Business Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Business Acquisition

Business Acquisitions

On July 1, 2021, we acquired an 80% ownership interest in ECM Associated, LLC ("ECM”) for a final purchase price of $141.3 million after net working capital changes and net of cash acquired. ECM, through its ECM Transport, LLC (“ECM Transport”) and Motor Carrier Service, LLC (“MCS”) subsidiaries, provides regional truckload carrier services in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, and Northeast regions of the United States. The results of operations for ECM are included in our consolidated financial statements beginning July 1, 2021, and the noncontrolling interest is presented as a separate component of the consolidated financial statements.

On November 22, 2021, we acquired 100% of the equity interests in NEHDS Logistics, LLC (“NEHDS”) for a final purchase price of $62.3 million after including the impacts of contingent consideration and net working capital changes. The purchase price allocation for NEHDS is considered final as of March 31, 2022. NEHDS is a final mile residential delivery provider serving customers primarily in the Northeast and Midwest U.S. markets. NEHDS delivers primarily big and bulky products (primarily furniture and appliances) using 2-person delivery teams performing residential and commercial deliveries. The results of operations for NEHDS are included in our consolidated financial statements beginning November 22, 2021.

Amortization expense on intangible assets was $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.