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Road Warrior Parts & Service Expands National Footprint with Three New Acquisitions
On July 3, 2026, Road Warrior Parts & Service announced the closing of three acquisitions that broaden its reach across the country. The company added LASCO Heavy Duty in Kentucky, Mid‑States Tire and Retread in Missouri, and Colton Truck Terminal Garage in California to its portfolio.
The press release said the new brands will strengthen Road Warrior’s distribution network, expand its repair operations, and deepen its service offering, including a newly added mobile repair line. By leveraging its expertise in parts sourcing and procurement, the company expects to improve turnaround times, parts availability, and overall service quality for customers.
LASCO Heavy Duty, founded in 1927, is a Louisville‑based manufacturer and repair shop that provides custom spring manufacturing, ABS trailer repairs, wheel alignments, axle repairs, and heavy‑duty brake service. The company also operates a location in Lexington, Kentucky. According to the release, LASCO’s president, David Washbish, said the sale was driven by a desire to find a partner that would support employees and customers. Washbish added that Road Warrior “proved throughout the process that they cared about both. They were transparent, fair, and followed through on every commitment they made.”
Mid‑States Tire and Retread serves the Kansas City area with tire sales, in‑shop service, and 24‑hour mobile roadside assistance for heavy‑duty trucks and trailers within a 100‑mile radius of the city. The company’s website lists new, used, and retreaded tires as part of its inventory.
Colton Truck Terminal Garage, founded in 1956, operates a heavy‑duty repair shop in Southern California that specializes in brake and suspension work for trucks, RVs, and motorhomes. The garage has been described as a one‑stop shop for truck repair needs.
Sope Creek Capital, an Atlanta‑based family office that focuses on logistics and transportation investments, is the lead investor and operational partner for Road Warrior. The press release highlighted the role of Ridgefield Partners, a mergers and acquisitions firm, in facilitating the LASCO transaction. Ridgefield’s managing director, Bob Rasch, noted that the partnership between Sope Creek and Road Warrior “has a strong pulse on what’s important in the industry – their focus on people and supporting owners through an efficient and transparent transaction process.”
Road Warrior’s CEO, Joe Petosa, who also serves as chief financial officer, said the acquisitions bring “high‑caliber, good people” into the company’s network. Petosa added that the combined brands would allow the company to offer “high‑quality heavy‑duty solutions to customers by building and supporting a team of high‑quality heavy‑duty professionals.”
The company’s portfolio now includes more than 350 nationally recognized brands, including its own private‑label line. Road Warrior serves a diverse customer base that spans intermodal, freight and shipping, distribution, leasing services, repair services, and OEM manufacturers. Its coast‑to‑coast presence is intended to provide customers with consistent parts availability and repair support.
Road Warrior said it will continue to pursue opportunities to acquire top‑tier heavy‑duty parts and repair businesses. The company invited interested sellers to contact it at info@roadwarriorbrands.com.
The acquisitions are expected to increase Road Warrior’s geographic reach, particularly in the Midwest and West Coast markets, and to enhance its mobile repair capabilities. The company’s strategy, as outlined in the release, is to create a unified platform that delivers parts and repair services across the United States.
The press release did not disclose financial terms of the transactions. No regulatory filings or court documents were referenced. The company’s next public update will likely come in its upcoming quarterly earnings report.
In summary, Road Warrior Parts & Service has added LASCO Heavy Duty, Mid‑States Tire and Retread, and Colton Truck Terminal Garage to its portfolio, reinforcing its national distribution and repair network and advancing its goal of becoming a leading platform for heavy‑duty parts and services.
The press release said the new brands will strengthen Road Warrior’s distribution network, expand its repair operations, and deepen its service offering, including a newly added mobile repair line. By leveraging its expertise in parts sourcing and procurement, the company expects to improve turnaround times, parts availability, and overall service quality for customers.
LASCO Heavy Duty, founded in 1927, is a Louisville‑based manufacturer and repair shop that provides custom spring manufacturing, ABS trailer repairs, wheel alignments, axle repairs, and heavy‑duty brake service. The company also operates a location in Lexington, Kentucky. According to the release, LASCO’s president, David Washbish, said the sale was driven by a desire to find a partner that would support employees and customers. Washbish added that Road Warrior “proved throughout the process that they cared about both. They were transparent, fair, and followed through on every commitment they made.”
Mid‑States Tire and Retread serves the Kansas City area with tire sales, in‑shop service, and 24‑hour mobile roadside assistance for heavy‑duty trucks and trailers within a 100‑mile radius of the city. The company’s website lists new, used, and retreaded tires as part of its inventory.
Colton Truck Terminal Garage, founded in 1956, operates a heavy‑duty repair shop in Southern California that specializes in brake and suspension work for trucks, RVs, and motorhomes. The garage has been described as a one‑stop shop for truck repair needs.
Sope Creek Capital, an Atlanta‑based family office that focuses on logistics and transportation investments, is the lead investor and operational partner for Road Warrior. The press release highlighted the role of Ridgefield Partners, a mergers and acquisitions firm, in facilitating the LASCO transaction. Ridgefield’s managing director, Bob Rasch, noted that the partnership between Sope Creek and Road Warrior “has a strong pulse on what’s important in the industry – their focus on people and supporting owners through an efficient and transparent transaction process.”
Road Warrior’s CEO, Joe Petosa, who also serves as chief financial officer, said the acquisitions bring “high‑caliber, good people” into the company’s network. Petosa added that the combined brands would allow the company to offer “high‑quality heavy‑duty solutions to customers by building and supporting a team of high‑quality heavy‑duty professionals.”
The company’s portfolio now includes more than 350 nationally recognized brands, including its own private‑label line. Road Warrior serves a diverse customer base that spans intermodal, freight and shipping, distribution, leasing services, repair services, and OEM manufacturers. Its coast‑to‑coast presence is intended to provide customers with consistent parts availability and repair support.
Road Warrior said it will continue to pursue opportunities to acquire top‑tier heavy‑duty parts and repair businesses. The company invited interested sellers to contact it at info@roadwarriorbrands.com.
The acquisitions are expected to increase Road Warrior’s geographic reach, particularly in the Midwest and West Coast markets, and to enhance its mobile repair capabilities. The company’s strategy, as outlined in the release, is to create a unified platform that delivers parts and repair services across the United States.
The press release did not disclose financial terms of the transactions. No regulatory filings or court documents were referenced. The company’s next public update will likely come in its upcoming quarterly earnings report.
In summary, Road Warrior Parts & Service has added LASCO Heavy Duty, Mid‑States Tire and Retread, and Colton Truck Terminal Garage to its portfolio, reinforcing its national distribution and repair network and advancing its goal of becoming a leading platform for heavy‑duty parts and services.
