Trimac acquires California Freight

Canada-based Trimac Transportation has expanded its bulk food logistics capabilities through the acquisition of California Freight, a specialized provider serving the U.S. food and agricultural industries. The deal includes eight terminals, a brokerage facility, and a significant warehousing network across California and Nevada. This move strengthens Trimac’s presence in the food-grade transportation sector and aligns with its long-term strategy of growth through specialized asset acquisition.

Trimac Transportation, a Canada-based logistics firm, announced the acquisition of California Freight on August 4 to bolster its food-grade bulk service portfolio. California Freight operates a comprehensive network that includes eight terminals, a warehousing facility, and a brokerage operation spanning California and Nevada. While the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the company will retain its name and operate as a subsidiary of Trimac. Jesse Hanson, previously the senior director for area operations at Trimac, has been appointed as the new president of California Freight to work alongside existing leadership.

Founded in 1989, California Freight evolved from a regional brokerage into a fully integrated logistics company. In 2012, it added a transportation division that currently utilizes a fleet of tractors and tankers to move raw milk, wine, and other agricultural products. According to federal data from March 18, the carrier operates 452 power units and employs 501 drivers. Its infrastructure also includes more than 400,000 square feet of food-grade storage located in California’s San Joaquin Valley and Stanislaus County, which Trimac identified as core to its own service offerings.

This acquisition is part of a broader expansion strategy for Trimac, which has recently acquired other specialized firms including chemical hauler Service Transport Company in October 2025 and flat deck provider Searcy Trucking in July of that same year. Matt Faure, president and CEO of Trimac, noted that California Freight’s three decades of expertise in specialized food-grade transportation and brokerage directly support the company's North American growth goals. Industry analysts from PwC have noted that specialized trucking providers are expected to remain primary targets for consolidation as M&A activity in the transportation sector continues through 2026.