Press Release
Gainesville, GA and Denver, CO, August 1, 2025 – Mantucket Capital Management Corporation, a private investment firm based in Denver, today announced that it has acquired Turbo Terminal Tractors, a leading sales, leasing, rental, and service provider of terminal tractors. Based in Gainesville, GA, Turbo’s terminal tractors are deployed nationwide to enable the efficient movement of large trailer fleets based at warehouses, distribution centers, and ports.
With Turbo’s market leading fleet size and maintenance capabilities, Turbo is poised to remain a leading provider of terminal tractor and warehousing solutions. With Mantucket’s support, Turbo will continue to expand on Turbo’s nationwide service, fleet, and end markets.
Quote from Brian Mankwitz, Managing Director of Mantucket Capital
We are excited to partner with Chris Smith and the Turbo management team to continue to expand Turbo’s nationwide fleet of quality terminal tractors and customer-first culture. The service and maintenance capabilities Turbo brings to their customers are second-to-none, allowing their customers to focus on what they do best.
Quote from Chris Smith, CEO of Turbo Terminal Tractors
Turbo was born into logistics. It’s in our DNA. We’ve built strong relationships in the logistics industry, and those will continue. Our customers will benefit greatly from the acquisition. It combines Turbo’s exceptional customer service and industry expertise with Mantucket’s capability to broaden our inventory and services nationwide. Thank you to the Syfan family for their support and leadership, which grew Turbo into one of the largest terminal tractor leasing companies in the country. The Syfans have built a strong reputation in 40 years in the transportation sector, which has contributed greatly to Turbo’s success in the industry.
About Turbo Terminal Tractors
Founded in 2006 and based less than an hour north of Atlanta in Gainesville, Ga., Turbo Terminal Tractors originally started out as a truck repair shop, creating a foundation that continues to serve us well in the repair and from our roots in Northeast Georgia, and has expanded into a nationwide company serving markets across the country. Turbo Terminal Tractors can be found in shipping yards, distribution centers, and warehouses across the United States; from Fresno to Fort Lauderdale, their “chili-red” colored bumpers can be spotted moving trailers and freight at all hours of the day. For more information, visit https://turboterminaltractors.com/.
About Mantucket Capital
Mantucket Capital is a Denver based private investment firm and family office. Our private equity team is operationally focused and leads control-oriented thematic investments in lower-middle-market private companies. We are focused on providing superior returns through our deep commitment to partnership with our management teams across a broad range of industry sectors. Operating without institutional constraints, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and ability to move quickly and add value. For more information, visit www.mantucket.com