Trucking company founded in 1958 absorbed by conglomerate

An Alabama trucking company operating under the same family since 1958 has been acquired by a Kentucky conglomerate. 

Haney and White Enterprise out of Shepherdsville, Kentucky finalized the acquisition of BR Williams Trucking and BR Williams LTL Logistics based in Oxford, Alabama, this month. Haney and White owns Haney and White Logistics and Running Ox Logistics, according to a press release.

BR Williams has been family owned and operated since 1958. CEO and President Greg Brown, son-in-law to co-founder Ruth Williams, has been running the company since 1992. 

“I am eternally grateful for the B.R. Williams family. I care about each employee who has been so devoted and loyal to the B.R. Williams brand,” said Brown. “I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers and partners for their continued support and trust for the past 66 years. With Haney and White at the helm, B.R. Williams is poised to reach even greater heights, further solidifying its reputation as a trucking, warehousing, and logistics industry leader, and look forward to a future of continued success and growth.”

The new conglomerate will operate as BRW, with more than 300 employees, 175 tractors, over 700 trailers, and five warehouses across its locations in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.  The company expects $100 million in immediate revenue, and expects to reach $250 million by 2030. 

“The combination of these four companies provides a dynamic, disruptive, and driven enterprise built on integrity that is ideal for taking advantage of market growth opportunities and long-term sustainability. We’re confident and excited to embark on this combined venture,” said Nate Haney, co-founder of Haney and White Enterprise. “Inspired by B.R. William’s legacy of excellence and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, we are eager to build upon this strong foundation and propel the company to new heights of success.”

“We deeply appreciate all of our existing employees and customers, and we are highly optimistic about this acquisition and the future of our new company,” said Mike White, co-founder of Haney and White Enterprise. “Our objective is to maintain the exceptional service standards that have been established while pursuing new avenues for growth and innovation. B.R. Williams boasts an outstanding team, and we are enthusiastic about collaborating to accomplish our remarkable milestones together.”