Vanguard Truck Centers acquires Nacarato Truck Centers

Vanguard Truck Centers is integrating with Nacarato Truck Centers, effective Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. This marks the full transition of NTC locations into the Vanguard brand, following the acquisition completed in 2024.

“We chose to acquire Nacarato Truck Centers because of their strong leadership, reputation for customer service, and alignment with our core values,” said Tom Ewing, CEO of Vanguard Truck Centers. “This integration represents the joining of two customer-focused organizations with a shared vision for growth, excellence, and long-term industry impact.”

With this integration, Vanguard expands its national footprint to 39 full-service locations across 11 states, including new locations in Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee; Franklin, Kentucky; Harrisonburg and Roanoke, Virginia; and Hagerstown, Maryland. These locations bring expanded service coverage and increased convenience to customers operating in and traveling through these key transportation hubs. At the newly integrated locations, customers will continue to have access to Volvo and Mack trucks.

In addition to truck sales, leasing, rental, parts, and service, Vanguard offers financing and insurance solutions. With the completion of the acquisition, Vanguard and Nacarato have more than 1,200 employees across 39 locations, with almost 500 service bays and a lease fleet of over 1,200 units.

“Our integration with Nacarato enhances our ability to meet customers where they are, offering more locations, more resources, and more solutions under one platform,” added Will Blue, COO and CFO of Vanguard Truck Centers. “This expansion is part of our strategic approach to grow with purpose while maintaining the customer-first culture we’re known for.”