BlueGrace Logistics Acquires Tampa Based Freight Broker

3PL Announces the Procurement of Continental Traffic Company


Tampa, FL , Dec. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Riverview, FL, December 19, 2016BlueGrace Logistics has acquired long-time Tampa based logistics, consulting and auditing firm, Continental Traffic Company (CTC). Charlie Boesch, Owner and President of CTC, has been named Vice President of Enterprise Sales.

“I have known Charlie for years and he brings a vast amount of industry career experience in sales and marketing. He will be an excellent addition to our Enterprise Division and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Bobby Harris, President & CEO of BlueGrace Logistics.

Boesch purchased Continental Traffic Company in 1994 after working with Roadway Express for over 17 years. 

“It is very important to me that all who learn of this great news, know my deep appreciation and thanks for each client, carrier, and individual who has helped me along the way. Business success becomes meaningful with personal success and I appreciate your kindness,” said Boesch.

The acquisition of CTC is a part of a long-term plan that stems from the recent $255 million private equity investment from Warburg-Pincus. This year, BlueGrace bought more than two dozen of its franchise locations across the country, and the Company is rapidly expanding in new markets, with employment rapidly rising in the Chicago, Boston, Baltimore, and Los Angeles areas.  

About BlueGrace Logistics:

Founded in 2009, BlueGrace Logistics is one of the fastest growing leaders of transportation management services in North America. As a full service third party logistics provider (3PL), BlueGrace helps businesses manage their less-than-truckload and truckload spend through industry leading technology, high level freight carrier relationships and superior insight of the complex $750 billion U.S. freight industry. BlueGrace is headquartered in Riverview, Florida with over 60 corporate and franchise locations across the U.S. For more information, visit www.mybluegrace.com.

 



            

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