Critical Shifts:
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Strategic Midwest Expansion: National fleet maintenance platform True North Fleet Services has expanded into the American Midwest by partnering with Miles Truck Services, a regional full-service operator based in Elkhart, Indiana, and Niles, Michigan.
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Targeting Municipal and Private Fleets: Founded in 2004 by Mike Mannell, Miles specializes in truck, trailer, and critical public service municipal fleet repairs, boasting strong municipal customer relationships built over two decades.
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Comprehensive Service Capabilities: Miles brings a wide range of services to the platform, including electrical, wheel, and transmission work, DOT inspections, hydraulic repairs, and a mobile response team providing 24-hour emergency roadside assistance.
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Growth Acceleration via Corporate Resources: Through the partnership, Miles gains immediate access to True North’s capital resources, advanced technology, and back-office administrative support to accelerate its regional growth.
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Rapid M&A Rollout: This transaction marks True North’s sixth partnership since its initial platform launch in November 2025, highlighting an aggressive national consolidation strategy.
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Strong Private Equity Backing: True North’s ongoing acquisition momentum is fueled by Garnett Station Partners, a New York-based principal investment firm managing approximately $4 billion in assets.
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True North Fleet Services, a national platform of fleet maintenance and repair providers, announced a new partnership with Miles Truck Services, a truck, trailer and fleet services operator based in Elkhart, Ind., with a second location in Niles, Mich.
Gary Price, CEO of True North Fleet Services, said, “Expanding True North into the American Midwest marks an important strategic milestone for our platform, and we’re thrilled to find the perfect partner in the region with Mike Mannell and his team at Miles. For more than two decades, Miles has maintained a strong reputation across Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan for delivering reliable, high-quality truck and trailer repair services. The Company’s long-standing relationships with municipal fleet customers throughout the region are a testament to the business’s exceptional track record and consistency. I look forward to working closely with the Miles team to help build on their successes by driving sustainable growth and making sure every Miles-serviced vehicle is Road Ready for what comes next.”
Founded in 2004 by Mike Mannell, Miles is a full-service truck, trailer and fleet repair operator serving private and municipal fleets, including critical public service vehicles and equipment, across Indiana and Michigan. From its facilities in Elkhart and Niles, the company delivers market-leading maintenance and repair solutions across a broad range of vehicle models and fleet applications. Miles’ service capabilities include electrical, wheel and transmission service, preventative maintenance, DOT inspections, hydraulic repairs, brake system servicing and 24-hour roadside emergency assistance supported by the Company’s mobile response team. As part of the True North platform, Miles gains access to True North’s capital resources, advanced technology and back-office support to help accelerate its growth and strengthen its leadership position in the Midwest.
“Our partnership with True North represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Miles and creates meaningful opportunities for both our employees and customers,” said Mannell.
True North’s investment in Miles Truck Services marks its sixth partnership since the platform was launched in November 2025. Previously announced partnerships included Baton Rouge-based Total Tire Solutions, Georgia-based operators Elite Diesel and Myles Truck Repair, Philadelphia-based PennFleet and San Antonio-based Billy Bob’s Repair and Tire. True North’s continued success is supported by Garnett Station Partners, a New York-based principal investment firm that manages approximately $4 billion of assets.
