Tracked deals
94
94 tracked deals across 2014-2026.
Transportation Buyers & Acquisitions in California
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
79 strategic · 37 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
18 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Logistics and transportation operators expand by acquiring established regional providers, including Proficient Auto Logistics and Hansen & Adkins in California.
- Asset and fleet platforms grow global coverage: CS Leasing Holding PTE Ltd. (managed by ITE Management) acquired Triton International Limited’s ISO tank container fleet.
- Aerial services and public-sector operations are scaled through platform rollups, as seen with Fundamental Advisors acquiring BlueSky Helicopters.
- Mobility retail expansion continues in the Bay Area with AutoNation, Inc. acquiring three premium dealerships: Audi Fremont, Mercedes-Benz of Fremont, and Porsche Fremont.
- Rail infrastructure deals include vertical integration: Sierra Railroad Company (Ridgewood Infrastructure portfolio) acquired Central Valley Ag Transport (CVAT) to support agricultural transload capabilities.
| Deal type | Example buyer(s) | Example target(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle & auto transport | Proficient Auto Logistics | Hansen & Adkins |
| ISO tank containers (leasing) | CS Leasing Holding PTE Ltd. | Triton International Limited |
| Aerial services | Fundamental Advisors | BlueSky Helicopters |
| Short line rail + transload | Sierra Railroad Company | Central Valley Ag Transport (CVAT) |
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAZ Parking | 2 | Largest privately owned parking operator in the U.S.; pro... | Strategic |
| Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. | 2 | Japanese public leasing and finance company formed from t... | Strategic |
| Ridgewood Infrastructure | 2 | Investment firm focused on essential infrastructure busin... | PE |
| AOI Capital | 1 | Investment firm focused on e-commerce, pharmaceutical dis... | Investor |
| Alba Wheels Up | 1 | Integrated logistics provider offering customs brokerage,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| All Aboard America! Holdings, Inc. | 1 | Regional motorcoach, charter bus and shuttle operator pla... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Alstom | 1 | Global transportation company providing rolling stock, si... | Strategic |
| American Trailer World (ATW) | 1 | Manufacturer, distributor and retailer of professional an... | Strategic |
| Annex Brands, Inc. | 1 | Franchisor of packing, shipping, and office/mail service ... | Strategic |
| Apollo managed funds (Apollo) | 1 | Global alternative asset manager investing across credit ... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Transportation in California by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Sonic Automotive, Inc.
- Target
- Porsche Walnut Creek
- Seller
- Fletcher Jones Automotive Group
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sonic Automotive, Inc. acquired Porsche Walnut Creek to expand its luxury presence in Northern California and grow its Porsche dealership portfolio. The dealership, previously operated by Fletcher Jones Automotive Group, serves Walnut Creek, the East Bay, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The transaction closed on August 25, 2026.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Kiva Sales & Service (KSS), Petalfast
- Target
- Kiva Sales & Service (KSS), Petalfast
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kiva Sales & Service (KSS) and Petalfast completed their previously announced merger on August 17, 2026, combining two regulated cannabis sales and distribution platforms into a single organization. The merged company offers multiple sales/distribution tiers (including KSS Lite and Full Partnership models) and plans to expand beyond California, initially targeting New York and New Jersey.
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- Buyer
- CS Leasing Holding PTE Ltd., ITE Management (ITE)
- Target
- Triton International Limited
- Seller
- Triton International Limited
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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July 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Fundamental Advisors
- Target
- BlueSky Helicopters
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- AutoNation, Inc.
- Target
- Audi Fremont, Mercedes-Benz of Fremont, Porsche Fremont
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Suntex Marina Investors LLC, Centerbridge Partners, L.P.
- Target
- Kinship Marina
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Suntex Marina Investors LLC, partnering with Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and affiliates, acquired Kinship Marina in Ventura, California. The acquisition expands Suntex’s California footprint and adds a full-service coastal marina, with plans to redevelop wet slips and improve marina infrastructure and vessel accommodations.
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June 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Recall Masters
- Target
- Smart Contact
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Decks & Docks Company, CCMP Growth
- Target
- J&W Lumber
- Seller
- J&W Owner Clyde Jennings
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- EZGO Technologies Ltd., Autotrax.ai Inc.
- Target
- Autotrax.ai Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
EZGO Technologies Ltd. signed a strategic investment and industrial cooperation framework agreement with Autotrax.ai Inc. and Zhejiang Hengyuan Machinery Co., Ltd. The parties will integrate EZGO’s lithium battery and intelligent vehicle control system with Zhejiang Hengyuan’s iChassis platform and Autotrax.ai’s autonomous driving engineering and California assembly capabilities to serve the U.S. market.
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- Buyer
- H.I.G. Capital
- Target
- International Aerospace Coatings (IAC)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
H.I.G. Capital said one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), a provider of aircraft painting solutions and related aviation services. H.I.G. plans to scale IAC by expanding its geographic footprint, investing in additional hangar capacity, and pursuing selective add-on acquisitions.
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- Buyer
- Annex Brands, Inc.
- Target
- Postal Connections of America
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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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
- 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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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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- Buyer
- GATX Corporation, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (and its institutional partners)
- Target
- Wells Fargo's rail operating lease portfolio, Wells Fargo's rail finance lease portfolio
- Seller
- Wells Fargo & Company
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
GATX Corporation and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners completed the acquisition of Wells Fargo's rail leasing portfolios on January 1, 2026. GATX and Brookfield purchased Wells Fargo's rail operating lease portfolio (~101,000 railcars) for about $4.2 billion via a joint venture, while Brookfield separately acquired Wells Fargo's rail finance lease portfolio (~22,000 railcars and ~400 locomotives); GATX will manage the railcars for the joint venture.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Caldicot Capital, Tamarix Capital Partners
- Target
- Custom Tours, Inc. (d/b/a Kushner & Associates)
- Seller
- Susan Kushner
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Affiliates of Caldicot Capital and Tamarix Capital Partners recapitalized Custom Tours, Inc., doing business as Kushner & Associates, in a transaction that closed December 18, 2025. Founder/CEO Susan Kushner will remain as CEO and retain a significant ownership stake while meaningful equity was granted to employees; terms were not disclosed.
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November 7, 2025
- Buyer
- Archer Aviation
- Target
- Hawthorne Airport (Hawthorne Municipal Airport / Jack Northrop Field)
- Seller
- City of Hawthorne
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Archer Aviation signed definitive agreements to acquire control of Hawthorne Airport (Hawthorne Municipal Airport) near Los Angeles for $126 million in cash and raised $650 million of additional equity capital. Archer intends to use the 80-acre site as the operational center for its planned Los Angeles air taxi network and as an AI-powered aviation testbed to develop next-generation air traffic and ground operations systems.
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November 6, 2025
- Buyer
- IPS Group, Inc.
- Target
- Populus Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
IPS Group, a San Diego-based provider of smart parking and curb management technologies, has acquired Populus Technologies, a San Francisco-based provider of mobility data, curb management and parking payments software. The acquisition will integrate Populus' mobility and curb-data platform with IPS's parking, payment and enforcement systems to expand IPS's smart mobility capabilities for municipalities, universities, transportation agencies and private operators.
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October 15, 2025
- Buyer
- FlyHouse
- Target
- Sun Air Jets
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
FlyHouse has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sun Air Jets, a Southern California aircraft management and charter operator. The deal is intended to expand FlyHouse’s maintenance, management, and operational capabilities, including adding FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification and expanding facilities and fleet capacity at West Coast airports.
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September 8, 2025
- Buyer
- Pro-Vision, Vance Street Capital
- Target
- Spartan Radar
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Pro-Vision, a mobile video technology provider backed by Vance Street Capital, has acquired Spartan Radar, a Los Alamitos, California-based developer of software-defined radar and collision-avoidance systems. The acquisition is an add-on to Pro-Vision’s platform intended to expand fleet safety capabilities by integrating advanced radar sensing with Pro-Vision’s vehicle video and data solutions.
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September 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo managed funds (Apollo), Brookfield, Sumisho Air Lease Corporation (Ireland) DAC
- Target
- Air Lease Corporation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Air Lease Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired in a 100% cash transaction by a newly established holding company, Sumisho Air Lease Corporation (Ireland) DAC, backed by Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo managed funds, and Brookfield. The deal values Air Lease at about $7.4 billion (approximately $28.2 billion including assumed/refinanced debt) at $65.00 per share, with expected closing in the first half of 2026.
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August 29, 2025
- Buyer
- Joby Aviation, Inc.
- Target
- Blade Air Mobility's passenger business (Blade passenger operations and brand)
- Seller
- Blade Air Mobility (passenger business shareholders/owners as part of the acquisition; specific sellers not named in provided text)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Joby Aviation completed its $125 million acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s urban air mobility passenger business. The deal gives Joby Blade’s network of terminals and loyal flyers across key markets in the U.S. and Southern Europe, accelerating Joby’s commercial launch plans using Blade’s existing passenger infrastructure and experience.
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July 21, 2025
- Buyer
- Orikan Group
- Target
- Global Parking Solutions USA
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Orikan Group has acquired Global Parking Solutions USA (GPS USA), bringing GPS USA leadership into Orikan's North American operations. The deal expands Orikan's on-street and multispace parking solutions presence in the United States and adds experienced local management to Orikan's Americas team.
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- Buyer
- Hand Family Companies, Sunset Distributing
- Target
- Stone Distributing Company
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hand Family Companies, via its subsidiary Sunset Distributing, acquired Stone Distributing Company (SDC). The deal expands HFC’s route-to-market capabilities in Southern California, adding SDC’s beverage distribution portfolio across craft beer, FMBs, RTDs, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
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April 22, 2025
- Buyer
- LAZ Parking
- Target
- FleetLogix
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LAZ Parking has acquired a majority interest in FleetLogix, a San Diego–based provider of fleet management, managed labor and staffing services for rental car agencies and airport operations. The partnership will let LAZ integrate FleetLogix's FleetAnalytix platform and workforce capabilities to expand service offerings and accelerate growth across the U.S. and Canada.
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- Buyer
- Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers (Cyclum Renewables LLC)
- Target
- ZEV TOUR - Clean Fleet Experience
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers (Cyclum Renewables LLC) has acquired ZEV TOUR - Clean Fleet Experience, an event production and alternative-fuel fleet consultancy founded by Ollie Danner. Cyclum said it will integrate ZEV TOUR's expertise to support fleets transitioning to electric, hydrogen, RNG and other low-/zero-carbon fuels while Danner joins Cyclum as Director of Alternative Fuel Technology and Marketing.
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- Buyer
- Alba Wheels Up, Cobalt Wine Logistics LLC, Southfield Capital
- Target
- North Coast Logistics, Inc.
- Seller
- Tammie Pisors, Travis Pisors
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Alba Wheels Up’s Cobalt Wine Logistics business unit, backed by private equity sponsor Southfield Capital, has acquired North Coast Logistics, Inc., a Petaluma-based wine consolidation and distribution specialist. The add-on expands Cobalt/Alba’s domestic over-the-road transportation and distribution capabilities, integrating NCL into Cobalt’s Napa warehousing and international logistics platform.
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November 1, 2024
- Buyer
- White Cap
- Target
- Triumph Geo-Synthetics, Inc.
- Seller
- Cissy McCaa
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
White Cap, a distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Triumph Geo-Synthetics, a geosynthetics and erosion control distributor based in Anaheim, California. The acquisition was later completed, with Triumph Geo-Synthetics becoming part of the White Cap suite of brands, branches, and value-added services.
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September 24, 2024
- Buyer
- Descartes Systems Group
- Target
- Assure Assist, Inc. (MyCarrierPortal)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Descartes Systems Group acquired Assure Assist, Inc., doing business as MyCarrierPortal (MCP), for approximately $24 million in up-front cash plus up to $6 million in performance-based earn-outs. The deal adds carrier onboarding, risk monitoring and KYC/fraud-prevention capabilities to Descartes’ logistics platform and complements its MacroPoint FraudGuard solution.
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August 22, 2024
- Buyer
- Groupe ADP
- Target
- PS (formerly The Private Suite)
- Seller
- TPG
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Groupe ADP has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PS (formerly The Private Suite) from TPG. PS operates private luxury airport terminals at LAX and ATL, with additional locations under development, and the acquisition is intended to accelerate PS’s expansion and integrate its services into Groupe ADP’s hospitality-focused airport strategy; terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings
- Target
- Dependable Highway Express (LTL business)
- Seller
- Dependable Supply Chain Services
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has acquired the less-than-truckload (LTL) operations of Los Angeles-based Dependable Highway Express from Dependable Supply Chain Services. The deal expands Knight-Swift's West Coast and Southwest LTL footprint—adding terminals and doors to its AAA Cooper division—to support the company's goal of building a nationwide LTL network.
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July 2, 2024
- Buyer
- ShipCalm
- Target
- River Source Logistics
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ShipCalm, an e-commerce operations platform and third-party logistics provider, has acquired River Source Logistics to expand its fulfillment capacity and third-party logistics capabilities. The deal more than doubles ShipCalm’s customer base, adds substantially larger warehouse capacity (including Los Angeles and Indiana footprints), and will enable cost savings and improved West Coast scale for ShipCalm’s customers.
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- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- Philip Thearle's Autowerks Collision Center
- Seller
- Philip Thearle
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG), the McKinney, Texas–based OEM-focused multi-shop operator backed by Susquehanna Private Capital, has acquired Philip Thearle’s Autowerks Collision Center in Santee, California. The 50,000 sq. ft. OEM-certified facility (BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and others) expands QCG’s West Coast footprint and OE repair capabilities as an add-on to its portfolio.
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- Buyer
- L Catterton
- Target
- AmaWaterways
- Seller
- Consortium of investors led by Certares, Certares
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
L Catterton entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in AmaWaterways, a luxury river cruise line. The stake is purchased from a consortium of investors led by Certares, while the founders and the Murphy family remain involved with meaningful ownership.
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April 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Fenix Parent LLC (Fenix Parts), Stellex Capital Management LLC
- Target
- Green Auto Parts & Recycling
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fenix Parent LLC (operating as Fenix Parts) has completed the acquisition of the assets of Green Auto Parts & Recycling in Sun Valley, California, marking Fenix's first location in California and expanding its footprint to 26 full-service and 5 self-service locations. The company said the acquisition establishes a West Coast presence to better serve the Los Angeles market; Edgar Akopyan will join Fenix as Director of Business Development, Southern California. Fenix is backed by Stellex Capital Management.
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March 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Transit Technologies
- Target
- TripShot
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Transit Technologies has acquired TripShot, a Silicon Valley–founded fleet management software company, to integrate TripShot's mobility platform into its AI-powered transit solutions. The acquisition expands Transit Technologies' capabilities across fixed-route, demand-response, safety/compliance and non-emergency medical transportation services and will broaden its product offering for public and private transit customers.
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February 27, 2024
- Buyer
- WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC)
- Target
- ShippingTree (rebranded to Kase)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC), a national third-party logistics provider, has acquired ShippingTree (which has rebranded to Kase) to strengthen its e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment capabilities. The deal brings ShippingTree's proprietary fulfillment technology and quick onboarding capabilities into WSI's larger network, enhancing service offerings for direct-to-consumer and retail brands.
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February 21, 2024
- Buyer
- Strategic Value Partners, LLC, Crestview Partners
- Target
- Hornblower Group
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Funds managed by Strategic Value Partners (SVP) will acquire majority ownership of Hornblower Group and provide $121 million of new equity while Crestview Partners will retain a significant minority stake and take sole ownership of Journey Beyond. The transaction is part of a broader financial restructuring that includes $300 million of DIP financing, approximately $720 million of debt reduction and the planned sale or wind-down of Hornblower’s American Queen Voyages unit to focus the business on core land- and water-based experiences.
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January 29, 2024
- Buyer
- WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.
- Target
- McGrath RentCorp
- Seller
- McGrath shareholders
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McGrath RentCorp in an all-cash/stock transaction valued at $3.8 billion. The combined company is expected to enhance WillScot Mobile Mini’s position in North American turnkey space solutions through complementary footprints and increased cross-selling of value-added products and services.
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October 25, 2023
- Buyer
- UPS
- Target
- Happy Returns
- Seller
- PayPal
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UPS has agreed to acquire Happy Returns, a U.S.-based software and reverse logistics company, from PayPal. The deal (terms undisclosed) will fold Happy Returns' no-box, no-label returns platform and drop-off network into UPS's package network and The UPS Store footprint — expanding box-free return availability to more than 12,000 U.S. locations; Happy Returns CEO David Sobie will continue to lead the business. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
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September 19, 2023
- Buyer
- Bird Global, Inc.
- Target
- Skinny Labs, Inc. (Spin)
- Seller
- TIER Mobility
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bird Global, Inc. acquired Skinny Labs, Inc. (doing business as Spin) from Berlin-based TIER Mobility for $19 million in a deal that included $10 million cash upfront, $6 million vendor take back and $3 million holdback. The acquisition makes Bird North America’s largest micromobility operator by market share, adds Spin’s ~60,000-vehicle fleet and ~50-city footprint, and is expected to deliver more than $20 million in synergies and be immediately accretive to earnings.
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September 13, 2023
- Buyer
- Propark Mobility
- Target
- California Parking
- Seller
- Puccinelli family (owners of California Parking)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Propark Mobility has acquired California Parking, a family-run parking operator headquartered in San Francisco with more than 20 locations across the city. The acquisition expands Propark’s West Coast footprint and transitions ownership from the Puccinelli family to Propark while maintaining California Parking’s local operations and team.
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September 8, 2023
- Buyer
- Autonomy
- Target
- EV Mobility, LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Autonomy, an electric vehicle subscription company based in Santa Monica, has agreed to acquire the technology, assets and customer accounts of EV Mobility, an all-electric car-sharing platform that provides EVs as an amenity to hotels and multi-family properties. The deal (cash and stock, terms undisclosed) is intended to accelerate Autonomy's entry into car-sharing, expand its product offering, and scale usage through EV Mobility's existing hospitality and property partnerships; the transaction is expected to close in Q4 2023.
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August 2, 2023
- Buyer
- Econolite
- Target
- Western Pacific Signal, LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Econolite, part of Umovity, has acquired its long-time distribution partner Western Pacific Signal, LLC (WPS). The acquisition expands Econolite’s One-Stop-Shop ITS capabilities and adds experienced technical sales and field support resources across the Western United States.
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- Buyer
- Surf Air Mobility Inc.
- Target
- Southern Airways Corporation, Southern Airways Express, Mokulele Airlines
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Surf Air Mobility (SAM) announced that its transaction with Southern Airways (Southern), including affiliated brand Mokulele Airlines, has closed effective July 27, 2023. The combination creates a larger, nationwide regional air mobility platform and accelerates SAM’s electrification strategy for Cessna Grand Caravan fleets.
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- Buyer
- RedBird Capital Partners, Main Street Advisors
- Target
- Go Rentals
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
RedBird Capital Partners has made a significant minority investment in Go Rentals, the U.S.-based luxury car rental provider, with Main Street Advisors participating alongside RedBird. The founders will remain in place and RedBird partners will join Go Rentals' board as the company looks to accelerate growth across private aviation, sports, entertainment and other premium end markets using RedBird's ecosystem.
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June 13, 2023
- Buyer
- The Home Depot
- Target
- Temco Logistics
- Seller
- Templeton family
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Home Depot has acquired Temco Logistics, a white‑glove appliance delivery and installation provider that has served large retailers for decades. The deal, disclosed at Home Depot's investor day, is intended to improve the retailer's appliance and bulky‑goods delivery experience and drive operational efficiency; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Getaround
- Target
- HyreCar Inc.
- Seller
- HyreCar Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Getaround (NYSE: GETR) will acquire substantially all assets of HyreCar Inc., integrating HyreCar’s gig carsharing service into Getaround’s connected carsharing marketplace. The transaction (expected to close on or about May 15, 2023) is intended to expand Getaround’s supply and capabilities for rideshare and delivery drivers and strengthen its position in the carsharing market.
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- Buyer
- Partners Warehouse, Red Arts Capital
- Target
- FLEX Logistics
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Chicago private equity firm Red Arts Capital, via its portfolio company Partners Warehouse, has acquired FLEX Logistics, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Eastvale, California. The add-on strengthens Partners Warehouse's West Coast footprint and adds nearly 900,000 square feet of warehousing capacity; terms were not disclosed.
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February 16, 2023
- Buyer
- Fort Point Capital
- Target
- The Yandell Family of Companies
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Boston-based private equity firm Fort Point Capital has invested in The Yandell Family of Companies, a Benicia, California-based provider of temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation, and freight brokerage services serving the wine, food and beverage industries. Fort Point will operate Yandell as a platform investment to support growth, sales and marketing investments, capability enhancement, and geographic expansion; debt financing was provided by Live Oak Bank and NorthCoast Mezzanine.
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What transportation subsectors are represented in California acquisitions here?
The listed transactions span auto logistics, ISO tank container leasing, aerial firefighting and utility services, passenger vehicle retail dealerships, marina operations, rail transload and shortline rail, and related logistics-enabled services like dealership call-center support.
Are the deals focused only on operators in California?
The page is organized around California deals, and the transactions shown list California-based locations. Some buyers also describe broader U.S. or global portfolio expansion as part of the rationale.
Do any acquisitions reflect vertical integration in transportation?
Yes. In rail, Sierra Railroad Company acquired Central Valley Ag Transport (CVAT) to strengthen agricultural transload capabilities connected to its network.
Are there acquisition activities beyond traditional vehicle or rail assets?
Yes. The page includes transportation-adjacent services such as Recall Masters acquiring a call center operation (Smart Contact) for dealership service call overflow and after-hours inquiries, and Annex Brands adding packaging and shipping franchises via Postal Connections of America.
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