Global transportation and logistics company Radiant Logistics, Inc. said it has acquired Universal Logistics, Inc. to add to its North American footprint.
Universal Logistics, located in Houston, TX, specializes in time-sensitive domestic and international air and ocean freight for the oilfield services and HVAC industries. The company has been operating under the Airgroup brand since 2001. On closing, Universal will continue to operate under the Airgroup brand as it transitions to the Radiant brand. Universal’s Houston’s operations will combine with existing Radiant operations in the area.
“Through years of dedicated service, our entire team has developed some very strong relationships with our customers, vendors and associates around the globe. Our customers have always remained our top priority whether they were here in the United States or abroad and this philosophy has been key to our success,” David Rogers of Universal said. “Since Radiant acquired Airgroup back in 2006 they have proved to be a great partner, and it has been rewarding to be a part of the building momentum of the Radiant network over the years. I am excited to now transition the business in a way that meets my own personal goals while also ensuring the continued success of our customers and employees and we look forward to joining with our fellow teammates to fly the Radiant flag in Houston.”
Radiant is a third-party logistics company and provides technology-enabled transportation and value-added logistics solutions to customers based in the United States and Canada, for the most part. The company said the acquisition would enhance its network of logistics providers.
“The Universal transaction and our long-standing partnership with Dave and his team represents another great example of our work with our strategic operating partners,” remarked Radiant’s Founder and CEO, Bohn Crain. “We launched Radiant in 2006 with the goal of partnering with logistics entrepreneurs who would benefit from our unique value proposition and the built-in exit strategy available to the entrepreneurs participating in our network and we are pleased to be able to support Dave in this transition and bring our teams together. In combination with Radiant’s acquisition of Viking Logistics in April of 2024 and the more recent acquisition of Foundation Logistics and Services in September 2024, we are excited for the opportunity to continue to build on the great momentum we have in Houston.”