BOSTON, April 15, 2019 — In a move designed to pave the way for continued growth, 28Freight announces the acquisition of TruckCourier, the leading provider of expedited trucking and courier services in the Northeast.
“This is an exciting time for all of us as TruckCourier becomes part of the 28Freight family. We acquired the business from its founder and long-time industry pioneer, Arthur Brussard, who along with his daughter, Vicki, and a talented team, have built what is widely regarded as one of the best specialized trucking companies in the business. We are investing for the future and will continue to deliver the highest levels of service and value to a fast growing marketplace for on-demand, expedited and dedicated freight transportation and logistics solutions” said Richard Marks, President, 28Freight/TruckCourier. “We are very pleased to be able to combine our experienced teams, with significant industry knowledge, under one roof at our Wilmington, MA operations facility. I am confident customers will benefit as we are now able to offer increased truck capacity and expanded logistics options that span North America.”
For more than thirty years, logistics professionals have been relying on TruckCourier’s commitment to service, for their most time sensitive and mission critical shipments, 24/7/365. Straight trucks and cargo vans pick up and deliver point-to-point, on the same day, for rush expedited shipments within a 500 mile radius of Boston. TruckCourier is TSA compliant and is expert at first and final mile ground transportation services for air freight shipments. Industries served include Freight Forwarders, Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing, Government, Defense, Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Trade Show, Entertainment, Medical Device & Supply Manufacturers and Distributors, Life Sciences, Bio Pharma, and Printing. TruckCourier also offers dedicated equipment for exclusive use and committed capacity programs across multiple industries within its service area. Please contact us at 800.322.0000, ops@truckcourier.com or visit us at truckcourier.com for additional information.
28Freight delivers supply chain solutions to leading manufacturers, importers, retailers and distributors throughout North America with cost effective, service sensitive truckload, less than truckload, intermodal, railcar, expedited rush-trucking and comprehensive freight management services. Since 1928, three generations of the Boston-based Marks family have been in the trucking and logistics business.
For more information, please contact us at 800.322.0000 or richard.marks@truckcourier.com
Q: Will the team at TruckCourier continue to manage our service sensitive, expedited shipments, just like they have done prior to this transaction?
A: Yes, the TruckCourier team is and will remain in place.
Q: Will TruckCourier be relocating?
A: No, TruckCourier’s operations facilities will remain at 226 Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
Q: Will anything change in the way I contact TruckCourier? Will phone numbers or email addresses change?
A: No, there are no changes in the way you can contact TruckCouirer. Please continue to call 800.322.0000 or email ops@truckcourier.com
Q: Are there any changes to the operating authority or the United States Department of Transportation numbers for TruckCourier?
A: No, there are no changes to the United States Department of Transportation operating authority or the associated DOT numbers for TruckCourier. The USDOT number 542502 and MC number 221651 remain in place, unchanged.
Q: Has the legal name for TruckCourier, Inc. changed?
A: Going forward, we will continue to do business as TruckCourier, but the legal name of the new corporate entity is 28Freight, LLC, a Massachusetts Limited Liability Corporation.
Q: What is your new taxpayer identification number (EIN)
A. The new EIN for 28Freight LLC dba TruckCourier is 83-3146423
Q: Are there any changes in TruckCourier’s insurance coverages?
A: No, there are no changes in our insurance coverages. We are pleased to provide you with updated Certificates of Insurance upon request.
Q: Does the combination of 28Freight and TruckCourier mean you will be able to offer additional transportation services?
A: Yes, we now have the ability to offer an expanded range of expedited freight transportation and logistics options, including truckload, less than truckload, intermodal, expedited rush trucking and freight management services across the North American marketplace.