The Evans Network of Companies

Opportunity

Calera partnered with the third-generation, family-led Evans Network of Companies to unlock new avenues for growth and expansion. 

• Identified opportunity to extend Evans’s agent-based model beyond core drayage into adjacent logistics markets, including flatbed, short-haul dry van, and freight brokerage 

• Exceptional foundation to build on, with an 80+ year legacy of operational excellence, service-first culture, and deep integrity 

   

Calera Supported Initiatives

In close partnership with the Evans leadership team, Calera supported initiatives that significantly grew the company and broadened its scale and reach:

• Expanding the Core Drayage Offering: Invested in recruiting, geographic expansion, and national account programs — driving over 20% organic growth while maintaining 98%+ customer retention
• Entering Adjacent Markets: Extended the agent-based model into new modes, including flatbed and dry van. These segments grew by 4x and became a meaningful part of the overall business
• Building a Freight Brokerage Platform: Launched and built a top 30 freight brokerage operation from the ground up, establishing the systems, team, and scale to fuel continued rapid growth
• Executing on Strategic Acquisitions: Completed 7 targeted acquisitions aligned with Evans’s culture and long-term strategy, while developing and proving out a go-forward acquisition and integration model

Results

Evans achieved significant growth while remaining true to its family heritage and approach: 

• EBITDA nearly tripled over the investment period 
• Core drayage platform expanded, while the business successfully entered into new, high-potential markets and service segments