Eagan MN – January 12 2011.  Transport America recently announced its
acquisition of Birmingham Alabama based Southern Cal Transport.  The
acquisition will create a company with more than 2200 drivers making it one
of the top 15 for-hire dry van truckload carriers in the United States.

This transaction is being made when many other carriers have
been moving away from asset based models.  Transport America recognizes
more than ever the market will need carriers that control their assets bring
excellent service and are committed to hiring quality drivers.  Customers
will see a strong diverse offering of capabilities including over–the-road
solo more than 350 teams dedicated regional intermodal intermodal drayage
and brokerage.

We are very excited about this acquisition- I believe the
Southern Cal and Transport America brands both are known for service excellence
and have very similar cultures says Scott Arves CEO of Transport
America.  I have a tremendous amount of respect for Ken Adams and Phil
DeSimone CEO and President respectively and for the team of associates they
have assembled.  The acquisition marries
Transport America strengths in solo dedicated intermodal brokerage and Mexico/Canada
operations with Southern Cal strengths in team intermodal drayage dedicated
brokerage and regional.  I believe
customers will be excited by the breadth and quality of services this company
offers.  Initially in order to make this
transition seamless to customers the two companies will operate independently
preserving relationships billing contractual relationships etc.

When I decided to sell Southern Cal Transport it was
vitally important that the purchaser was aligned with our same set of values
dedication and commitment to customers drivers and employees says Ken Adams
owner of Southern Cal.  Transport
America is committed to merging our corporate cultures to create a strong new
brand known for service excellence. Given the unique products it also is the
best possible outcome for Southern Cal associates who will be integral to the
success of the new company. Phil and I look forward to working as part of this
new company.

Transport America was founded in 1984.  Southern Cal Transport was founded in 1995
and purchased by Ken Adams in 1998.  The
combined company employs more than 2200 drivers and offers a broad portfolio
of services in solo team dedicated intermodal drayage and brokerage
services. To learn more please visit www.socaltransport.com
or www.transportamerica.com.