Tracked deals
1067
1067 tracked deals across 2006-2026.
Top Transportation Acquirers (2006-2026)
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
845 strategic · 507 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
213 tracked deals announced in 2026.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Fuel distribution scale-ups: Sunoco’s planned acquisition of Offen Petroleum targets added volume, customers, and geographic reach across multiple U.S. regions.
- Marine and leisure services consolidation: Safe Harbor Marinas agreed to acquire MarineMax in an all-cash deal, backed by Blackstone Infrastructure, centered on premium pricing and expanded footprint in Florida.
- Asset and leasing platform expansion: CS Leasing Holding acquired Triton International’s ISO tank container fleet to strengthen global coverage; ORIX Aviation agreed to acquire AerFin for aircraft leasing, asset management, and aviation aftermarket services.
- Regional platform building in services: Access Holdings Management Company made a controlling investment in Reliable Towing Holdings to modernize and scale via technology and operator roll-ups; Blue Point Capital Partners recapitalized Dumpsters.com to expand B2B sales and deepen complementary site services.
- Automotive aftermarket and repair roll-ups: Omega Holdings acquired Wells Vehicle Electronics’ aftermarket electronics business in Texas; Straightaway acquired The Shop @ 160 to enter the Carolinas market.
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Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Point Capital LLC | 10 | Private equity firm focused on control investments in low... | PE |
| Wind Point Partners | 10 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in industrial... | PE |
| FleetPride, Inc. | 8 | Nation’s largest distributor of heavy-duty truck and trai... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Propark Mobility | 7 | National parking management and mobility services provide... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| AddSecure | 6 | European provider of premium IoT solutions focused on sec... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Castik Capital | 6 | European private equity firm that manages funds and holds... | PE |
| Vehicle Management Solutions LLC | 6 | Provider of end-to-end vehicle management solutions inclu... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| American Track | 5 | Leading independent provider of turnkey railroad design, ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| KKR | 5 | Global investment firm offering private equity, credit, r... | PE |
| Stonepeak | 5 | Alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructur... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Transportation by Year
Last 9 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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September 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Eagle Leasing Company, Rent-A-Container Network
- Target
- GoldStar Storage Container & Trailer Rentals
- Seller
- Leigh Ann Burdick, Patricia Burdick
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Eagle Leasing Company acquired GoldStar Storage Container & Trailer Rentals to expand Eagle Leasing’s southeastern North Carolina presence. The deal adds another Wilmington-area location and additional resources to Eagle Leasing’s existing Charlotte and Raleigh operations; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Copart, Inc.
- Target
- ACV
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Copart entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ACV for $10.50 per share in cash, implying an equity value of approximately $1.9 billion. The deal combines Copart’s physical online vehicle auction network with ACV’s digital dealer-to-dealer wholesale marketplace and vehicle data/AI technology to create an end-to-end, fully digital vehicle remarketing platform.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- RTB Holdings
- Target
- Boost Transport, LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RTB Holdings acquired Boost Transport, LLC, a Georgia-based provider of managed transportation services, LTL, parcel, and fulfillment solutions. The transaction closed on August 21, 2026, and Boost will continue operating under its existing name and leadership team within the AMX Companies platform.
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September 3, 2026
- Buyer
- LV Petroleum LLC
- Target
- Travel center in Seminole, Oklahoma
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LV Petroleum LLC acquired a travel center in Seminole, Oklahoma on July 23, expanding its travel center network. The company also continued its restaurant expansion during the month, including new Bojangles, Sbarro, and additional locations in Nevada and Ohio.
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September 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR)
- Target
- Companhia de Participações em Concessões (CPC)
- Seller
- Motiva Infraestrutura de Mobilidade S.A. (Motiva)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Mexico
- Type
- Buyout
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) and Motiva Infraestrutura de Mobilidade S.A. announced that ASUR has closed the acquisition of Motiva’s entire equity interest in Companhia de Participações em Concessões (CPC) for R$5.1 billion (US$992.2 million), following satisfaction of conditions precedent under an agreement dated November 18, 2025. The deal expands ASUR’s airport portfolio by adding 20 airports across Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Curaçao.
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- Buyer
- Apollo-managed funds, KKR-managed funds
- Target
- Atlantic Aviation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Apollo-managed funds acquired a significant interest in Atlantic Aviation via a strategic partnership with KKR, valuing the aviation infrastructure platform at nearly $10 billion. KKR-managed funds will remain a substantial shareholder, and Apollo said it sees additional growth opportunities from investing in the existing platform and expanding into new markets.
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August 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Priority Courier Experts, Trident Management, Bluejay Capital
- Target
- INPAX Shipping Solutions
- Seller
- Leonard Wright
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Priority Courier Experts (PCE) has acquired INPAX Shipping Solutions, an Atlanta-based logistics provider. The deal expands PCE’s geographic reach and service capabilities across the Southeast, adding scale, brokerage/distribution capabilities, and vertical logistics expertise.
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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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- Buyer
- Sumitomo Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service
- Target
- FleetPartners
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia
- Type
- Buyout
A consortium led by Sumitomo Corporation has offered A$813.1 million (about $582 million) to acquire Australia’s vehicle leasing and fleet management company FleetPartners, escalating a four-way takeover battle. The offer values FleetPartners at A$3.85 per share in cash and includes Sumitomo together with Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service.
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- Buyer
- Mubadala Capital
- Target
- Arrive Logistics
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arrive Logistics has entered into a definitive agreement under which Mubadala Capital will acquire a majority equity interest in the North American truckload brokerage. The investment is expected to support Arrive’s next phase of growth through expanded service offerings, talent acquisition, and technology innovation, including its ARRIVEnow transportation management system.
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- Buyer
- KNOT Offshore Partners LP, KNOT Shuttle Tankers AS
- Target
- Knutsen Canadian Chartering AS
- Seller
- Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
KNOT Offshore Partners LP’s wholly owned subsidiary, KNOT Shuttle Tankers AS, agreed to acquire Knutsen Canadian Chartering AS, the owner of the DP2 shuttle tanker Hedda Knutsen, from Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS. The purchase price was set at $113.0 million, net of $89.4 million of outstanding indebtedness, plus $0.8 million of capitalized fees.
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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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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- RTB Holdings
- Target
- Alabama Motor Express, JIT-Ex
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
M&T Capital Partners launched RTB Holdings, a multi-modal transportation and logistics platform anchored by Alabama Motor Express (AMX), headquartered in Dothan, Alabama. The platform recently completed its first acquisition, JIT-Ex, and is positioning for further national expansion across asset-based trucking and technology-enabled brokerage/managed services.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- LongueVue Capital, Lake Ten Capital Partners
- Target
- Customized Distributions Services (CDS)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
LongueVue Capital (LVC) and Lake Ten Capital Partners (LTCP) partnered with the management team of Customized Distributions Services (CDS) to recapitalize the company and provide growth capital. The investment is intended to fund strategic initiatives to expand CDS’s geographic footprint and capabilities as a value-added warehousing and distribution platform.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Clearview Capital
- Target
- LJM
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Clearview Capital entered into a strategic partnership with technology-enabled parcel shipping advisory and management company LJM. The investment/transaction closed on May 6, 2026 and provides additional resources to accelerate LJM’s Parcel Intelligence Platform, analytics, and executive shipping advisory offerings.
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- Buyer
- Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.
- Target
- Hansen & Adkins
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Proficient Auto Logistics completed its previously announced acquisition of Hansen & Adkins (H&A) on August 13, 2026. The combined company positions the business as North America’s largest auto transportation provider, expected to transport more than four million vehicles annually.
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- Buyer
- Goldman Sachs Alternatives (Infrastructure)
- Target
- Tosca
- Seller
- Funds advised by Apax Partners, Apax Partners
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Tosca, a global provider of reusable asset pooling and logistics solutions for the food supply chain, from funds advised by Apax Partners. Following completion (expected to close in 2026 subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals), Goldman Sachs Alternatives plans to partner with Tosca management and invest further in its asset base, operating platform, technology, and customer offering.
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August 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Jeff Taylor
- Target
- Sundance Marine
- Seller
- Ron Richardson, Susan Richardson
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Sundance Marine, a MasterCraft, Nautique, and Sea Ray dealership in Grand Junction, Colorado, from Ron and Susan Richardson to Jeff Taylor. The company says the transaction was consummated, with Sundance Marine remaining at its current location.
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August 11, 2026
- Buyer
- ACERTUS
- Target
- Fisher Shipping Company
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ACERTUS, the automotive logistics-as-a-service platform, announced the acquisition of Fisher Shipping, a vehicle transportation provider. The deal will expand ACERTUS’ carrier network and customer access to its full suite of services, including transportation, storage, vehicle care and maintenance, and title and registration. Fisher Shipping will continue operating under its existing brand, and its CEO Dave Fisher will become an equity holder in ACERTUS.
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August 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Velocity FBO Network, Tallvine Partners
- Target
- SkyPlace FBO
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Velocity FBO Network, backed by Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of SkyPlace FBO, an FBO serving San Antonio International Airport in Texas. The deal marks Velocity’s sixth location and expands its geographically diversified North American fixed-base operator platform.
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August 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Safe Harbor Marinas
- Target
- MarineMax, Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MarineMax, Inc. has entered into a definitive all-cash agreement to be acquired by Safe Harbor Marinas, a Blackstone Infrastructure portfolio company, for $53.00 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $1.5 billion. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including MarineMax shareholder approval and regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the end of 2026.
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August 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Omega Holdings
- Target
- Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Omega Holdings acquired the automotive aftermarket electronic components business of Wells Vehicle Electronics, L.P. The deal is intended to expand Omega’s capabilities in the vehicle electronics category and improve areas such as time in transit, fill rates, pricing, and quality assurances. The acquired aftermarket business will continue to operate as a standalone business under the Omega Holdings group.
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August 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Fastfrate Group
- Target
- Jardine Transport Group
- Seller
- SeaFort Capital Inc., Certain members of the Jardine Transport Group executive team
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Fastfrate Group acquired 100% of Jardine Transport Group from SeaFort Capital Inc. and certain members of Jardine’s executive team. The deal strengthens Fastfrate’s truckload, LTL, logistics, warehousing, and distribution capabilities while expanding Fastfrate’s presence in key Canadian markets.
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August 6, 2026
- Buyer
- ORIX Aviation
- Target
- AerFin
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
ORIX Aviation has agreed to acquire AerFin, expanding its services across the aircraft leasing, asset management, and aviation aftermarket lifecycle. AerFin provides aircraft and engine trading, inventory management, component sales, leasing, repair management, and engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
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- Buyer
- Switzer-CARTY Transportation Services Inc.
- Target
- Agnes Corporation
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Switzer-CARTY Transportation Services Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Agnes Corporation and its group of operating subsidiaries. The deal marks Switzer-CARTY’s first cross-border expansion into the United States and is pending customary regulatory approvals, including review by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.
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- Buyer
- Access Holdings Management Company, LLC, Collaborative Capital Management (Independent Sponsor)
- Target
- Reliable Towing Holdings Ltd.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Access Holdings Management Company acquired a controlling stake in Reliable Towing Holdings Ltd., a towing, recovery, and roadside services platform based in the Pacific Northwest. The investment establishes Reliable Towing as a foundation for a regional platform Access plans to modernize and scale via technology, operations improvements, geographic expansion, and additional operator roll-ups.
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- Buyer
- Maska
- Target
- Kenworth Montréal, PacLease Montréal
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Maska acquired Kenworth Montréal and PacLease Montréal operations, including four Kenworth dealerships, three TRP parts stores, and PacLease Montréal’s leasing operations. The deal was finalized July 15 and Maska assumed operations on Aug. 1, expanding Maska’s Quebec footprint and network to 19 locations.
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August 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Holand Automotive Group, Holand Leasing
- Target
- John Scotti Leasing Inc
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Divestiture
Holand Automotive Group, through its leasing division Holand Leasing, completed the acquisition of a selected portion of the lease portfolio of John Scotti Leasing Inc. The deal was executed via a court-supervised judicial administration process, with Holand acquiring only those lease assets that best fit its ultra-luxury leasing model. The remainder of the portfolio stays under judicial administration.
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- Buyer
- Sezali Inc
- Target
- OP Vessel Holdco LLC
- Seller
- OceanPal Inc.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Greece
- Type
- Divestiture
OceanPal completed the sale of 100% of the membership interests in its vessel-owning holding company, OP Vessel Holdco LLC, to Sezali Inc. The consideration consisted of cancellation of OceanPal’s 12,185 outstanding Series C preferred shares and cancellation of OceanPal’s $5.0 million of outstanding promissory notes.
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July 30, 2026
- Buyer
- Viso Business Capital
- Target
- Casago franchise operating territories (acquisitions of established short-term rental management territories), Vacasa (acquisition referenced)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Viso Business Capital arranged approximately $25 million in SBA acquisition financing to support buyers acquiring 10 Casago franchise operating territories. The territories were created as part of Casago’s acquisition of Vacasa, with the plan to convert centrally managed Vacasa markets into locally owned and operated franchises.
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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 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Rush Enterprises, Inc., MCT Companies
- Target
- MCT Companies' network of 17 Carrier Transicold full-service dealerships and 3 mobile service locations
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Rush Enterprises signed an agreement to form a 50%-owned joint venture with MCT Companies, a Carrier Transicold dealer group in the United States. The joint venture will operate MCT’s network of 17 full-service Carrier Transicold dealerships and 3 mobile service locations across multiple refrigerated freight states, with closing expected in the third quarter of 2026.
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July 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Straightaway
- Target
- The Shop @ 160
- Seller
- Arun Saluja (founder of The Shop @ 160)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Straightaway, an independent automotive repair platform headquartered in the Charlotte region, announced it has acquired The Shop @ 160, a full-service automotive repair shop in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The acquisition is Straightaway’s entry into the North and South Carolina market and its first shop in the greater Charlotte area.
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- Buyer
- Back Nine Equity, LLC
- Target
- Woodie's Wash Shack (brand and operating business of WWS Enterprises)
- Seller
- WWS Enterprises, Donald E. Phillips (founder and majority owner of WWS Enterprises)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Back Nine Equity, LLC—the parent company of Links Car Wash—has entered into an agreement to acquire the Woodie's Wash Shack brand, operated by WWS Enterprises. The deal will combine the Woodie's brand and operating platform with the Links Car Wash platform to create a scaled express car wash operator with 50 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas.
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July 26, 2026
- Buyer
- CORT Business Services
- Target
- Dwellworks Living
- Seller
- Dwellworks
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CORT Business Services, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has signed an agreement to acquire Dwellworks Living, the temporary housing division of Dwellworks. The acquired business will operate as “Dwellworks Living by CORT” following closing, which is expected on July 31, 2026 (subject to customary conditions).
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- Buyer
- ITE Management L.P.
- Target
- North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
ITE Management L.P. announced it acquired North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC) to expand its North American intermodal chassis platform to more than 60,000 assets. The deal adds more than 20,000 chassis to ITE’s existing chassis businesses (Milestone Chassis and Trend Intermodal), with customers able to access term leases, daily rentals, chassis pools, and customized programs.
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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
- FreightCar America, Inc.
- Target
- Southern Parts & Equipment, Inc. (SP&E)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) has completed the acquisition of Southern Parts & Equipment, Inc. (SP&E), a regional distributor of new, used, and reconditioned railcar parts and equipment. The deal expands FreightCar America's railcar aftermarket distribution capabilities and adds related consulting, inspections, and project services to broaden its aftermarket offering.
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- Buyer
- Omio Group
- Target
- Rail Europe
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- France
- Type
- Buyout
Omio Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Rail Europe, a global rail booking and distribution platform. Once completed, Rail Europe will join Omio’s B2C booking platform, B2B distribution business, and Rome2Rio, expanding Omio’s multimodal ground transportation proposition and global partner network.
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- Buyer
- Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.
- Target
- The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack Holding Corp.
- Seller
- Icahn Automotive Group LLC, Icahn Enterprises L.P.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. will acquire The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack Holding Corp. for approximately $700 million in cash, via a Mavis subsidiary. The deal expands Mavis’s footprint, particularly across the Western United States, and is expected to close in the coming months subject to customary conditions. Icahn Enterprises will retain Pep Boys’ owned real estate previously transferred to Icahn and also keep other automotive service businesses (AAMCO Transmissions and Precision Tune Auto Care) that are not included in the transaction.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Railmark Holdings
- Target
- Katahdin Railcar Services LLC
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Railmark Holdings acquired Katahdin Railcar Services LLC, an AAR-certified tank car and railcar repair operation based in Derby, Maine. The deal expands Railmark’s tank car repair footprint and supports Railmark’s plan to grow the KRS brand across additional U.S. locations and expand mobile repair services into New Brunswick and Quebec.
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- Buyer
- Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), GCM Grosvenor
- Target
- TIP Group
- Seller
- I Squared Capital
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Growth capital
I Squared Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a 25% minority interest in TIP Group to the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) and GCM Grosvenor. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
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July 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Emerald Lake Capital Management
- Target
- Electrical Cable Specialists, LLC (ECS)
- Seller
- Camp Lake Capital
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Camp Lake Capital has sold Electrical Cable Specialists, LLC (ECS) to Emerald Lake Capital Management. ECS is a specialty cable distributor and project integrator serving power generation, industrial, transit and rail, data center, renewables, and transmission and substation markets. The transaction closed on July 2, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
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July 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Collision Partners (CP)
- Target
- K&M Collision
- Seller
- Bradshaw family (Kevin and Meredith Bradshaw and their family/operators leadership)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Collision Partners (“CP”), a collision repair platform, announced its acquisition of K&M Collision (“K&M”), an OEM-certified collision repair operator based in Hickory, North Carolina. The transaction is structured as an operator-led partnership in which the Bradshaw family becomes significant shareholders in CP, with Michael Bradshaw joining CP’s executive leadership and Kyle Bradshaw taking on the General Manager role at K&M.
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- Buyer
- Apollo Global Management, Eagle Bidco
- Target
- easyJet
- Seller
- easyJet shareholders
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Apollo Global Management has reached an agreement to acquire easyJet in a recommended cash transaction valuing the airline at approximately £5.7 billion. The deal will be implemented via Eagle Bidco, with easyJet shareholders receiving £7.15 per share, alongside an option for some shareholders to roll into a private parent structure.
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- Buyer
- River Associates Investments, L.P., River VIII, L.P.
- Target
- Horsepower Automotive Group
- Seller
- Huron Capital Partners
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Buyout
River Associates Investments, L.P. acquired Horsepower Automotive Group, a Chandler, Arizona-based portfolio of off-road and overlanding aftermarket automotive brands. The transaction closed on June 11, 2026, with River funding the deal using equity from its River VIII fund. Following the acquisition, River and Horsepower management plan to pursue strategic add-on acquisitions to complement and enhance the platform.
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- Buyer
- Castlelake
- Target
- easyJet
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
easyJet said its board and Castlelake have reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms of a possible recommended cash offer for the airline at £6.90 per share, to acquire the full share capital not already held by Castlelake. The proposal is not a firm intention to make an offer and remains subject to due diligence and definitive transaction documentation, along with regulatory clearances.
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July 7, 2026
- Buyer
- A.P. Moller Holding, KKR
- Target
- Ocean Yield
- Seller
- Funds managed by KKR
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Norway
- Type
- Buyout
A.P. Moller Holding, together with KKR, has signed an agreement under which a subsidiary of A.P. Moller Holding will acquire 100% of Ocean Yield. Ocean Yield is being acquired from funds managed by KKR, and the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Road Warrior Parts & Service, Sope Creek Capital
- Target
- LASCO Heavy Duty, Louisville Auto Spring & Brake, Mid-States Tire and Retread, Mid-States Tire & Retread, Colton Truck Terminal Garage
- Seller
- David Washbish (LASCO President)
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Road Warrior Parts & Service, a national distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts and provider of repair services, announced the completion of multiple acquisitions. The company added LASCO Heavy Duty, Mid-States Tire & Retread, and Colton Truck Terminal Garage to expand its distribution network and repair/service capabilities, including adding a mobile repair business line.
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July 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Lime Technology Canada, Lime
- Target
- Neuron Mobility Canada Ltd.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Lime Technology Canada announced it will acquire Neuron Mobility Canada Ltd. as a wholly owned subsidiary, taking over operations of Neuron’s e-scooters and e-bikes across multiple Canadian cities, including Lacombe, Red Deer, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake, and others. Lime will assume operations following a brief transition period and ultimately operate its own vehicles under the Lime brand on a city-by-city basis over the coming months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which geographies show up most in these transportation acquisition deals?
The most frequently referenced locations are the United States and Canada, with additional deal activity shown in Greece and specific U.S. states including Ohio, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and South Carolina.
What types of transportation businesses are being acquired?
Deals include fuel distribution, marine services/marinas, towing and roadside services, waste and site services, automotive repair, vehicle aftermarket electronics, ISO tank container leasing, and aviation aftermarket and asset management.
Are deals typically strategic acquisitions or sponsor-backed platform investments?
Both appear. Strategic operators drive deals such as Sunoco and ORIX Aviation, while sponsor-backed platforms are represented by Blue Point Capital Partners and Safe Harbor Marinas (a Blackstone Infrastructure portfolio company).
Do these deals often reference expansion goals like coverage or customer scale?
Yes. Several transactions explicitly cite increasing volume, customers, geographic reach, or strengthening capabilities (for example, improving service performance and expanding aftermarket or lifecycle coverage).
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