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Echo Global Logistics Purchases Comcar Logistics

Echo Global Logistics has announced its acquisition of Comcar Logistics, a non-asset-based truckload brokerage based in Jacksonville, Florida.

by Staff
February 26, 2014
Echo Global Logistics Purchases Comcar Logistics

 

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Echo Global Logistics has announced its acquisition of Comcar Logistics, a non-asset-based truckload brokerage based in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Chicago-based Echo, which provides technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, says the deal will strengthen its presence in the Southeast and Colorado.

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Founded in 2011, Comcar is led by Lane Turner, who will serve as a regional vice president, working with the Echo management team.

During the prior 12 months, Comcar Logistics had approximately $15 million in gross revenue.

Earlier this month Echo reported 2013 net income of $14.2 million, up 15.3% from the year before, while revenue was $884.2 million, an increase of 16.7% during the same time.

This year the company is projecting total revenue of between $1.02 billion and $1.08 billion.

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