Guardian Fleet Services Acquires Texas Auto Carriers (TAC) and Affiliates

ACERTUS Acquires Guardian Auto Transport

April 2, 2024

Transportation

ACERTUS, an automotive logistics-as-a-service platform, has acquired Guardian Auto Transport to expand its vehicle logistics capabilities and support large-format vehicles. The acquisition brings Guardian's fleet management relationships and operations onto the ACERTUS platform to enhance transport, storage, reconditioning, titling and registration services.

Guardian Fleet Services Acquires Isaacs Wrecker Service

December 19, 2024

Trucking & Fleet

Guardian Fleet Services, a West Palm Beach-based provider of towing, recovery and specialized transportation services, has acquired Isaacs Wrecker Service, a Tyler, Texas-based towing and specialized transportation operator. The deal expands Guardian's Texas footprint to 11 terminals, adds Isaacs' fleet and 75 employees, and strengthens the company's coverage along the I-20 corridor and East Texas markets.

America's Car-Mart Acquires Texas Auto Center

May 2, 2024

Automotive

America's Car-Mart, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the dealership assets of Texas Auto Center (TAC), the two-location Austin/San Marcos used-car dealership founded by Bob and Erika Blankenship. The transaction (which excludes TAC's legacy finance receivables) is expected to close in the first quarter of Car-Mart's 2025 fiscal year and expands America's Car-Mart's footprint in the Texas market.

Merx Truck & Trailer Acquires North Texas Fleet Services

May 16, 2023

Trucking & Fleet

Merx Truck & Trailer has acquired North Texas Fleet Services, a Garland, Texas-based fleet maintenance and repair provider, expanding Merx's geographic footprint into Texas. Terms were not disclosed; Roadmap Advisors served as financial advisor and McCarthy Duffy LLP acted as legal advisor.

AmeriGuard Security Services Acquires TransportUS, Inc.

December 11, 2023

Transportation

AmeriGuard Security Services, Inc. (OTCQX: AGSS) announced the acquisition of TransportUS, Inc. in an all-stock transaction to expand the company's service portfolio into transportation. The deal is intended to combine TransportUS's transportation infrastructure with AmeriGuard's security capabilities to offer integrated solutions and drive topline growth.

America's Group Acquires San Antonio Auto Auction

June 17, 2024

Automotive

America's Group has acquired San Antonio Auto Auction from BA&W Enterprises Ownership Group, expanding America's Group's auction footprint to 39 locations across 19 states. The San Antonio facility sits on 44 acres and includes a six-lane arena, reconditioning facilities and mechanical services; the move is aimed at expanding America's Group's geographic reach and remarketing capabilities.