Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-07482
Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Specialty Transportation, Inc. by Van Pool Transportation LLC and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP
Buyer
Surface Transportation Board
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
2026-07482
NAICS
485410
This notice concerns the proposed acquisition of control of Specialty Transportation, Inc. by Van Pool Transportation LLC and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP, as reviewed by the Surface Transportation Board (STB), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB), Department of Transportation - Transaction Overview: - Van Pool Transportation LLC and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP (both noncarriers) seek to acquire Specialty Transportation, Inc., an interstate passenger motor carrier - Specialty Transportation operates a fleet of school buses, mini-buses, and vans - Services include home-to-school, charter student transportation, and luxury charter bus services for events - Geographic Scope: - Primary operations in Hartford County, Connecticut, including West Hartford, Avon, Farmington, Guilford, and Wallingford - Occasional interstate operations into New York and Massachusetts - Competitive Landscape: - Other major providers in the region include First Student, DATTCO, M&J, Autumn Transportation, Durham School Services, and Student Transportation of America - Notable Requirements: - The acquisition is intended to improve operating efficiencies and service capacity without negatively impacting competition or employees - No specific products or equipment are being procured; this is a regulatory approval for a corporate acquisition in the transportation sector
Description
Van Pool Transportation LLC and AG Van Pool Holdings, LP have filed an application to acquire control of Specialty Transportation, Inc., an interstate passenger motor carrier. The Surface Transportation Board is tentatively approving this acquisition, which involves a range of student transportation and charter services primarily in Connecticut and surrounding areas. The Board will finalize approval if no opposing comments are filed by June 1, 2026.