Private equity firms have acquired third-party logistics provider Navajo Expedited and plan to pursue additional acquisitions in the logistics sector.
Navajo Expedited operates as a U.S.-based transportation and logistics services company. The acquisition marks a strategic move by private equity investors to consolidate and scale regional 3PL capabilities.
The deal closed in 2024, with no financial terms disclosed publicly. report, the acquiring PE firms intend to use Navajo Expedited as a platform for further buy-and-build activity across North America.
Acquisition Strategy and Expansion Plans
The PE investors aim to expand Navajo Expedited’s service footprint through both organic growth and targeted M&A. Their stated objective includes adding new freight brokerage capabilities and expanding into dedicated contract carriage in Q3 2025.
Navajo Expedited currently serves shippers across 12 states in the U.S., with primary operations concentrated in the Southwest and Midwest. The firm maintains partnerships with over 350 carriers and manages more than 2,800 active loads .
“We see strong demand for scalable, tech-enabled regional 3PLs that can deliver consistent capacity and visibility,” said a spokesperson for the acquiring consortium. “Navajo is the ideal foundation for building a next-generation logistics platform.”
Market Context and Competitive Positioning
The acquisition occurs amid tightening capacity in the U.S. truckload market and growing shipfor integrated, asset-light logistics solutions. Navajo Expedited reported 17% year-over-year revenue growth in 2023, outpacing the industry average of 9.4% for midsize 3PLs.
The firm’s proprietary TMS has been upgraded twice since 2022, incorporating real-time load tracking and automated rate confirmation features. Its customer retention rate stands at 92% over the past three years.
Industry analysts note that consolidation among specialized 3PLs is accelerating, with over 42 deals involving U.S.-based logistics providers announced in 2024 alone — a 23% increase from 2023.
Source: FreightWaves
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