American Trailer Rental Group Acquires Advantage Trailer Leasing
March 2, 2020
American Trailer Rental Group (ATRG), backed by equity sponsor Milton Street Capital, has completed the acquisition of Advantage Trailer Leasing, a Dallas-based trailer rental provider. The deal expands ATRG's footprint into Texas and is supported by acquisition financing from JP Morgan Chase and Gladstone Capital; Advantage founders Richard and Garrett Vilven will join ATRG's organization following the transaction.
- Targets
- Advantage Trailer Leasing (Advantage Trailer LLC)
- Sellers
- Richard Vilven, Garrett Vilven
- Platforms
- American Trailer Rental Group (ATRG)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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