Koliway buys expedited freight specialist Millhouse, names Bryan Foe CEO
What's the deal? KoliwayDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, an investment firm focused on logistics, transportation, and supply chain businesses, has acquired MillhouseDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → Logistics, the firms said on October 22. Terms were not disclosed. Bryan Foe was named chief executive officer of the Fletcher, North Carolina-based company as part of the transaction.
Who's who? Millhouse, founded in 2010, provides mission-critical and expedited ground and air transportation to manufacturers, automotive OEMs, aerospace, and healthcare clients. Koliway describes itself as an industry growth partner for logistics and transportation companies.
The new boss: Foe brings more than three decades in logistics, with prior executive roles at C.H. RobinsonDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, GlobalTranz, and Carpool Logistics. He succeeds Millhouse's prior leadership and will oversee the next phase of growth across North America.
What's the endgame? Millhouse keeps its brand, operating authorities, and service model, with Koliway pledging investment in its proprietary IVIA software to speed quoting, improve shipment visibility, and add automation. The buyer says customers and carriers will see no disruption.
Why it matters: "Millhouse represents exactly what we look for in a growth partner: a trusted brand, deep carrier relationships, and a logistics team built on the same operating discipline we value," said Chris Kolquist, founder and managing partner of Koliway. Foe said joining the platform gives Millhouse "additional resources, operational expertise, and technology investments that will allow us to scale."
The signal: The deal fits a 2026 wave of consolidation among specialised, asset-light logistics providers, after moves such as Centre PartnersDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and Altivare's purchase of expedited-freight platform Navajo ExpeditedDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and freight broker Fura's run of acquisitions. PwCDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →'s midyear outlook flagged technology-enabled third-party logistics firms, brokers, and visibility platforms as prime targets. With terms undisclosed, the payoff will hinge less on the new CEO than on whether Koliway's capital and technology actually improve service and fuel growth.
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