Feb 11, 2025 | Press Releases

Bourque & Sixth Street

THE WOODLANDS, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bourque Logistics (“Bourque”), the leader in rail logistics systems, and Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm, is happy to announce that Bourque has closed a $100+ million financing from Sixth Street. The growth financing supports Bourque’s recently announced acquisition of AllTranstek, which combines the respective rail fleet logistics and asset management expertise of Bourque and AllTranstek into a comprehensive solution for the rail industry.

“Following our acquisition of AllTranstek, our new combined company is poised for a new phase of growth by leveraging its technology to streamline logistics, compliance, and safety processes for railcar shippers, owners, and their maintenance providers,” said Steve Bourque, president of Bourque Logistics. “Our partnership with Sixth Street provides us with a robust capital financing solution designed to support the execution of our strategy at this important inflection point for our company.”

 

“We are pleased to be forming this partnership with Bourque during this transformational moment in the evolution of its business,” said Bo Stanley, partner at Sixth Street. “This investment is a great example of the flexibility of our capital and our platform’s ability to build partnership-driven solutions to fit a company’s strategic objectives.”

Bourque’s logistics and freight systems are utilized by over 150 North American rail shippers and its YardMaster® system is deployed at over 350 North American rail facilities to optimize railcar inventory, switching, inspection, and loading/unloading operations. The combination of Bourque and AllTranstek creates a unified entity providing improved oversight, streamlined processes, enhanced safety and compliance outcomes, and an unparalleled range of services tailored to the needs of railcar owners.

About Sixth Street
Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm with over $100 billion in assets under management and committed capital. Sixth Street uses its long-term flexible capital, data-enabled capabilities, and One Team culture to develop themes and offer solutions to companies across all stages of growth. For more information, visit www.sixthstreet.com or follow Sixth Street on social media.

About Bourque Logistics

Bourque Logistics provides rail operations software for industrial shippers. Its automated rail logistics system has provided significant and ongoing value since 1989 with RAILTRAC®, YardMaster®, RateServer®, and other tools that address all facets of rail shippers’ needs and integrate seamlessly with their ERP systems. Its Shipper BI™ tool provides managers real time intelligence and trending to manage complex distribution and logistics. For more information, visit bourquelogistics.com

About AllTranstek

AllTranstek provides complete services for Rail Fleet Management, Engineering, Qualification, Compliance, Inspection, Training, and Non-Destructive Testing Services. AllTranstek delivers its solutions as a performant, SaaS-based platform that integrates seamlessly with car owners’ requirements. For more information, visit AllTranstek.com

Sixth Street Contact
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The merger of Bourque Logistics and AllTranstek in January 2025, fueled by a strategic investment of over $100 million from Sixth Street, has established a dominant, unified force in the rail logistics and asset management sector. Based in The Woodlands, Texas, the combined entity leverages decades of expertise—with Steve Bourque and Jeff Wilson continuing their leadership—to provide an exhaustive suite of services tailored for rail shippers and maintenance providers.

By integrating their specialized capabilities, the company offers a "cradle-to-grave" approach to railcar management. Their expanded service portfolio includes comprehensive fleet management, technical railcar inspections, and regulatory compliance oversight. On the technology side, they provide sophisticated software solutions for automated shipment tracking, freight payment orchestration, and tank car maintenance scheduling. Furthermore, the partnership enhances their ability to offer strategic consulting and mechanical services, such as engineering support and fleet health monitoring. This synergy allows clients to streamline complex supply chains through a single, digitized ecosystem, effectively bridging the gap between physical asset maintenance and real-time logistics data. With the backing of Sixth Street’s capital, the merged company is positioned to aggressively innovate, ensuring that rail shippers have access to the most advanced tools for optimizing fleet utilization and reducing operational costs.