Vanguard Truck Centers has acquired Nacarato Truck Centers to become one of Volvo Trucks’ largest dealer groups in North America.
The acquisition was announced by Volvo Trucks North America on Wednesday expands Vanguard’s presence to 39 Volvo full-service and parts-and-service-only locations across 12 states — Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Vanguard has assumed full ownership of the Nacarato locations, including all existing stock and parts, Volvo says.
Founded in Nashville, Tenn., in 1976, Nacarato Truck Centers established itself as a key player in the commercial truck industry with a network of nine Volvo Trucks dealerships and service centers throughout Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, and Virginia. Nacarato Truck Centers prioritizes a holistic sales and service approach, emphasizing comprehensive transportation solutions and customer satisfaction.
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Vanguard says this strategic acquisition not only reflects the value of the Nacarato brand and its expertise in the commercial truck market, but also underscores its role as a trusted partner for customers seeking quality solutions within the Volvo Trucks ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nacarato Truck Centers to the Vanguard team,” says Tom Ewing, president and CEO at Vanguard Truck Centers. “I have been friends with Mike Nacarato and his team for many years, and I have a tremendous respect for the platform they’ve built. We are grateful for Mike’s trust in Vanguard to steward his company moving forward, something we do not take lightly. Bringing together our dealer groups will be a fun challenge, with enormous opportunity for employees and customers of both organizations. Lastly, this investment indicates Vanguard’s continued belief in Volvo Trucks’ long-term positive trajectory, with best-in-class products and services for our customers.”
The Nacarato and Vanguard teams will work closely to ensure a smooth ownership transition.
