Recent Transportation Acquisitions
Acquisition Volume in Transportation by Year
Last 5 years
Recent transportation transactions span trucking and dedicated fleets, rail equipment, airport ground services, ports, and fleet services. Strategic buyers and financial sponsors are using acquisitions to build scale, broaden service capability and extend geographic reach.
Notable examples include Estes Logistics expanding into the Pacific Northwest, Wabtec Corporation adding rail couplers and aftermarket services with the purchase of Dellner Couplers, and airport and ground‑handling rollups such as PrimeFlight Aviation Services and Unifi Aviation. Several deals preserve local operations and employees while integrating capabilities into larger networks.
What Stands Out
- Strategic buyers and PE-backed platforms are expanding geographic footprints: examples include Estes Logistics (Pacific Northwest), Unifi Aviation (continental Europe), and Vantage Corp (Greater China).
- Service capability buildouts are common: acquisitions add dealer/service networks, trailer sales and service, and field installation capabilities (e.g., Trane Technologies (Thermo King), W&B Service Company, Transit Technologies).
- Airport and ground‑handling consolidation: deals such as PrimeFlight Aviation Services acquiring GAT Airline Ground Support and Unifi Aviation acquiring Viggo show focus on scale in airport services and catering.
- Asset and infrastructure transactions target scale and routes: fleet-scale acquisitions (e.g., Werner Enterprises / FirstFleet) and terminal/stevedoring expansions (e.g., AMPORTS) enhance network capacity.
- Rail and transit technology interest: Wabtec Corporation’s purchase of Dellner Couplers highlights targeted buys to strengthen passenger-rail product and aftermarket portfolios.
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March 20, 2026
- Buyer
- KKR
- Target
- Allfleet India Private Limited, PMI Electro Mobility Private Limited
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- India
- Type
- Growth capital
KKR committed up to $310 million to form a strategic partnership with Allfleet India Private Limited and PMI Electro Mobility Private Limited to scale an electric bus platform in India. KKR-managed funds will acquire a majority stake in Allfleet and a minority stake in PMI Electro, supporting expansion of electric public transport infrastructure across Indian cities.
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- Buyer
- Zenobē, KKR, Infracapital
- Target
- Revolv
- Seller
- GDEV Management
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Zenobē, a fleet electrification and EV charging/grid-scale battery storage provider, is expanding into U.S. electric truck operations by acquiring Revolv, a California-based commercial fleet electrification company. The deal adds 13 operational sites and 100+ electric trucks under Zenobē’s operational responsibility in California and signals Zenobē’s entry into the North American commercial fleet and truck segment.
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- Buyer
- Elliott Investment Management L.P.
- Target
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Japan
- Type
- Growth capital
Elliott Investment Management L.P. disclosed that it has taken a significant stake in Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., one of the world’s largest shipping companies. The activist investor said it is looking to engage with management around the company’s upcoming medium-term management plan to drive strategic and valuation improvements.
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March 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Suntex Marina Investors LLC, Centerbridge Partners, L.P.
- Target
- Windward Marina Group
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Suntex Marina Investors LLC, in a joint venture with Centerbridge Partners, L.P., announced a merger with Windward Marina Group’s Florida marina portfolio. The transaction adds 13 marinas and 3,000+ slips, expanding Suntex’s nationwide presence to 100+ marinas (including 34 in Florida).
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March 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- 23 locations across Colorado and Arizona (acquired from DAS Drive Automotive Services)
- Seller
- DAS Drive Automotive Services
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sun Auto Tire & Service expanded into Colorado by acquiring 23 automotive service locations across Colorado and Arizona from DAS Drive Automotive Services. The deal brings Sun Auto into its 26th U.S. state and increases its national footprint to more than 575 locations.
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March 16, 2026
- Buyer
- Sierra Railroad Company, Ridgewood Infrastructure
- Target
- Central Valley Ag Transport
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Electreon
- Target
- InductEV
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Electreon completed its acquisition of InductEV, a U.S. provider of high-power stationary wireless charging for heavy-duty transit and freight vehicles. The combined offering pairs Electreon’s dynamic wireless charging technology with InductEV’s ultra-fast stationary systems to create a unified platform covering multiple fleet charging scenarios across passenger, light delivery, transit, and class-8 truck use cases.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Green Courte Partners
- Target
- Park n' Jet
- Seller
- Dalton family
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Green Courte Partners, through Green Courte Real Estate Partners IV, acquired Park n' Jet, a near-airport parking operator serving Salt Lake City International Airport. Park n' Jet was previously leased and operated from an adjacent site owned by the fund, and Green Courte plans to consolidate the two neighboring parking properties into an integrated facility with approximately 4,400 spaces across more than 40 acres.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), BlackRock
- Target
- TCR, TCR (airport ground support equipment lessor)
- Seller
- 3i Infrastructure plc
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Belgium
- Type
- Buyout
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TCR, the world’s largest independent lessor of airport ground support equipment, from 3i Infrastructure plc. TCR’s management team will also invest alongside GIP, and the deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- Luv-A-Wash
- Seller
- Ellis Love (President, Luv-A-Wash)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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March 12, 2026
- Buyer
- LOGISTEC
- Target
- Travero's Logistics Park Dubuque (LPD)
- Seller
- Travero
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LOGISTEC announced the acquisition of Travero’s Logistics Park Dubuque (LPD), a multi-purpose marine terminal located in East Dubuque, Illinois on the Upper Mississippi River. The deal expands LOGISTEC’s inland waterways network and provides new routing options for agriculture, manufacturing, and energy supply chains across the U.S. Midwest and toward the Gulf Coast.
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- Buyer
- Ridgewood Infrastructure
- Target
- Sierra Railroad Company, Central Valley Ag Transport (CVAT)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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March 11, 2026
- Buyer
- RBW Logistics
- Target
- Metrix Logistics Group, LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
RBW Logistics announced it has acquired Metrix Logistics Group, LLC as part of a strategy to expand its national logistics footprint and capabilities. The deal extends RBW’s geographic presence into the Texas market and is intended to enhance network connectivity and service offerings by integrating Metrix’s assets, talent, and industry expertise.
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March 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Redwood Logistics
- Target
- Stridas
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Redwood Logistics, a Chicago-based modern 4PL, announced it is acquiring Stridas, a Cincinnati managed transportation provider focused on data-driven freight optimization and commercial solution design. The deal expands Redwood’s managed transportation capabilities by integrating Stridas’ network redesign methodology with Redwood’s RedwoodConnect technology platform.
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- Buyer
- Monomoy Capital Partners
- Target
- Jiffy Lube International, Inc., Premium Velocity Auto
- Seller
- Pennzoil Quaker State Company DBA SOPUS Products, Shell USA, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Monomoy Capital Partners entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jiffy Lube International, Inc. from Pennzoil Quaker State Company (SOPUS Products), a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell USA, for approximately $1.3 billion. The transaction also includes Jiffy Lube subsidiary Premium Velocity Auto.
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- Buyer
- Diana Shipping Inc.
- Target
- Genco Shipping Trading Limited
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Diana Shipping increased its all-cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Genco Shipping Trading Limited that it does not already own to $23.50 per share. The revised proposal is supported by fully committed financing totaling $1.433 billion, and a definitive agreement with Star Bulk Carriers to acquire 16 vessels from Genco for $470.5 million upon completion.
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- Buyer
- Malibu Boats, Inc.
- Target
- Saxdor Yachts
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Finland
- Type
- Buyout
Malibu Boats, Inc. announced it has acquired Saxdor Yachts, valuing the deal at approximately €150 million (about $175 million). The acquisition expands Malibu’s global marine platform and adds premium adventure dayboats to its portfolio, with Saxdor continuing to operate as a subsidiary while maintaining its brand identity.
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March 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Moeris
- Target
- Richmond Traffic Control
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Moeris acquired Richmond Traffic Control, a work zone safety and traffic control services provider based in Ashland, Virginia. The deal expands Moeris’ roadway safety and traffic control platform into the Mid-Atlantic while Richmond Traffic Control will retain its name, locations, team, and operational structure.
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March 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Thoma Bravo
- Target
- WWEX Group
- Seller
- CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII, Providence Equity Partners, Ridgemont Equity Partners, PSG, Other existing WWEX Group investors (consortium)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Thoma Bravo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WWEX Group, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating brands including Worldwide Express and GlobalTranz. After the acquisition closes (expected in Q2 2026), Thoma Bravo will combine WWEX Group with its portfolio company Auctane to build a diversified, AI-enabled end-to-end logistics and shipping technology platform.
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- Buyer
- Legato Merger Corp. III
- Target
- Einride AB
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Sweden
- Type
- Growth capital
Einride AB and Legato Merger Corp. III entered into a definitive business combination agreement under which Einride will become a NYSE-listed public company. The transaction is supported by a $113 million oversubscribed PIPE financing (with participation from EQT Ventures and other investors) and includes an additional $100 million crossover financing raised by Einride during 2025.
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- Buyer
- Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd
- Target
- Macquarie AirFinance Limited (MAF)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United Arab Emirates
- Type
- Buyout
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Macquarie AirFinance Limited (MAF) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $7 billion. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, adding scale and expanding DAE’s airline leasing franchise.
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February 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Armira
- Target
- Viabus B.V.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
H.I.G. WhiteHorse, the credit affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, provided first-lien, senior-secured financing to support Armira’s acquisition of Viabus B.V., a Dutch tour operator focused on affordable guided coach travel for senior travelers. Under Armira’s ownership, Viabus is expected to continue expanding its presence in the senior travel market.
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February 26, 2026
- Buyer
- APM Terminals, A.P. Moller–Maersk
- Target
- South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port
- Seller
- Saudi Ports Authority
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Saudi Arabia
- Type
- Growth capital
APM Terminals, a wholly owned subsidiary of A.P. Moller–Maersk, acquired a 37.5% stake in the South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port. Saudi Ports Authority announced the sale as Maersk seeks deeper operational integration in Jeddah and increased connectivity along the Red Sea corridor.
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February 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Uber Technologies, Inc.
- Target
- SpotHero, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Uber Technologies, Inc. has agreed to acquire SpotHero, a parking reservation marketplace, bringing in-app parking reservation capabilities to the Uber app. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
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February 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Tidewater Inc.
- Target
- Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A., Atlantic Offshore Services S.A.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Brazil
- Type
- Buyout
Tidewater announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and its affiliate Atlantic Offshore Services S.A. (collectively, WSUT) for approximately $500 million in an all-cash transaction, including assumption/rollover of existing debt. The acquisition is designed to expand Tidewater’s footprint in Brazil and strengthen its offshore support vessel fleet, adding 22 platform supply vessels (PSVs) and about $441 million of existing backlog.
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February 17, 2026
- Buyer
- LOGISTEC
- Target
- IPA Terminal (IPA, ATEMSA, SMA, STEEL)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Mexico
- Type
- Buyout
LOGISTEC entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of IPA Terminal (IPA, ATEMSA, SMA, STEEL) at the Port of Altamira, Mexico. The deal is intended to expand LOGISTEC’s international footprint into Latin America and strengthen its capabilities as a global multi-purpose marine terminal operator.
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February 16, 2026
- Buyer
- Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P.
- Target
- AIT Worldwide Logistics
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
AIT Worldwide Logistics entered into a definitive agreement to partner with Greenbriar Equity Group to support the global freight forwarder’s next phase of growth. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close before Q4 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Hapag-Lloyd, FIMI Opportunity Funds
- Target
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Israel
- Type
- Buyout
Hapag-Lloyd has signed a merger agreement to acquire 100% of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $4.2 billion (=$35.00 per share). The transaction is expected to close by late 2026 and includes plans for FIMI Opportunity Funds to form a new Israeli company (“New ZIM”) to acquire a carved-out portion of ZIM’s business tied to the Special State Share (Golden Share).
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February 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Chorus Aviation Inc.
- Target
- Kadex Aero Supply Ltd.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Chorus Aviation Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply Ltd., an independent distributor of aircraft parts and related repair and overhaul services. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, for total consideration of approximately CAD 50 million (with customary adjustments and contingent consideration).
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February 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Estes Logistics (division of Estes Express Lines)
- Target
- Key Trucking Inc
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Estes Logistics, a division of Estes Express Lines, has acquired Key Trucking Inc, a regional full-service transportation and freight provider based in Kent, Washington. The deal expands Estes Logistics’ footprint into the Pacific Northwest, and Key Trucking’s employees are expected to transition seamlessly to Estes.
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February 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Left Lane Auto, LLC, Bertram Capital
- Target
- Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Type
- Addon
Left Lane Auto, a national tire retail and automotive-service platform backed by Bertram Capital, acquired Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment, a six-store full-service automotive repair and maintenance chain based in Portland, Maine. The deal terms were not disclosed and Left Lane said it plans to retain management and employees while expanding the Don Foshay's brand and its presence across New England.
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February 10, 2026
- Buyer
- W&B Service Company, Stellex Capital Management
- Target
- Sanders Trailer Service
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Addon
W&B Service Company, a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management, has acquired Sanders Trailer Service, a full-service semi-trailer dealership with three locations in Kansas and Missouri. The deal expands W&B's trailer sales and service capabilities into Kansas and western Missouri, adding agricultural-focused trailer offerings and parts/service capacity for customers across the Midwest.
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February 9, 2026
- Buyer
- PrimeFlight Aviation Services
- Target
- GAT Airline Ground Support
- Seller
- Atlantic Street Capital
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
PrimeFlight Aviation Services has acquired GAT Airline Ground Support from private equity firm Atlantic Street Capital. GAT, a Peachtree City, Georgia-based provider of ground handling, cargo handling and catering (Sky Café) services with ~6,000 employees across nearly 70 North American airports, will expand PrimeFlight's footprint and capabilities in airline ground services and catering.
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February 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Trane Technologies
- Target
- CSTK, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Trane Technologies, through its Thermo King brand, completed the acquisition of CSTK, Inc., an independent Thermo King dealer serving the Northeast and Central United States. CSTK’s operations are transitioning into Trane Technologies’ Thermo King Americas business as company-owned dealerships across 10 sites, serving the existing customer base.
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February 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Exclusive Investments, LLC
- Target
- Inspirato Incorporated
- Seller
- Inspirato shareholders (including Payam Zamani via One Planet Group)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Exclusive Investments, LLC, the parent company behind The Exclusive Collective, completed its acquisition of Inspirato, taking the luxury travel subscription company private. The all-cash deal was approved by Inspirato’s board and shareholders and values Inspirato at approximately $59 million on a fully diluted basis.
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February 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Straightaway Tire & Auto
- Target
- Silverlake Automotive
- Seller
- Will Sando, Rebecka Sando
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Straightaway Tire & Auto acquired Silverlake Automotive, a five-location automotive repair brand serving the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho market. The acquisition expands Straightaway into Spokane, Washington and broader Idaho, with Silverlake becoming Straightaway’s fifth brand under its platform.
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January 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Unifi Aviation, Argenbright Group
- Target
- Viggo
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- North Brabant, Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
Unifi Aviation, part of the Argenbright Group, has acquired Viggo, a Dutch ground-handling provider with more than 50 years of experience. The deal expands Unifi’s footprint into continental Europe—adding operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport—and aims to provide airline partners enhanced stability and resources while maintaining Viggo's operational leadership.
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January 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Bain Capital
- Target
- APP Jet Center
- Seller
- Ridgewood Infrastructure
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bain Capital acquired APP Jet Center, a five-location fixed-base operator (FBO) aviation infrastructure platform, to enter the FBO sector. Ridgewood Infrastructure sold APP and the transaction closed in March 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
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January 29, 2026
- Buyer
- Bosch Truck Group
- Target
- Dawson International Truck Centres (DITC)
- Seller
- Dawson Group (via Dawson International Truck Centres / DITC)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Bosch Truck Group acquired Dawson International Truck Centres (DITC), a full-service International and Isuzu commercial truck dealership group headquartered in Kamloops, British Columbia. Capital West Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to DITC in the transaction.
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- Buyer
- Werner Enterprises, Inc., Werner Enterprises, Inc.
- Target
- First Enterprises, Inc. (FirstFleet), FirstFleet real estate properties
- Seller
- FirstFleet owners (including Paul Wilson)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Werner Enterprises, Inc. acquired privately owned Dedicated trucking company First Enterprises, Inc. (FirstFleet) for approximately $245 million in cash, and will separately purchase FirstFleet’s real estate properties for about $37.8 million. The acquisition positions Werner as the fifth-largest Dedicated carrier in the U.S. and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share.
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January 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Core & Main Inc.
- Target
- Pioneer Supply
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Core & Main has closed its previously announced acquisition of Pioneer Supply, a distributor of water, wastewater, and storm drainage products with locations in Moore, Oklahoma and Weatherford, Texas. The deal expands Core & Main’s local “last mile” distribution coverage in two infrastructure-focused states while deepening its presence in municipal and related end markets.
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January 27, 2026
- Target
- Toyota of Lincoln Park
- Seller
- AutoCanada Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
AutoCanada Inc. has completed the sale of its Toyota of Lincoln Park dealership in Chicago, Illinois as part of its previously announced plan to exit its U.S. operations and strengthen its balance sheet. AutoCanada received approximately CAD $11.2 million in cash for goodwill and fixed assets (excluding inventory and net working capital), with proceeds used to reduce its revolving credit facility.
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January 26, 2026
- Buyer
- Vantage Corp, Vantage (BVI) Corporation
- Target
- Peijun Marine Consultant Co., Limited
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Type
- Buyout
Vantage Corp, through its wholly owned subsidiary Vantage (BVI) Corporation, completed the acquisition of a 60% interest in Hong Kong-based Peijun Marine Consultant Co., Limited. The majority stake is intended to strengthen Vantage's Greater China presence and enhance its petrochemicals and sales & purchase shipbroking capabilities as part of a planned tri-hub model across Asia.
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January 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Lone Star Funds
- Target
- Alliance Ground International (AGI)
- Seller
- Greenbriar Equity Group, Audax Private Equity
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lone Star Funds, through an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alliance Ground International (AGI) from Greenbriar Equity Group and Audax Private Equity. AGI is a North American airport services provider operating across more than 60 airports and employing over 12,000 professionals.
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January 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Fair Holdings, Inc., PenFed Credit Union, Zurich North America, AutoNation, Atlantic Coast Automotive, Impel AI, ID.me, CRIF, In The Car
- Target
- TrueCar, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fair Holdings, led by TrueCar founder Scott Painter, completed a $227 million all-cash take-private acquisition of TrueCar. The deal is backed by a strategic investor group including PenFed Credit Union, Zurich North America, AutoNation, Atlantic Coast Automotive, and technology partners such as Impel AI, ID.me, CRIF, and In The Car.
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January 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Propark Mobility
- Target
- Pittsburgh Valet
- Seller
- Rich Nerone
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Propark Mobility has acquired Pittsburgh Valet, a regional valet-service provider, expanding Propark’s operations in Western Pennsylvania. The deal brings Pittsburgh Valet’s more than 20 years of hospitality- and event-focused parking experience into Propark’s national parking and mobility platform, providing additional technology and operational resources while preserving local service roots.
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January 20, 2026
- Buyer
- AutoCanada Inc.
- Target
- Modern Autobody
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
AutoCanada Inc. completed its acquisition of Modern Autobody, a single-location collision and refinish repair facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The deal expands AutoCanada’s collision repair footprint in the Edmonton market and strengthens its OEM luxury certification coverage, including for EV and premium brands.
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January 16, 2026
- Buyer
- AMPORTS
- Target
- Red Hook ConRo Terminal (Port Freeport operations)
- Seller
- Red Hook Terminals / Red Hook ConRo Terminal
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
AMPORTS, a North American port operator and automotive services provider, acquired the operations of the Red Hook ConRo Terminal at Port Freeport, expanding its stevedoring and terminal services to the Gulf Coast. The purchase completes AMPORTS' coast-to-coast stevedoring footprint and transfers the existing Port Freeport operations and staff to AMPORTS.
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- Buyer
- Allegiant Travel Company
- Target
- Sun Country Airlines
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Allegiant Travel Company has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Sun Country Airlines for about $1.5 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction. The combination is intended to create a larger, leisure-focused U.S. airline with an expanded route network and expected annual run-rate synergies of $140 million by the third year after closing.
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- Buyer
- EPS Ventures Ltd
- Target
- Cool Company Ltd.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Cool Company Ltd. (CoolCo) completed its previously announced cash merger with a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of EPS Ventures Ltd (EPS). The merger has been registered in Bermuda, with CoolCo surviving and becoming wholly owned by EPS and its subsidiaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of buyers are active in transportation deals?
Both strategic operators (for example, Estes Logistics, Werner Enterprises, Wabtec Corporation, AMPORTS) and private‑equity or sponsor-backed platforms (for example, Stellex Capital Management, Atlantic Street Capital) are active, using acquisitions to add routes, services and aftermarket capabilities.
Which subsectors within transportation are most represented?
Recent activity is concentrated in trucking and dedicated fleets, airport ground handling and catering, trailer sales and service, fleet installation/telematics, rail equipment and couplers, and port/terminal operations.
Do transactions typically change local operations or staff?
Many deals preserve local operations and employees while integrating back‑office or network capabilities — for example, Estes Logistics transferred Key Trucking staff, and AMPORTS assumed Port Freeport operations and staff.
Are these deals domestic or international in scope?
Both. The listings include domestic U.S. deals across multiple states and international transactions such as Wabtec’s acquisition in Sweden, Unifi Aviation in the Netherlands, and Vantage Corp’s investment in Hong Kong.