Transportation Acquisitions in Texas

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.

Cando Rail & Terminals completed the acquisition of the Channelview rail terminal and associated operations from Texas Deepwater Partners, a joint venture formed by USD Group LLC and Pinto Realty Partners. The purchase gives Cando its first U.S. terminal on the Houston Ship Channel — a multi-customer, multi-purpose facility with existing capacity for 900 railcars and room for future expansion.

World Kinect Corporation (NYSE: WKC) completed the acquisition of the Trip Support Services (TSS) division of Universal Weather and Aviation, expanding its aviation service capabilities and complementing its core fuel business. The transaction is expected to be approximately 7% accretive to adjusted EPS in year one and to deliver about $15 million of annual net cost synergies by the end of year two.

Leviate Air Group, a Dallas-based private aviation operator, has acquired the business operations of Vault Aviation, LLC, a Texas-based private aviation services provider serving sports, entertainment and high-net-worth clients. The deal expands Leviate's client base and capabilities in VIP charter, aircraft management and aircraft sales, with integration and continuity plans underway.

Vehicle Management Solutions (VMS), a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital, has acquired Dynamic Towing Holdings, a leading private-property impound towing operator in Dallas and North Texas. The transaction is an add-on to VMS’s platform strategy to deepen its footprint and integrate Dynamic’s operations into VMS’s technology-enabled vehicle management and parking services network.

Isomeric Industries Inc., a Big Spring, Texas-based supplier of oilfield and industrial chemicals, has acquired Big Spring Rail Systems, Inc., effective September 15, 2025. The purchase — which transfers operation of approximately 8 miles of rail line in Howard County, Texas — will allow Isomeric to reduce raw-material logistics costs and support broader industrial development around Big Spring Airport through a new subsidiary, Isomeric Development Corporation.

Menzies Aviation, an Agility company, has acquired G2 Secure Staff from Tenex Capital Management. G2 is a US provider of outsourced aviation services operating at approximately 90 airports and employing about 12,000 people; the transaction closed on August 26, 2025.

Littlejohn & Co., a Greenwich-based private investment firm, has acquired RailPros from Court Square Capital Partners. RailPros, headquartered in Irving, Texas, provides outsourced engineering, safety, project and construction management, and training services to rail, utilities and transportation clients across North America; Littlejohn plans to support the company's organic growth and strategic M&A expansion.

Miles Ahead Brands, a family of aggregate distribution companies based in Tampa, has acquired CKJ Transport, a family-owned aggregate hauling company headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The acquisition expands Miles Ahead Brands' presence in the Texas market and integrates CKJ's specialized hauling capabilities into its connected network for construction materials distribution.

Epika Fleet Services, a nationwide fleet maintenance platform headquartered in Nashville, has acquired C&R Fleet Services, a Dallas-based mobile fleet maintenance provider founded in 2020. The add-on expands Epika’s coast-to-coast service coverage and strengthens its mobile technician-led maintenance capabilities in key U.S. logistics markets.

Guardian Fleet Services has acquired Texas Auto Carriers, Inc. (TAC) and its affiliated brands Ironcat, LLC and Wheelcat Logistics, LLC, expanding Guardian's towing, recovery, and specialized transportation capabilities in Southern Texas and adding a San Antonio hub. Founders Ford and LouAnn Wagner will remain through a transition and then move into advisory roles.

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) has acquired Texas-based XBL Holdings (operating as Xcel Bulk Logistics), a dry bulk transportation, storage and logistics provider headquartered in Weatherford, Texas. The deal — from PE owner Lilium Group — adds XBL's drivers, operational staff, tractors, trailers, storage silos and terminals to KAG's growing dry bulk platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

Leviate Air Group has acquired a majority interest in Chairman Aviation, bringing Chairman's fleet and operations under closer management while maintaining its own air carrier certificate. The deal expands Leviate's service offerings and fleet mix (including additional Citation X, Citation X+ and Citation CJ3+ aircraft) to better serve high-net-worth and corporate clients.

AMCS, the Ireland‑headquartered provider of sustainability and operations software for resource‑intensive industries, has acquired Qv21 Technologies, an Austin‑based fleet management and logistics SaaS provider for short‑haul and bulk commodity transportation, for an undisclosed amount. The deal expands AMCS’s transportation management capabilities and North American footprint, enabling enhanced logistics, workflow automation and sustainability outcomes for customers in waste, recycling and bulk materials transport.

Callaway Hudson Partners (CalHudson), a partnership between Hudson Valley Parking Trust and Callaway Capital Management, has acquired Platinum Parking, a Dallas-based full-service parking management company operating roughly 300 locations. The acquisition expands CalHudson's geographic footprint into high-growth markets and strengthens its platform capabilities in the parking services sector.

The Broe Group and Hudson Valley Parking Trust have jointly acquired 100% of Dallas-based Platinum Parking, adding more than 100,000 spaces across 300 locations and expanding the partners into 19 new markets across six states. The deal builds Hudson Valley Parking Trust's national parking platform and follows the partners' recent acquisition of ICON Parking, combining Broe's real estate expertise with HVPT's parking operations and technology capabilities.

Tarantula Corporation, the railroad holding company that owns Fort Worth & Western Railroad, acquired the 26-mile Texas Central Railroad from Birdsong Corporation, with the purchase finalized on June 30. The acquisition gives Fort Worth & Western Railroad (FWWR) ownership rights enabling substantial investments in maintenance, infrastructure upgrades and development of rail-served sites to improve service capabilities for regional customers.

Tide Rock, an unlevered buyout firm, has acquired Premier LogiTech, a Dallas-based provider of integrated technology logistics and lifecycle services. The acquisition adds warehousing, asset management, configuration, repair/refurbishment, fulfillment and reverse-logistics capabilities to Tide Rock's portfolio; Premier also acquired the global license for Motorola networking products as part of the deal.

Almaviva S.p.A. agreed to acquire Iteris, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valuing Iteris at approximately $335 million; Iteris shareholders will receive $7.20 per share. The deal, which closed in 2024, takes Iteris private and positions the company to accelerate global adoption of its ClearMobility platform by leveraging Almaviva’s international digital innovation network.

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions has acquired Drivewyze, combining the largest toll management and weigh station bypass providers to create an integrated suite for tolling, weigh station bypass, safety, and compliance for commercial fleets. The deal will keep Drivewyze operating under its brand while accelerating product innovation, improving customer support, and offering a more comprehensive set of services to fleets and government partners. Terms were not disclosed.

Sojitz Corporation, through its U.S. arm Sojitz Corporation of America, has acquired full ownership of Washamerica Inc. (brand: BW Services), a Texas-based railcar (tank car) repair and qualification services provider. The acquisition expands Sojitz's railcar repair network into the Southern U.S., strengthening its North American MRO and leasing footprint and supporting service offerings for major U.S. oil and chemical customers.

America's Group (America's Auto Auction) acquired Corpus Christi Auto Auction from BA&W Enterprises Ownership Group. The acquisition expands America's footprint in Texas — Corpus Christi AA includes a 20-acre facility with a four-lane auction arena, reconditioning and mechanical services — and follows the company's recent purchase of San Antonio Auto Auction.

Trivest Partners has partnered with and acquired a stake in Star Shuttle, a San Antonio-based motorcoach and bus operator founded and run by the Walker family. Trivest will provide capital and operational resources to help Star Shuttle accelerate growth and scale its passenger transportation services across Texas while the Walker family remains in leadership roles.

Quantix, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired Space City Services, a regional transporter of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and waste materials across the Gulf Coast. The deal expands Quantix's chemical and waste materials transportation capabilities and is the eleventh acquisition for Quantix under Wind Point's ownership.

Zipline Logistics, a Columbus-based 3PL focused on consumer-packaged goods and backed by private equity firm Frontenac, has acquired Summit Eleven, a multi-modal transportation provider headquartered in Austin, Texas. The add-on expands Zipline's temperature-controlled and flatbed capabilities and strengthens its retail/CPG logistics footprint.

Kenco, a Chattanooga-based third-party logistics provider, has acquired Dallas-based The Shippers Group in a transaction that adds 3.8 million square feet of warehousing across eight sites in Florida, Georgia and Texas. The deal expands Kenco's capacity, geographic reach and co-packaging/fulfillment capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

TFI International completed its previously announced all-cash acquisition of Daseke, Inc. for $8.30 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $1.1 billion. The deal closed in early April 2024 and Daseke will operate as part of TFI's Truckload segment; TFI also closed a $500 million term loan to support the transaction.

Wesco Group has acquired English Color & Supply, a super-regional distributor of automotive paint, equipment and supplies based in Richardson, Texas, from WestView Capital Partners. The transaction expands Wesco's footprint in the southern and central United States; terms were not disclosed.

Guardian Fleet Services has acquired Euless B&B Wrecker Service, marking Guardian's first location in Texas and continuing its roll-up expansion beyond Florida. The Chesney family (Andy & Debi) will remain involved in leadership, and Backcast Partners provided follow-on investment to support the acquisition as part of Guardian's platform growth strategy.

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. has acquired Mansfield, Texas-based BCB Transport, a privately held trucking and logistics operator. The deal adds BCB's asset-light capacity and safety-focused operations to CRST's Capacity Solutions business to deepen customer relationships and expand capacity in dense transportation corridors.

Mondee Holdings, Inc. has acquired Skypass Travel, Inc. for approximately $15 million in a cash-and-stock transaction (including $3 million cash and the remainder in Mondee stock at $10 per share, with potential additional stock upon achievement of growth targets). Skypass, a U.S.-based wholesale and corporate travel services provider with corporate clients across the U.S., Europe and India and 2022 revenue of $45 million, will be integrated into Mondee's digital travel marketplace to expand Mondee's corporate bookings, supplier contract access and additional platform features.

Vehicle Management Solutions LLC (a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital) acquired Integrity Parking Management, a Denton, Texas-based private property impound (PPI) and towing operator serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The deal is an add-on to VMS' Dallas operations to expand its PPI capabilities, leverage VMS' storage and auction infrastructure, and drive additional revenue from Integrity's apartment/association customer base.

PSC Group, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired the assets of Steel Line Rail Services LLC, a mobile railcar repair, inspection and valve maintenance provider founded in Marshall, Texas. The acquisition expands PSC's railcar repair and mobile service capabilities and broadens its geographic footprint across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

The Sterling Group and Capitol Meridian Partners have agreed to acquire PrimeFlight Aviation Services from funds managed by Carlyle in a 50/50 partnership; financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is expected to close by Q3 2023. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, PrimeFlight operates roughly 235 stations globally and employs about 12,000 people, providing ground handling, fueling, deicing, GSE maintenance and other airport services to airlines, airports and cargo operators.

Softeon has acquired warehouse technology and implementation firm GetUsROI LLC and its AttunedLabs software development arm to integrate next-generation composable integration and orchestration tools into Softeon’s WMS/WES portfolio. The deal brings GetUsROI’s LUCA open supply chain execution platform and implementation expertise into Softeon, expanding its integration, UI/analytics and systems-integration capabilities to accelerate deployments across robotics, goods-to-person and other materials-handling systems.

Blue Compass RV has acquired Coach-Net, a provider of 24/7/365 RV roadside and technical assistance. Coach-Net will continue to operate as a separate business under President David Ostlund as Blue Compass invests to expand member benefits and support its dealer network.

Fleetworthy, a Madison, Wisconsin-based provider of cloud-based fleet compliance and safety solutions, has acquired Viastar, a Dallas, Texas-based fleet compliance solutions provider. The add-on expands Fleetworthy's licensing and permitting capabilities, adds strategic clients and channel partners, and establishes a Dallas–Fort Worth office as part of the company's continued roll-up of complementary fleet compliance businesses.

Cox Transportation Services has acquired Outwest Express, a Texas-based truckload carrier specializing in Mexican cross-border logistics, adding more than 400 tractors and 1,200 trailers to Cox's network. The deal was completed alongside a majority recapitalization of Cox led by Expedition Capital Partners and Prudential Private Capital to support continued platform growth.

Heniff Transportation Systems, a portfolio company of Olympus Partners, has acquired Coal City Cob Company, Inc., a liquid bulk transportation provider headquartered in Waxahachie, Texas. The transaction — sold by Cotton Creek Capital — expands Heniff's liquid bulk capabilities and geographic footprint, adding over 230 drivers, 500 trailers and multiple terminals including a 27-acre rail-to-truck facility.

A-Z Bus Sales, an employee-owned transportation dealer headquartered in Colton, California, has acquired Blue Star Bus Sales, the long-running Blue Bird dealer based in Lubbock, Texas. Blue Star will continue operating under the same name and location while its employees join A-Z Bus; the deal expands A-Z's presence in West Texas and strengthens its school-bus sales, parts and service footprint including alternative-fuel/electric offerings.

DCCM, a Houston-based provider of design, consulting and construction management services, has acquired Alliance Transportation Group (ATG), an Austin-based transportation engineering and planning firm. The deal—announced May 2022 and supported by investor White Wolf—adds ATG's transportation planning, traffic analysis and modeling capabilities to DCCM's platform and expands DCCM's transportation services footprint in Texas and surrounding regions.

Skylark Private Equity Partners formed USA Automotive Partners and acquired Caldwell Automotive Partners (CAP Fleet Upfitters), a leading upfitter and dealer of law‑enforcement and government vehicles, to accelerate growth through investments in facilities, talent, and product extensions. In conjunction with the transaction USAAP also acquired Cameron Country (Cameron Dodge/Chrysler dealer) expanding CAP's product line to include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram pursuit vehicles and supporting a planned new 128,000 sq. ft. production facility to scale upfit capacity.

Alliance Ground International (AGI), a Miami-based ground handling operator backed by Audax Private Equity and Greenbriar Equity Group, has agreed to acquire Total Airport Services (TAS), a Spring, Texas-based passenger and cargo handling specialist. The add-on deal (from seller Grupo CCR) expands AGI's passenger-handling footprint across eight U.S. airports and complements its existing cargo capabilities; the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Volato, a private aviation operator focused on HondaJet fractional ownership and charter services, has acquired Gulf Coast Aviation (GCA), an aircraft management and charter operator based at Atlantic Aviation at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas. The founders of GCA, Steve and Debbie Holmes, are retiring and Volato will retain all GCA employees as it expands its operational footprint and charter/fractional capabilities in the Houston market; terms were not disclosed.

Propark Mobility has acquired Sovereign Services, a Houston-based parking management company, as Propark expands its presence in Texas. Sovereign’s founders will retire while the business will continue operating as Sovereign Services “powered by Propark,” leveraging Propark’s technology and back-office support to pursue growth across Texas.

XLerate Group, backed by Brightstar Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of America's Auto Auction (AAA) and affiliated financier Auction Credit Enterprises (ACE) from Trinity Hunt Partners and its co-investors. The deal, closed December 30, 2021 for undisclosed terms, combines physical and digital remarketing capabilities and financing services to create a larger nationwide vehicle remarketing platform operating across roughly 39 auction sites in 19 states.

FlixMobility has acquired Greyhound Lines, Inc. from FirstGroup plc via Neptune Holding Inc., a corporation wholly owned by FlixMobility, for an enterprise value of approximately $46 million plus $32 million of unconditional deferred consideration. The deal combines FlixBus' global technology and shared-mobility expertise with Greyhound's nationwide U.S. intercity bus network to expand FlixMobility's footprint and service offering across the United States.

Quarterhill Inc. completed the acquisition of 100% of Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC (ETC), a Richardson, Texas-based intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and tolling provider, for C$150.0 million funded with C$75.0 million cash and C$75.0 million of syndicated debt. The deal gives Quarterhill a leading position in the U.S. tolling market, and Quarterhill expects ETC to generate C$95–120 million of annualized revenue (post-synergies) and C$12.5–15.0 million of Adjusted EBITDA within 12–18 months.

FleetPride, Inc. acquired the assets of National Truck Repair in Longview, Texas. The deal expands FleetPride's service footprint in East Texas and retains Justin Head as service manager while integrating the location with support from FleetPride's nearby Kilgore branch.

An investor group led by ATL Partners, with co-investors The Baupost Group, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), and Temasek, made an investment of more than $300 million in Arrive Logistics, taking a significant minority stake and becoming the company's largest investor. The capital — a mix of primary and secondary equity — will fund Arrive's investment in proprietary technology, new service offerings, geographic expansion (including Canada and Mexico), and team growth.