Tracked deals
56
56 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
56
56 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
49 strategic · 24 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
56 tracked deals announced in 2026.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Auto Tire & Service | 4 | Operates a large independent tire and automotive service ... | Strategic |
| Eagle Leasing | 3 | Container, trailer, and portable storage/office rental op... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| El Car Wash | 2 | Express car wash platform operator focused on premium cus... | Strategic |
| Kinderhook Industries | 2 | Middle-market private investment firm making platform and... | PE |
| Ridgewood Infrastructure | 2 | Investment firm focused on essential infrastructure busin... | PE |
| 23 & Park | 1 | Investment group in Colombia focused on building operatin... | PE |
| American Track | 1 | Independent provider of turnkey railroad design, repair, ... | Strategic |
| Annex Brands, Inc. | 1 | Franchisor of packing, shipping, and office/mail service ... | Strategic |
| Atlas Air Worldwide | 1 | Outsourced aviation logistics provider operating large wi... | Strategic |
| AutoNation, Inc. | 1 | Public automotive retailer operating a large portfolio of... | Strategic |
Last 8 years
Supporting Data
Eagle Leasing, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Mobile Storage, Inc., a Providence-based provider of storage container and semi-trailer rentals. The acquisition adds a Providence operating location, fleet density, and local capabilities, extending Eagle Leasing’s presence in New England.
Eagle Leasing Company acquired GoldStar Storage Container & Trailer Rentals to expand Eagle Leasing’s southeastern North Carolina presence. The deal adds another Wilmington-area location and additional resources to Eagle Leasing’s existing Charlotte and Raleigh operations; financial terms were not disclosed.
Priority Courier Experts (PCE) has acquired INPAX Shipping Solutions, an Atlanta-based logistics provider. The deal expands PCE’s geographic reach and service capabilities across the Southeast, adding scale, brokerage/distribution capabilities, and vertical logistics expertise.
M&T Capital Partners launched RTB Holdings, a multi-modal transportation and logistics platform anchored by Alabama Motor Express (AMX), headquartered in Dothan, Alabama. The platform recently completed its first acquisition, JIT-Ex, and is positioning for further national expansion across asset-based trucking and technology-enabled brokerage/managed services.
Velocity FBO Network, backed by Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of SkyPlace FBO, an FBO serving San Antonio International Airport in Texas. The deal marks Velocity’s sixth location and expands its geographically diversified North American fixed-base operator platform.
CS Leasing Holding PTE Ltd., an ITE Management–managed platform and global lessor of ISO tank containers and dry freight specials, acquired Triton International Limited’s ISO tank container fleet. The completed transaction expands CS Leasing’s global portfolio to nearly 70,000 units across four continents, strengthening coverage in Europe and key trade lanes.
Straightaway, an independent automotive repair platform headquartered in the Charlotte region, announced it has acquired The Shop @ 160, a full-service automotive repair shop in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The acquisition is Straightaway’s entry into the North and South Carolina market and its first shop in the greater Charlotte area.
Back Nine Equity, LLC—the parent company of Links Car Wash—has entered into an agreement to acquire the Woodie's Wash Shack brand, operated by WWS Enterprises. The deal will combine the Woodie's brand and operating platform with the Links Car Wash platform to create a scaled express car wash operator with 50 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas.
Fundamental Advisors announced it has acquired BlueSky Helicopters, a Southern California-based aerial services operator focused on firefighting and utility services. The deal adds BlueSky’s five-helicopter fleet and in-house maintenance capabilities to Fundamental’s public service helicopter platform, expanding its West Coast presence and scaling aerial firefighting and utility services.
Collision Partners (“CP”), a collision repair platform, announced its acquisition of K&M Collision (“K&M”), an OEM-certified collision repair operator based in Hickory, North Carolina. The transaction is structured as an operator-led partnership in which the Bradshaw family becomes significant shareholders in CP, with Michael Bradshaw joining CP’s executive leadership and Kyle Bradshaw taking on the General Manager role at K&M.
Road Warrior Parts & Service, a national distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts and provider of repair services, announced the completion of multiple acquisitions. The company added LASCO Heavy Duty, Mid-States Tire & Retread, and Colton Truck Terminal Garage to expand its distribution network and repair/service capabilities, including adding a mobile repair business line.
WILsquare Capital’s portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (ACS), completed its acquisition of Ohio Paint Supply (OPS), a distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supply products in Ohio. The transaction expands ACS’s Midwest geographic footprint and strengthens its position in the automotive refinishing and industrial coatings market.
rentandes announced it will acquire all active renting contracts previously held by a local Colombian competitor, integrating approximately 1,000 vehicles into its operating leasing platform. The deal is aimed at strengthening rentandes’ scale and operational presence in Colombia while ensuring service continuity for existing clients.
AutoNation acquired three premium luxury dealerships in the San Francisco Bay Area: Audi Fremont, Mercedes-Benz of Fremont, and Porsche Fremont. The deal became effective June 22, 2026 and expands AutoNation’s California footprint to 46 locations, including 21 premium luxury stores.
Imperative Logistics announced the acquisition of the business operations of Jose D. González, CHB, a customs brokerage and international trade services firm with more than three decades of experience. Effective June 22, 2026, Jose D. González and its team will join Imperative Logistics to expand customs brokerage, trade compliance, and cross-border logistics capabilities.
Cabana, a tech-enabled residential and commercial pool service company, acquired Aqua Pool Company, a 34-year East Bay pool business based in Concord. The deal brings Aqua’s 1,300+ customers under Cabana’s umbrella and expands Cabana’s footprint in Northern California while preserving Aqua’s local team and standards.
Recall Masters announced it has acquired Smart Contact, a Daytona Beach-based call center operation specializing in overflow and after-hours live-agent customer engagement for dealership service departments. The acquisition expands Recall Masters’ CallCapture solution to handle dealership service call overflow and after-hours recall/appointment inquiries, helping dealers respond faster during peak demand and weekends.
Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired two automotive service locations—Highland Auto in Tennessee and Highland Tire at Sentry Station in Georgia—to strengthen its Southeast footprint. The acquisitions expand Sun Auto’s presence to its first locations in Georgia and add a fourth location in Tennessee as part of a broader nationwide growth push.
Performance Brokerage Services announced the consolidation/transition of Bull Run Harley-Davidson in Manassas, Virginia from Lindsay Automotive Group to PVM Enterprises, represented by Paul Veracka. Bull Run Harley-Davidson will close in Manassas and relocate/merge operations into Patriot Harley-Davidson in Fairfax, strengthening the regional Harley-Davidson dealer network.
Decks & Docks Company (portfolio company of CCMP Growth) announced its acquisition of J&W Lumber, a Southern California supplier of premium outdoor building materials with six retail locations. The deal marks Decks & Docks’ entry into the West Coast market and expands its geographic footprint beyond its traditional Sun-belt coverage.
Atlas Air Worldwide (via Titan Aviation Holdings) signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire a 49% minority stake in Iceland-based Air Atlanta, an ACMI and aircraft management provider with operating platforms in Iceland and Malta. Atlas will also acquire Air Atlanta-owned aircraft and lease them back to Air Atlanta for continued operations, while Air Atlanta management retains a 51% controlling interest.
El Car Wash announced the acquisition of Canton Car Wash, the leading express car wash brand in the Baltimore metropolitan area. The deal includes six operating locations plus a significant development pipeline, giving El Car Wash immediate scale to enter the Mid-Atlantic region and continue its multi-region densification strategy.
Puget Collision announced it has acquired a six-location Fix Auto USA franchise group operated by Richard Fish across San Diego and Orange Counties, California. The deal expands Puget Collision’s collision repair network to 72 locations nationwide within the CARSTAR and Fix Auto systems, with support from Eagle Merchant Partners.
The Motorcoach Store announced that Millennium Luxury Coaches is joining its family, combining the two luxury motorcoach businesses under a unified growth strategy. The deal is supported by new financing facilities and an equity infusion totaling $60 million to accelerate expansion, with Millennium continuing to operate from Sanford, Florida.
Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired the Main Street Tire & Auto location in Virden, Illinois. The store will rebrand and operate as Plaza Tire Service as part of the Sun Auto Network, expanding the network’s Illinois footprint.
LEHR, a national emergency vehicle upfitter backed by Broadwing Capital, announced the acquisition of Enforcement One, a Florida-based emergency vehicle upfitter serving law enforcement, emergency response, and government agencies. The transaction is LEHR’s eighth add-on acquisition and expands its operating footprint across Florida and the broader Southeast region. Financial terms were not disclosed.
North American Rail Solutions, through its subsidiary American Track, acquired Queen City Railroad Construction (QCRC). QCRC, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, provides rail maintenance and construction services and will be integrated into American Track’s rail construction group to expand capabilities and geographic reach.
Dynamic Core Capital Partners’ portfolio company, Party Reflections, completed the acquisition of Creative Solutions Special Events, a full-service event rental company headquartered in Belmont, North Carolina. The deal is Party Reflections’ first add-on transaction and expands its footprint in the greater Charlotte market and across the Carolinas and Southeast.
Infinity Aviation Group announced its acquisition of Corporate Air, a Fixed-Base Operator at Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB), to expand its private-jet FBO network into South Florida. The deal transitions Corporate Air, a family-owned operator with nearly four decades of history, into Infinity’s corporate portfolio backed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners.
Sun Auto Tire & Service expanded its Texas footprint by acquiring Service Street Tire & Auto Repair in Cypress, Texas and rebranding it as Sun Auto Tire & Service. The announcement also notes the opening of a new Plaza Tire Service location in Ozark, Missouri as part of the Sun Auto Network.
Eagle Leasing, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Schneider Trailer & Container Rental to strengthen its Mid-Atlantic footprint. The deal expands Eagle Leasing’s coverage along the Philadelphia-to-Baltimore corridor and increases fleet capacity for portable storage and office container solutions.
Annex Brands, Inc. acquired Postal Connections of America, franchisor of 34 Postal Connections packaging and shipping franchises across the United States. The deal expands Annex Brands’ multi-brand network to more than 800 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, adding packaging, shipping, and mail-related services into its platform.
The Pete Store, a privately owned Peterbilt dealer group, acquired family-owned Peterbilt dealership G.L. Sayre, adding locations in Conshohocken (Philadelphia area) and New Castle (Wilmington area). The two facilities reopened as The Peterbilt Store – Philadelphia and The Peterbilt Store – Wilmington, with teams retained and expanded access to The Pete Store’s Eastern U.S. network and resources.
Freedom Boat Club, a Brunswick Corporation business, acquired the Freedom Boat Club of Greater Boston & Cape Cod franchise operations. The deal covers 21 locations plus a Maintenance Operations Center and a 7,200-square-foot dealership, expanding Freedom’s Northeast corporate club portfolio.
Bound for Adventure, backed by Station Partners, has completed the acquisition of Hawksnest, a year-round outdoor adventure destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Seven Devils, North Carolina. Hawksnest is known for zip line courses and snow tubing, and the deal expands Bound for Adventure’s East Coast adventure portfolio with an additional year-round attraction.
TFI International, through its TA Dedicated unit, acquired Triangle Warehouse to expand Upper Midwest warehousing and deepen integrated distribution services. The deal adds about 900,000 square feet of warehousing capacity and additional fleet/power units to increase TA Dedicated’s distribution capabilities.
Odeko, an all-in-one operations and technology partner for independent food and beverage businesses, announced its acquisition of Shirazi Distributing Inc., a Boston-area distributor. The deal expands Odeko’s Northeast footprint and supports its market growth, including a new launch in Nashville.
Ultimate Storage Solutions (a portfolio company of Peterson Partners) acquired Midwest storage container and intermodal solutions provider Big Blue Boxes. The combination expands USS’s geographic footprint and enhances its service capabilities, including greater inventory availability and strengthened logistics across key regions.
Propark Mobility announced the acquisition of K-7 Parking Company, a longstanding parking operator based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The deal expands Propark’s presence in the region and adds K-7’s valet and surface lot management operations across 30 locations.
Sun Auto Tire & Service added “Carmerica in Sellersburg, Indiana” to the Sun Auto Network on April 6, marking its third store in Southern Indiana and expanding coverage in the Greater Louisville market. The acquisition supports Sun Auto’s strategy of growing via established operators, offering added tools such as 24/7 online appointment scheduling and digital vehicle inspections.
Evaaro, a portfolio company backed by MML Keystone, announced the acquisition of Keg Logistics (USA) and North Keg (Canada) from existing shareholders, including Seaport Capital. The deal combines these businesses with Evaaro’s UK & Ireland keg pooling platform ekeg to create a unified, multi-jurisdictional keg management and pooling offering across the UK & Ireland, the USA, Canada, and the EU.
Meridian Waste Virginia, an integrated non-hazardous solid waste services provider, acquired Waste Knot, LLC effective April 1, 2026. The deal expands Meridian Waste’s residential and commercial collection platform to strengthen its presence in the greater Richmond, Virginia market and improve route density and utilization of its vertically integrated recycling and disposal assets.
Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, announced the acquisition of the Five Star Car Wash & Detail Center in East Northport, New York. The company said the deal expands its Long Island presence and complements its recent car wash purchases in the region.
Vantage Corp, through its wholly owned subsidiary Vantage (BVI) Corporation, completed the previously announced acquisition of a 60% interest in PJ Marine Shanghai Co., Ltd. PJ Shanghai is based in Shanghai, China.
Suntex Marina Investors LLC, via a joint venture with Centerbridge Partners, merged with Windward Marina Group’s Florida marina portfolio, adding 13 marinas and more than 3,000 slips. The combined network exceeds 100 marinas nationwide, including 34 locations across Florida.
Sun Auto Tire & Service expanded into Colorado by acquiring 23 tire and automotive service locations across Colorado and Arizona from DAS Drive Automotive Services. The deal gives Sun Auto its first Colorado locations and strengthens its Southwest footprint, bringing the Sun Auto network to more than 575 stores nationwide.
Sierra Railroad Company, a portfolio company of Ridgewood Infrastructure, acquired Central Valley Ag Transport (CVAT). The acquisition strengthens Sierra’s short line rail platform by vertically integrating agricultural transload capabilities serving customers along Sierra Northern Railway’s network in California. Financial terms were not disclosed.
GreatWater 360 Auto Care acquired Leighton's Garage, a shop in the Twin Cities metro area, marking GreatWater’s entry into Minnesota. The acquisition expands GreatWater’s network to 150 locations nationwide and supports its strategy of partnering with independent operators and integrating them into a centralized support platform backed by Kinderhook Industries.
El Car Wash, an express car wash operator, announced it has acquired Luv-A-Wash located in Pine Ridge (Naples), Florida, expanding its network in Collier County. The acquired site is undergoing conversion to the El Car Wash brand, with planned upgrades and new membership access to El’s broader location network.
Ridgewood Infrastructure acquired a controlling interest in California-based shortline rail platform Sierra Railroad Company. Simultaneously, Sierra acquired Central Valley Ag Transport (CVAT) to vertically integrate agricultural transload capabilities, and the transaction includes Sierra’s hydrogen locomotive subsidiary Railpower, Inc.
Full Export
Get the full acquisitions list for this page as CSV + XLSX.
Find buyers actively acquiring transportation companies.