Radiant Logistics Expands Bi-Modal Broker Platform with Dallas Acquisition

Radiant Logistics, a Renton, Washington-based third-party logistics provider, has acquired the Dallas brokerage operations of Whitacre Logistics Services, reinforcing its bi-modal freight brokerage platform. The transaction, structured with performance-based earnouts, will integrate intermodal and over-the-road transportation services under Radiant Road & Rail while expanding access to domestic and international forwarding, customs brokerage, and value-added logistics services. This acquisition reflects a broader industry trend toward 3PL consolidation and capability bundling.

Radiant has executed multiple acquisitions in recent years, including majority stakes in Mexico City-based Weport and California-based Transcon Shipping, signaling an aggressive expansion strategy across North American logistics services. The Dallas operation, which serves building materials, manufacturing, and packaging sectors, will be led by Jeff Vielhaber and positioned to grow the carrier's independent agent network. For supply chain professionals, this development underscores how mid-market 3PLs are competing by aggregating complementary service offerings rather than specializing in single modes.

The expansion of Radiant's technology platform across acquired operations highlights the increasing importance of unified logistics networks in capturing market share and improving customer retention.