PS Logistics Expands Flatbed Capacity with Roane Transportation Acquisition

PS Logistics has acquired Roane Transportation Services and its affiliates through its Loudon County Trucking subsidiary, adding 189 power units to its flatbed network and consolidating logistics and leasing operations. This transaction marks the latest in PS Logistics' aggressive rollup strategy since 2016, which has absorbed 32 trucking companies and five non-asset logistics businesses. The Rockwood, Tennessee-based Roane brings operational footprint in Memphis and El Paso, positioning PS Logistics to serve high-demand sectors like aluminum manufacturing and data center construction across the Southeast and Midwest. The timing of this acquisition reflects structural strength in specialized flatbed subsectors.

Landstar System reported 34 percent year-over-year growth in its flatbed business during Q3, driven by a 4 percent load increase and 29 percent revenue-per-load gains. Flatbed tender rejection data indicates tight market capacity, suggesting consolidators like PS Logistics are moving to capture market share and operational efficiency gains. For supply chain professionals, this signals ongoing industry consolidation reshaping regional carrier landscapes and amplifying pressure on smaller independent operators. The deal preserves operational continuity by allowing Roane to operate under its existing brand while leveraging PS Logistics' scale for infrastructure investment and technology enablement.

This hybrid structure addresses a key friction point in carrier consolidations: customer retention and localized service expectations. The result is expanded capacity in a strategically important region during a period of elevated demand for specialized transportation services.