EVO Transportation & Energy Services Acquires West Side Transport

EVO Transportation & Energy Services, a dedicated truckload carrier and ground transportation supplier to the United States Postal Service announced the acquisition of Cedar Rapids based, West Side Transport. 

Operating through its two separate brands - EVO and West Side Transport - the combined company will continue to deliver high quality service to all its customers while also capitalizing on opportunities to accelerate growth. West Side Transport will continue to operate as its own fully autonomous division, led by newly promoted president, Ron Joseph. Former president, Don Vogt will serve as a Board observer, providing strategic advice and services to the new, combined company.

Don Vogt stated, “In EVO Transportation, West Side Transport has found a partner that helps expand its geographic footprint, as well as bringing efficiencies of scale helpful in a very competitive industry.” Ron Joseph expressed, “We are excited about partnering with EVO and believe that our complementary strengths will help both companies grow and prosper.”

The team of Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC attorneys assisting Mr. Vogt and West Side Transport with this transaction were: Randy Scholer, Tom DeBoom, Matt Hektoen, Amanda D'Amico and Stephen Larson.

Read more about the transaction:  FreightWaves | Trucker News | CBJ
 
About West Side Transport and EVO Transportation & Energy Services.

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