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Walnut Creek, CA and Charlotte, NC – Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Amerit Fleet Solutions, a leading provider of fleet maintenance and fleet solutions, announces today the acquisition of Pro Reefer, a Canada-based fleet maintenance provider specializing in refrigerated trailer (“reefer”) units.
This acquisition strengthens Amerit’s refrigerated fleet service offerings and expands Amerit’s footprint into Canada, enhancing support for customers across the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Founded in 1998 with a dedicated focus on reefer systems, Pro Reefer has built a strong reputation for high-quality maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services for refrigerated trailers and transport refrigeration units. For over 28 years, the company has served customers in food distribution, cold chain logistics, and temperature-sensitive freight, providing preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and compliance-driven service solutions.
“Pro Reefer’s deep technical expertise in refrigerated equipment, excellent and tenured leadership team, and strong entrepreneurial culture make the company a fantastic fit for Amerit,” said Ross Rachey, Chief Executive Officer of Amerit Fleet Solutions. “This acquisition allows us to further support customers while expanding our service capabilities and geographic reach in Canada.”
“We are excited to join Amerit and become part of an organization that shares our commitment to reliability, safety, and service excellence,” said Thomas Vandermeer, President and Founder of Pro Reefer. “I am honored to lead this organization into our next chapter, which will enable us to deliver even greater value to our customers while continuing to specialize in the reefer services they depend on.”
“Pro Reefer is a perfect example of a market-leading management team and employee base that Amerit aims to partner with,” added Adam Lev, VP of Corporate Development. “We are excited to continue our growth story in the Canadian market.”
The acquisition reflects Amerit’s continued investment in fleet solutions and its long-term strategy to support complex fleet operations across multiple asset types and geographies.
Contact Amerit for acquisition related inquiries at acquisitions@ameritfleet.com.
About Amerit Fleet Solutions
Amerit Fleet Solutions is a leading provider of customized fleet maintenance and fleet solutions. Amerit manages over 350,000 assets and employs over 3,000 technicians. Amerit’s core services include Mobile and Onsite Fleet Maintenance, Acquisitions and Disposals, Compliance, Fueling, Ops Support Center and Claims, and Program Management. Through these comprehensive services, Amerit helps organizations improve vehicle uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.
About Pro Reefer
Pro Reefer is a Canadian maintenance provider specializing in refrigerated trailer and transport refrigeration unit repair and maintenance. The company offers preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services designed to keep temperature-controlled equipment operating reliably and in compliance.
Media Contact:
Katherine Ellwein
AVP Marketing, Amerit Fleet Solutions
608.622.0658
kellwein@ameritfleet.com
