Guardian Fleet Services Acquires Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc., Expanding Reach to Lexington, KY

Guardian Fleet Services, a leading provider of towing, recovery, and specialized transportation services, has announced the successful acquisition of Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc., based in Lexington, KY. The acquisition is Guardian Fleet Services’ first location in Kentucky.

Founded in 1999 by Lee Roberts, Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc. has evolved from a one-truck operation into a robust enterprise with 66 trucks and 75 employees. Roberts will remain involved with the business as the director.

Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc. offers a comprehensive range of services, including 24-hour live dispatch, light-duty towing, heavy-duty specialty transport and towing, and more. The company’s service footprint spans across Lexington, Louisville, Mt. Sterling, Richmond, Somerset, and surrounding areas.

“After a long thought process and several opportunities, I am honored to have the Guardian team lead Roberts into the future,” Roberts states. “It was clear in the process that leadership shared the same core principles and practices that made us so successful over the years.”

“We are honored to continue the legacy of Lee Roberts and welcome Roberts Heavy Duty Towing Inc. into the Guardian Fleet Services family,” said Scott Crockett, president of Guardian Fleet Services. “Lee’s commitment to safety, training, and customer service perfectly aligns with our values, and we look forward to building upon the strong foundation he has laid.”

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL, Guardian Fleet Services provides towing, recovery, and specialized transportation services to municipal, state, and federal agencies, and commercial enterprises and is the largest provider of towing, recovery, and specialized transportation in the United States.

Guardian Fleet Services was formed in 2017 as a consolidator of towing, recovery, and specialized transportation companies in Florida. Today, Guardian Fleet Services consists of 30+ locations throughout Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Texas. The affiliated companies have 200+ years of combined experience, over 600 employees, and more than 550+ assets in their specialized towing and transportation fleet.

For more information about Guardian Fleet Services visit guardianfleetservice.com