Northeast dealer group acquires tow truck, specialty business

DATTCO announced Wednesday the acquisition of New England TruckMaster, a successful and proven premium provider of light, medium and heavy-duty tow trucks, and recovery vehicles for over 20 years.

With this strategic acquisition, DATTCO says it will continue to build on New England TruckMaster’s high-quality brand awareness, stellar customer service and exemplary reputation while increasing sales through the synergies of its other dealerships, networks and subsidies including DeVivo Bus Sales, DeVivo Collision Centers, Thermo King Northeast, and Northeast Tool Distributors.

Established in 2002, under the leadership of Chris Lambiase, New England TruckMaster proudly distributes the full line of Miller Industries products providing innovative high-quality towing and recovery equipment with industry leading brands including, Century, Vulcan, Chevron, and Holmes. As the world’s leader, Miller’s complete line of quality equipment includes carriers up to 30 ft., in length with deck capabilities up to 40,000 lb., and towing recovery units with boom capacities of one hundred tons. DATTCO says Lambiase will continue his journey with the company as a Senior Sales Representative contributing his expertise and expansive industry knowledge and contacts. 

“Our decision to acquire New England TruckMaster is rooted in their established market position, and our intention to leverage DATTCO's extensive dealership network, array of brands, services and products. This strategic move aims at broadening our geographical reach, thereby boosting sales across the Northeast. New England TruckMaster's distribution of Miller industries' products play a critical role in our plans for future growth and diversification as we intend to incorporate these offerings within the DATTCO brand family," says Donald DeVivo, president of DATTCO.

The acquisition of New England TruckMaster also underscores DATTCO's commitment to customer-centric growth and diversification, the company says. This strategic move positions the company to deliver even greater value to our customers by offering a wider range of top-quality towing and recovery solutions. With the expertise and reputation of New England TruckMaster now integrated into the DATTCO network it will enhance the comprehensive and reliable services that meet the evolving needs of the companies’ customers across the Northeast, the company adds.

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