Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile Merge to Create Scaled Big & Bulky Final Mile Logistics Company

The combined company will provide expanded nationwide delivery and installation services for large household items.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile, two leading providers of final-mile delivery and installation services for big and bulky items, have announced a successful merger. The combined company will create one of the largest independent logistics platforms in the big and bulky final-mile segment, with a network of over 850 third-party carrier teams operating from 111 customer distribution centers, as well as 15 of its own warehousing and cross-docking facilities.

Why it matters

The merger allows the combined company to expand its geographic reach, enhance its service capabilities, and better serve retailers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the big and bulky final-mile logistics market. As consumer demand for large household items like appliances, furniture, and electronics continues to grow, this scaled logistics platform will be well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of customers.

The details

The merger brings together Diverse Logistics, founded in 1998 and based in Tampa, Florida, and Pulse Final Mile, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Anaheim, California. Both companies are non-asset-based brokers of white-glove delivery and installation services, focused on the big and bulky final-mile logistics market. The combined platform will leverage its expanded network and resources to offer enhanced solutions for the delivery of a wide range of large household goods.

  • The merger was completed in February 2026.

The players

Diverse Logistics

An established 3PL provider of final-mile delivery and installation services for big-and-bulky items, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Pulse Final Mile

A non-asset-based final-mile logistics broker, focused on the delivery and installation of large and bulky goods, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Anaheim, California.

John Ruskai

Founder and CEO of Diverse Logistics.

Rick King

Founder and CEO of Pulse Final Mile.

Argosy Private Equity

A lower middle market private equity firm that is the parent company of both Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited about working with Pulse and their team. This merger brings together two complementary platforms and supports the continued growth of the business. The combination expands our market presence, broadens our customer base, and enhances the services we can offer retailers and OEMs. Together, we believe we can deliver even greater value to our customers through our expanded nationwide network and enhanced service capabilities.”

— John Ruskai, Founder and CEO of Diverse Logistics

“Partnering with Diverse is an important milestone for Pulse. By joining forces with Diverse, we enhance our ability to serve customers nationwide and deliver a high level of service and value. Since both companies solely focus on the Big & Bulky segment of the market, we are well-positioned together to leverage our combined resources and experience to set new standards in the final-mile logistics industry.”

— Rick King, Founder and CEO of Pulse Final Mile

The takeaway

The merger of Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile creates a scaled, non-asset-based logistics platform that is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for big and bulky final-mile delivery and installation services across the United States. The combined company's expanded network, enhanced service capabilities, and focus on the specialized big and bulky segment will allow it to deliver greater value to its retail and OEM customers.