the-road platforms.
The takeaway
Strategic acquisitions remain a primary tool for logistics companies aiming to scale capacity in competitive regional markets. Firms that successfully integrate new brokerage platforms can often improve service reliability for clients in specialized manufacturing sectors.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts, visit the Dallas Transportation section.
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