Davey Coach Sales Acquires Nations Bus California Division

Creative Bus Sales Acquires Alliance Bus Group

August 17, 2021

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Creative Bus Sales, the nation's largest bus dealership based in Chino, California, acquired Alliance Bus Group, a multi-state bus dealership headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The acquisition expands Creative's sales and service network to 21 locations and strengthens its support footprint for transit, school, and retail bus customers across the U.S.

Driverge Vehicle Innovations Acquires NorCal Van Conversions

January 18, 2021

Automotive

Driverge Vehicle Innovations, a U.S. vehicle upfitter based in Richfield, Ohio, has acquired California-based NorCal Van Conversions to add West Coast manufacturing and distribution capabilities. NorCal owners Todd and Laurie LaPant will remain with the business as part of Driverge's leadership team, and the deal expands Driverge's product offerings and geographic footprint to better serve healthcare, fleet and vocational markets on the West Coast.

America's Group Acquires DAA Las Vegas

June 20, 2023

Automotive

America's Group, a nationwide vehicle auction and remarketing company based in Carmel, Indiana, has acquired DAA Las Vegas, a full-service vehicle auction facility. The acquisition expands America's Group's national footprint and adds a 17-acre Las Vegas auction site with reconditioning and mechanical services to its network.

K. Neal Truck and Bus Center Acquires Powell's Truck & Equipment, Inc.

October 2, 2023

Trucking & Fleet

K. Neal Truck and Bus Center, a family-owned multi-location commercial truck and bus dealership, has acquired Powell's Truck & Equipment, Inc. of Lynchburg, Virginia from Reggie and Steve Powell. The acquisition adds Powell's single-location dealership and rental/leasing division to K. Neal's footprint across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia markets, expanding service, parts and sales capabilities for medium- and heavy-duty commercial fleets.

Student Transportation of America Acquires Multiple Regional Bus Operators

January 23, 2025

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Student Transportation of America (STA) completed a series of add-on acquisitions of regional school and charter bus operators across the U.S., increasing STA’s annual revenue by more than $70 million, adding over 1,000 employees and nearly 900 vehicles. The acquired operators include Visconti Bus Service, VW Trans, Birnie Bus Service and Birnie Transit, Desert Choice Transport, West Point Tours, Brandt Buses, and Assist-to-Transport, which will be integrated to expand STA’s national footprint and service capabilities.

Patriot Capital Leads Majority Recapitalization of Central States Bus Sales, Inc.

February 15, 2024

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Patriot Capital led a debt and equity co-investment to support a majority recapitalization of Central States Bus Sales, Inc. The transaction included co-investors Independent Bankers Capital Funds, Capital For Business, Konza Valley Capital and CSBS President & CEO Jeff Reitz, and provides capital to support the dealer’s long-term growth and geographic expansion across its multi-state territory.