DQS Solutions & Staffing acquired Comprehensive Logistics, Inc. (CLI), expanding a national logistics and transportation platform that supports manufacturing and supply chain operations across North America.
Together, with McLaren Transport, the organizations strengthen end-to-end capabilities across workforce solutions, warehousing, sequencing, and transportation services.
“This acquisition represents a full-circle moment,” says Joshua Morris, CEO and co-founder of DQS Solutions & Staffing. “Having previously served as the Plant Manager of the CLI Dearborn Plant as well as on the CLI leadership team, I witnessed firsthand the company’s tremendous potential. Our goal is to build on CLI’s strong foundation while investing in the people, facilities, and expanded services our clients need.”
Key takeaways:
· Each company will continue operating under its established brand while leadership works in close coordination to strengthen capabilities and support customers across logistics ,transportation, and operational services.
· Collectively, the combined organization will serve a wide range of industries.
· CLI operates 20-plus facilities across17 states, totaling more than 5 million square feet of warehouse space.
· Powered by its proprietary STREME warehouse management system, CLI delivers sequencing, transportation, warehousing, and value-added logistics services, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
· McLaren Transport brings more than 20 years of transportation and supply chain experience supporting manufacturing and industrial customers throughout North America. Its strategic location enhances cross-border freight movement while expanding the combined organization’s transportation and logistics capabilities.
“CLI has always been execution-driven and customer-focused. Joining DQS under the leadership of CEO Joshua Morris is a strategic step that expands our capabilities and reach while preserving the discipline and culture that define CLI,” says Brad Constantini, chairman of the board and founding family owner of CLI.
