LRT Group, headquartered in Fort Payne, Ala., has acquired Chattanooga-based F2F Transport, integrating it into its transportation holding company portfolio. The deal preserves uninterrupted operations and expands access to dedicated freight opportunities for F2F’s owner-operator network. Devin Dean, owner of LRT Group, and Brian Starnes, president of F2F Transport, both affirmed strategic alignment and long-term growth objectives. The combined entity targets North American expansion and fleet growth. Upcoming FreightWaves events include the Supply Chain AI Symposium on July 15, 2026, in Chicago, and the F3: Future of Freight Festival on October 27–28, 2026, in Chattanooga.
Chattanooga-based F2F Transport announced Monday that it has been acquired by LRT Group.
Fort Payne, Ala.-based LRT Group is a transportation holding company focused on building transportation-based businesses as part of its strategic growth.
Integration and operational continuity
As part of the acquisition, F2F Transport will join a growing portfolio of transportation companies under the LRT Group umbrella. The move is expected to create new opportunities for growth, expanded service offerings. This includes increased access to dedicated freight opportunities for F2F’s network of owner-operators.
Operations at F2F Transport are expected to continue without interruption. Customers, owner-operators and business partners can expect the same service and support. The combined organization will expand its transportation platform and North American growth opportunities.
Leadership statements
“We are excited about the future of F2F Transport as part of LRT Group,” said Devin Dean, owner of LRT Group. “F2F has built an exceptional team, strong customer relationships and a respected brand within the transportation industry. We look forward to building on that foundation and investing in continued growth.”
“We are proud of what has been built at F2F Transport and excited about the opportunities this partnership creates for our employees, owner-operators, customers and business partners,” said Brian Starnes, president of F2F Transport. “Joining LRT Group positions the company for continued success and long-term growth.”
Growth roadmap and upcoming events
Looking ahead, LRT Group’s long-term vision is to continue its growth and expand the F2F Transport fleet. This aligns with broader industry momentum toward consolidation and capacity expansion across North America.
The acquisition occurs against the backdrop of active event programming by FreightWavesSupply Chain AI Symposium scheduled for July 15, 2026 at The Old Post • Chicago, IL.
Additionally, the F3: Future of Freight Festival will take place on October 27, 2026 – October 28, 2026 at The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN.
Source: FreightWaves
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