Insights From the 2025 Harris Williams 3PL Conference

Transportation & Logistics

3PL Post-Event Article Web Media

Transportation Infrastructure Services Q4 2025

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Third-Party Logistics Q3 2025

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Automotive & Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Q3 2025

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Going Direct: Three E-Commerce Tactics Driving D2C Growth 

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Third-Party Logistics: Specialization in Demand

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Transportation Infrastructure Services Q3 2025

Third-Party Logistics Q2 2025

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Automotive & Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Q2 2025

3PL CEO Roundtable: An Increasingly Critical Role in Global Trade

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Joe Hudson’s Collision Center to be Acquired by Boyd Group Services Inc.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Automotive & Heavy-Duty Aftermarket

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ONCAP Partners With CSN Collision

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North American Rail Solutions Combines With ZA Construction

Rail & Intermodal

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Providence Equity Partners Acquires Global Critical Logistics

Third-Party Logistics

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RJW Logistics Group Receives Strategic Investment From Berkshire Partners

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ConData Global Acquired by Astira Capital Partners 

Technology

Vertical Software

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Recochem Acquires KIK Consumer Product's Auto Care Business

6403 Recochem - KIK’s Auto Care Business NT

Mevotech Acquired by TorQuest Partners

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PSC Group Recapitalized With TJC

Energy, Power & Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure

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Safe Fleet Acquired by Clarience Technologies

Industrials

Transportation Equipment

Industrial Technology

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EverDriven Acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners

6043 EverDriven Technologies NT

OTR Solutions Acquires Epay Manager

6464 OTR Solutions - Epay Manager NT SP

Cascade Collision Repair Acquired by Quality Collision Group

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VIVE Collision Acquired by Greenbriar Equity Group 

Automotive Services

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Recochem Acquired by CapVest Partners

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Oaktree Capital Management Has Made a Growth Investment in Magnolia Wash Holdings

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Trax Technologies Receives Strategic Investment From TriumphPay

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Lazer Logistics, LLC

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Flagstop Car Wash

United States

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RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

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Harris Williams advised Crash Champions, a portfolio company of A&M Capital Opportunities Fund, on its growth investment from Clearlake Capital and simultaneous merger with Service King Collision. Crash Champions is one of the nation's fastest growing independent collision repair companies.

Crash Champions

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Harris Williams advised Pilot Freight Services, a portfolio of ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, on its sale to Maersk. Pilot is a leading U.S.-based last mile, middle mile, and border crossing solutions provider, specializing in the big and bulky freight segment for B2C and B2B distribution models.

Pilot Freight Services

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Harris Williams advised STG Logistics on its recapitalization by Wind Point Partners and Oaktree Capital Management to affect its acquisition by XPO Logistics&#39; Intermodal Division. STG Logistics is a leading provider of container logistics and warehousing solutions at major ocean and airports throughout the U.S., with a comprehensive supporting network of third party and intermodal services.

STG Logistics

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Harris Williams advised Kane Logistics, a portfolio company of Harkness Capital Partners, on its sale to ID Logistics. Kane Logistics is a value-added warehouse and distribution services provider whose solutions include contract packaging/assembly, fulfillment, and dedicated transportation.

Kane Logistics

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Harris Williams advised Magnate Worldwide, a portfolio company of CIVC Partners, on its sale to Littlejohn & Co. Magnate Worldwide is a diversified supply chain management company offering highly specialized, expedited international and domestic third party logistics (3PL) solutions to shippers around the world.

Magnate Worldwide

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Harris Williams advised Auction Credit Enterprises (ACE) on its sale to XLerate Group, a portfolio company of Brightstar Capital Partners. ACE is a leading vehicle floorplan financing provider.

Auction Credit Enterprises (ACE)

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Harris Williams advised America&rsquo;s Auto Auction (AAA), a portfolio company of Trinity Hunt Partners, on its sale to XLerate Group, a portfolio company of Brightstar Capital Partners. AAA is a leading vehicle auction services provider.

America’s Auto Auction (AAA)

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Harris Williams advised Transflo, a portfolio company of True Wind Capital and Carousel Capital, on its significant investment from Bregal Sagemount. Transflo is a provider of end-to-end transportation software solutions for truck drivers, fleets, brokers, and financing companies.

Transflo

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Harris Williams advised American Track Services (ATS), a portfolio company of Hilltop Private Capital and PNC Mezzanine Capital, on its sale to DFW Capital Partners. ATS is a leading rail infrastructure services company in the United States.

American Track Services (ATS)

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Harris Williams advised WhiteWater Express, a portfolio company of SkyKnight Capital, on its recapitalization, led by Freeman Spogli. WhiteWater Express is a market leading, express car wash platform, with over 60 wash locations across the U.S.

WhiteWater

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Transplace, a portfolio company of TPG Capital, has been acquired by Uber Freight. Harris Williams served as financial advisor to Transplace and TPG Capital. Transplace is a leading provider of advanced logistics technology and managed transportation solutions.

Transplace

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The Evans Network of Companies

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Collision Works

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Harris Williams advised Worldwide Express, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, on its sale to CVC Capital Partners. Worldwide Express is a leading provider of third-party logistics (3PL) services. CVC will merge Worldwide Express with GlobalTranz Enterprises, another leading non-asset based provider of 3PL solutions.

Worldwide Express

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Harris Williams advised Golden Gate Capital on the sale of Mavis Tire Express Services to BayPine Capital. Mavis Tire Express Services is one of the largest automotive service platforms in the U.S.

Mavis Tire Express Services

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Frank Mountcastle is a managing director at Harris Williams and has served in a variety of leadership positions during his tenure with the firm.

As head of M&A, Frank works across our eight Industry Groups to strengthen ongoing engagement and collaboration and help ensure we deliver exceptional outcomes for Harris Williams clients.

Additionally, Frank co-leads our Transportation & Logistics Group where he has extensive expertise working with clients across the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket, third-party logistics, and transportation infrastructure sectors. 

Frank, who joined the firm in 2012, has over 30 years of experience advising clients on a broad range of mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestures, capital raisings, and financings. He is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. from The Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia and B.A. in History from the University of Virginia

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Head of M&A, Group Head, Managing Director

Michael is a director at Harris Williams Primary Fund Placement, where he works across the firm to deepen our relationship with the investor community. He brings over 15 years of experience in investor relations and fund manager selection across alternative investments.

Before joining the firm, Michael held investor relations roles at several investment management firms, where he supported fundraising efforts and manager engagement. He began his career in private banking, building a strong foundation in client service and financial analysis.

__Education__: B.A. in Economics, Skidmore College

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Rob Devlin is a director at Harris Williams in the firm's Business Services Group. He has experience advising clients in the specialty distribution, commercial and industrial services, professional services sectors.

Rob has nearly 10 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raising. He is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ B.S.B.A in Finance from the University of Richmond

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Stephen Crawford is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Healthcare & Life Sciences Group. He has experience advising clients in the consumer healthcare and provider services sectors. 

Stephen has over six years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments. He is based in our San Francisco office. 

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and B.A. in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

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Vice President

Kevin Harper is a managing director at Harris Williams. He has over 10 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital advisory, and strategic advisory assignments. Kevin is based in our Cleveland office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. and B.S.B.A. with concentrations in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh; also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst Designation

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Managing Director

Nick Petrick is a director at Harris Williams in the firm's Transportation & Logistics Group. He has experience across several sectors, including third-party logistics, automotive and heavy duty aftermarket, and transportation infrastructure.

Nick has nearly 10 years of experience advising clients on a broad range of mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, capital raisings, and financings. He is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ B.S. in both Finance and Economics from Pennsylvania State University

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Mike Hogan is a senior advisor at Harris Williams in the firm's Industrials Group. In his role, Mike serves as a thought partner for deal generation and execution; focuses on internal team development and mentorship; and guides strategy around the firm's subsector development. 

Mike joined the firm in 1999 and has deep experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raising. He is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia; B.S. in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy

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Senior Advisor

Jen is a managing director in the Harris Williams Talent team. She is focused on talent management, executive coaching, ongoing education, and change management in order to drive Harris Williams forward as a world-class M&A and Private Capital Advisory firm. 

Before joining Harris Williams in 2017, Jen spent over 20 years serving in multiple senior HR/Talent leadership roles in the finance and tech industries. She is based in our Richmond office. 

__Education:__ M.A. in Interpersonal and Public Communication from Central Michigan University; BSc in Organizational Communication from Ohio University

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Michael Kim is a managing director at Harris Williams, serving as co-head of the Technology Group. Throughout his career, Michael has advised middle market and Fortune 500 companies, private equity groups, and venture capital firms, with a focus on enterprise software and other technology subsectors.

Michael has over 25 years of experience advising technology companies on mergers and acquisitions, merchant banking, and investment banking advisory. He is based in our San Francisco office.

__Education:__ B.A. in Economics from Williams College

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Group Head, Managing Director

Jeremy Zucker is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Consumer Group. He has experience advising clients in multiple sectors across the consumer landscape, including health and beauty, apparel, footwear and accessories, home furnishings, pet food, and multi-site leisure.

Jeremy has nearly 10 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory assignments, and capital raises. He is based in our London office. 

__Education:__ Masters in Management from ESCP Business School and B.A. in Economics from the University of Manchester

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Bryce Walker is a managing director at Harris Williams in the firm's Business Services Group with experience advising clients in the tech-enabled services, professional services, and commercial and industrial services sectors.

Bryce has over eight years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raising. He is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and A.B. in Public Policy from Duke University

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Tyler Bradshaw is a managing director at Harris Williams in the firm's Healthcare & Life Sciences Group. He has worked with companies across the healthcare and life sciences landscape, with a focus on the medical products and devices sector. 

Tyler has more than 12 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raising. He is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ B.A. in Economics and B.A. in Philosophy from Swarthmore College

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Gunnar Shaw is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Technology Group. He has experience across the compliance solutions and supply chain, transportation, and logistics sectors.

Gunnar has nearly ten years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raising. He is based in our San Francisco office.

__Education:__ B.A. in Engineering from Dartmouth College

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Henry Frost is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Energy, Power & Infrastructure Group. He has experience advising clients across sectors, including energy management, renewable energy, utility services, infrastructure services, and the broader energy transition. 

Henry has advised clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raises. Prior to joining Harris Williams, Henry provided strategy, management, and investment consulting services for clients across a broad range of engagements focused on energy, infrastructure, and commercial end markets. He is based in our Richmond office. 

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia; M.P.P. from the Frank Batten School for Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia; and a B.A. in Government and Philosophy from Dartmouth College

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Ted Casey is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Consumer Group. He has experience advising clients across consumer product and service sectors, including consumer healthcare, residential services, and franchising.

Ted has nearly five years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory assignments, and capital raises. He is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia

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Colin Chapin is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Technology Group. He has experience advising premier technology companies across sectors, including government, education, supply chain, and healthcare IT.

Colin has advised clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raises. Prior to joining Harris Williams, he advised institutional investment portfolios on asset allocation and manager selection with a focus on alternative and private investments. Colin is based in our Boston office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a B.A. in Government from Hamilton College

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Nick Crystal is a vice president within the Harris Williams Private Capital Advisory Group, focused on providing a full range of primary fund solutions.

Nick has more than six years of experience in private capital advisory. Prior to Harris Williams, he worked in investor relations and fundraising at a healthcare focused private investment firm. Nick is based in New York.

__Education:__ B.A. in Political Science and Government from the University of Southern California, where he was the captain of the men’s tennis team.

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Kel Wilburn is a vice president at Harris Williams who works across all of the firm’s Industry Groups to deepen our relationships within the private equity community. 

Kel has more than five years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments. He is based in our Richmond office. 

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina; B.A. in Economics and Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia 

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Dainora Miliauskaite is a director in the Harris Williams Private Capital Advisory Group, focused on providing a full range of secondary liquidity and private capital solutions.

Dainora has experience executing a broad range of secondary transactions on behalf of institutional investors and private investment firms in EMEA such as continuation funds, tender offers, portfolio strip sales, direct co-investment placements and other GP-initiated transaction structures. She is based in London.

__Education:__ B.S.c. in International Business and Finance from Northeastern University; B.A. in Global Business with Transatlantic Studies from Dublin City University

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Sebastian Poulsen is a director in the Harris Williams Private Capital Advisory Group, focused on leading a full range of primary fund solutions.

Sebastian has over seven years of experience in private equity, with prior experience including middle market primary commitments and co-investments across buyout, infrastructure, and venture capital funds, as well as management consulting. Sebastian is based in our London office.

__Education:__ MSc in Finance and Accounting and BSc in International Business from the Copenhagen Business School

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Matt Crisafi is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Industrials Group. He has worked with clients across several sectors, including building products and materials, specialty chemicals, industrial technology, and engineered equipment, products, and components. 

Matt has over ten years of experience advising clients on a range of mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, capital raisings, and financings. He is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ B.B.A. and MAcc degrees in finance and accounting, respectively, from the College of William & Mary

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Rebecca Herter is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Technology Group with experience advising clients in the healthcare IT, infrastructure software, legal technology, and pharma IT sectors.

Rebecca has over five years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raising. She is based in our Boston office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business and B.S. in International Economics from Georgetown University

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Patrick McNulty is a managing director at Harris Williams who works across all of the firm’s Industry Groups to deepen our relationships within the private equity community. 

Patrick, who joined the firm in 2010, has nearly 25 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments, including divestitures, financings, and capital raising. Patrick is based in our Richmond office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia

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Tim Alexander is a managing director at Harris Williams in the firm's Consumer Group, where he advises clients in the food, beverage, and agribusiness sectors.

He has been with Harris Williams for more than 15 years and has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Tim is based in our Minneapolis office.

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Yale School of Management and B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Wisconsin

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John Chase is a vice president at Harris Williams in the firm's Business Services Group. He has experience advising clients in the IT services, commercial and industrial services, and specialty distribution sectors.  

John has over four years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments. He is based in our Richmond office. 

__Education:__ M.B.A. from the Darden School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia and B.A. in History and Spanish from the University of Richmond 

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