Canadian bulk hauling company Trimac Transportation announced Tuesday that it has acquired California Freight, a bulk food-grade logistics provider serving California's Central Valley.

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

California Freight operates eight terminals, a warehouse, and a brokerage office across California and Nevada. The company provides transportation, storage, and logistics services to food and agricultural companies, primarily throughout California's Central Valley. Its fleet includes approximately 500 tractors along with tank trailers used to ship raw milk to processing facilities, and it maintains over 400,000 square feet of food-grade storage space.

The acquisition marks Trimac's entry into liquid food-grade logistics, a niche that requires dedicated stainless-steel tank equipment, food-grade certifications, and stringent sanitation protocols governed by FDA and food safety regulations. The move broadens Trimac's historical focus on industrial chemicals, petroleum, and dry bulk into a sector where specialized handling and compliance standards create meaningful barriers to entry.

California's Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the United States, and dairy ranks among the state's top agricultural commodities by value. Raw milk transportation is a time-critical operation requiring temperature control and rapid movement from dairy farms to processing plants, creating demand for carriers with established infrastructure and local expertise.

"With three decades of specialized expertise, their capabilities in food-grade transportation, warehousing and brokerage align directly with Trimac's long-term growth strategy," said Trimac President and CEO Matt Faure.

California Freight will continue operating under its current banner following the acquisition. Jesse Hanson, a sales and operations executive with Trimac, will assume the role of president at California Freight.

"California Freight has been dedicated to reliable service in the food and beverage and dairy sectors for a long time," said Dave Sanders, California Freight vice president and founder. "Joining Trimac means our team and customers will be provided with even greater resources to serve those who have trusted us for decades."

Tenney Group served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to California Freight throughout the transaction.

"Jim Aartman and Dave Sanders grew California Freight from just ten tanker trailers into one of the Central Valley's leading raw milk and food-grade carriers," said Ashesh Pansuria, director of M&A at Tenney Group. "For Trimac, this acquisition represents a strategic entry into the liquid food-grade transportation market, and they were committed to finding a best-in-class operator to establish that platform. They recognized the exceptional business Jim and Dave built over the years, and it was a privilege to represent them throughout this transaction."

The acquisition allows Trimac to expand its specialized capabilities into the food-grade and dairy sectors, leveraging California Freight's 37 years of industry experience. The move also diversifies Trimac's portfolio beyond industrial commodities into agricultural logistics.