# Bluejay Advisors > Specialized M&A advisory firm for transportation and logistics, focusing on mid-market trucking companies. Expert guidance in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions for the trucking industry, including LTL, Flatbed, Warehousing, Drayage, Freight Brokerage, and 3PL. Bluejay Advisors is the premier investment bank and advisory firm exclusively focused on the transportation and logistics industry. With decades of hands-on operational and M&A experience, we provide unparalleled expertise to our clients in navigating complex transactions in order to achieve optimal results. ## M&A - [Bluejay Advisors](https://bluejay-advisors.com/): Primary services: Transportation and Logistics M&A Advisors. More than a generalist advisory firm, Bluejay is your strategic partner in navigating the complex world of transportation and logistics. Our team includes seasoned professionals with decades of operational, management, and ownership experience in transportation and logistics. ### Advisory Services - [Services](https://bluejay-advisors.com/advisory/services/): At Bluejay Advisors, we offer a full spectrum of strategic financial services designed to accelerate your business’s growth and success. We offer services for sell-side transactions, buy-side transactions, recapitalizations, growth capital, strategic partnerships, and management consulting across the transportation sector, including trucking, third-party logistics, warehousing, distribution, ports, rail and rail-related services, logistics, and information technology. ### Transactions - [Transactions and Clients](https://bluejay-advisors.com/advisory/transactions/): Bluejay Advisors has led varying types and sizes of T&L transactions, delivering maximum value at favorable terms to our clients. Bluejay clients and partners vary from private equity and family offices to public and privately held transportation and logistics companies. ### Resources - [T&L Industry Resources](https://bluejay-advisors.com/advisory/resources/): Our library of reports, case studies, and articles about topics impacting the T&L sector, economy, and market. - [Reports and Case Studies](https://bluejay-advisors.com/advisory/resources/reports/): Read Bluejay reports, articles, and case studies about the Transportation and Logistics market - [Transaction Database](https://bluejay-advisors.com/advisory/resources/transaction-database/): Our proprietary transaction database offers free, up-to-date access to the last month's merger, acquisition, and investment data that industry professionals don't want to miss. It is the most comprehensive list of non-public T&L transactions as compared to other paid sources. ### About - [About](https://bluejay-advisors.com/advisory/about/): The Bluejay team leverages our combined experience in transactions, operations, and ownership to deliver outsized results for our clients and investors across the Transportation and Logistics sector. - [Team](https://bluejay-advisors.com/advisory/team/): Before founding Bluejay Advisors, the founding partners were former owners and operators of transportation and logistics businesses. The Bluejay management team’s experience ranges from business ownership to c-level roles at transportation and logistics companies. - [M&A News](https://bluejay-advisors.com/advisory/ma-news/): Read about recent Bluejay news, transactions, and T&L industry updates. ### Key M&A Advisory Content - [Bluejay Advisors Exclusive Advisors to Xcel Bulk Logistics in its Sale to Kenan Advantage Group](https://bluejay-advisors.com/bluejay-advisors-advises-xbl-kag/): Bluejay Advisors advised Xcel Bulk Logistics (XBL) in its acquisition by Kenan Advantage Group (KAG). This strategic move expands KAG's dry bulk capabilities. - [Bluejay Advisors Exclusive Advisors to Transportes EASO in its Strategic Joint Venture with Hub Group](https://bluejay-advisors.com/bluejay-advisors-advises-easo-jv-hub-group/): Bluejay Advisors advised Transportes EASO on its strategic alliance with Hub Group. This deal expands Hub Group's cross-border capabilities in Mexico. Learn more about this key transportation and logistics transaction. - [Bluejay Advisors Represents Bohren Logistics in the Sale to Hornish Bros., Inc.](https://bluejay-advisors.com/bluejay-advisors-represents-bohren-logistics-in-the-sale-to-hornish-bros-inc/): Bluejay Advisors advised Bohren Logistics in its sale to Hornish Bros., Inc. This acquisition expands Hornish Bros.' reach and includes 475+ rolling stock assets. ## Grants - [Bluejay Grants](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grants/): At Bluejay Advisors, we specialize in helping organizations secure state and federal funding to bring transformative projects to life. With a proven track record of more than half-a-billion dollars in successful grant applications, we are your trusted partner for navigating the complexities of grant submissions and achieving impactful results. ### Grants Services - [Grants Services](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grants/services/): The Bluejay team includes transportation and logistics industry professionals, writers, and financial analysts who are uniquely qualified to provide advisory and consultancy services for clients’ Federal and state grant pursuits in rail, roads, bridges, ports, environmental, city connectivity, safety, emissions reduction. We support the full lifecycle of the grant from application and benefit-cost analysis preparation to political support and long-term grant management. ### Portfolio - [Portfolio](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grants/portfolio/): Bluejay has successfully produced numerous Federal and state grant applications for clients ranging from state departments of transportation to privately-owned railroads and publicly-held companies. ### Resources - [Federal Grant Writing Resources](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grants/resources/): Explore our library of articles and industry resources to learn more about the Federal and state grant space for transportation, infrastructure, and more. - [So You Want to Pursue Federal Grant Funding?](https://bluejay-advisors.com/pursue-federal-discretionary-grant-funding/): Discover the essentials of pursuing federal discretionary grant funding for transportation infrastructure projects. This expert guide from Bluejay Advisors explains key grant terms, readiness evaluation, application steps, and compliance requirements to help public and private entities secure and manage federal grants successfully. - [Understanding the Lifecycle of a Federal Transportation Grant: Part 1 – Pre-Award](https://bluejay-advisors.com/federal-grant-lifecycle-pre-award/): Unlock the keys to successful federal transportation grant applications with Bluejay Advisors’ in-depth guide to the Pre-Award phase of the federal grant lifecycle. This article breaks down each stage-project planning, system registration, NOFO review, application preparation, and submission-offering expert strategies, timelines, and essential resources to help organizations maximize their chances of securing infrastructure funding. Ideal for transportation professionals and grant seekers ready to navigate the complexities of federal discretionary grants. - [Understanding the Lifecycle of a Federal Transportation Grant: Part 2 – Post-Award](https://bluejay-advisors.com/federal-grant-lifecycle-post-award/): Explore the essential steps and best practices for managing the Post-Award phase of federal transportation grants. This article, part of Bluejay Advisors’ Introduction to Grants series, covers compliance, reporting, and closeout requirements, and highlights how partnering with a grant management firm like Bluejay Advisors can help your organization maximize funding success and ensure regulatory compliance. ### About - [About](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grants/about/): Since 2015, our Grants division has helped clients secure more than half-a-billion dollars in Federal and State funding for their infrastructure projects. - [Team](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grants/team/): We use our transportation and logistics industry knowledge and experience combined with our grant success to leverage clients’ projects for competitive grant wins at the Federal and State level. - [Grants News](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grants/grants-news/): Read about Bluejay's successful grant pursuits for Federal and state funding opportunities. ### Key Grants Content - [Grant Success: Freight Rail Project in Washington State](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grant-success-freight-rail-wa-2324rce/): Bluejay Advisors wins $18M FRA grant for Smith Island Terminal and City of Everett, WA, for freight rail improvements that enhance safety and connectivity. - [Grant Success: Highway Bridges Project in Maine](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grant-success-highway-bridges-maine-24bip/): Bluejay Advisors secures $70M for Maine bridge replacements via the FHWA Bridge Investment Program, improving safety & connectivity. - [Grant Success: Freight Rail Supply Chain Equipment Project in Indiana](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grant-success-rail-equipment-indiana-2324crisi/): Bluejay Advisors secures $21.5M FRA grant for Indiana rail equipment, improving short line and regional railroad infrastructure. - [Grant Success: Rural Freight Rail Project in Maine](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grant-success-rural-freight-maine-2324crisi/): Bluejay Advisors secures $53.3M CRISI grant for Maine rural freight rail improvements, boosting the state's economy and enhancing safety. - [Federal Rail Grant Success for Bluejay Clients - FY23-24 CRISI](https://bluejay-advisors.com/fy2324-crisi-success/): Bluejay Advisors secured funding from the FRA's CRISI program for 3 of our clients, totaling more than $80 million in this round. Recent wins brings Bluejay's total portfolio to more than $500 million! - [Grant Success: City Connectivity Project in Maine](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grant-success-neighborhood-university-access-project-in-maine-24raise/): Bluejay Advisors secures $25M USDOT grant for Portland, Maine, reconnecting a neighborhood, improving access, and enhancing infrastructure. ## Additional Context - Bluejay Advisors has two divisions ([Primary division: M&A Advisory](https://bluejay-advisors.com/), [Secondary division: Grants Advisory](https://bluejay-advisors.com/grants/))