Transportation giant buys local company, jobs and offices to stay

TAMPA — Railroad freight giant CSX Corp. has purchased Quality Carriers from Tampa-based Quality Distribution.

The sale will keep Quality Carriers’ day-to-day operations in the city and will preserve “over 99%” of current jobs, according to a statement. As part of the agreement, Quality Distribution’s other subsidiary, Boasso Global, will become a standalone company that will also be headquartered in Tampa. The Quality Distribution name will eventually be phased out, the release states. 

The companies are not disclosing financial details of the sale, which is expected to close during the third quarter of this year, according to a spokesperson.