The Hoffmann Family of Companies announced the acquisition of Dolphin Transportation Specialists, a transportation provider with a fleet of over 165 vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, vans, Mercedes Sprinters, minibuses and motorcoaches.
The Hoffmann Family of Companies is a family-owned private equity firm consisting of over 110 global brands; it has 11,000 employees with businesses located in 30 countries and 400 locations around the world.
Dolphin Transportation, founded by Francis Papps and Tim Rose, operates out of Naples, Florida, with additional locations in Miami, Tampa/Sarasota, Fort Myers and Marco Island. Rose will continue to lead Dolphin as president and will also assume the role of president of Hoffmann Transportation Enterprises.
In his expanded role, according to the announcement, Rose will collaborate with Tamir Rankow and Randy Smith, directors of the Hoffmann Family of Companies, to drive future acquisitions and enhance customer service offerings across the transportation portfolio.
Rose said Dolphin Transportation began in 1994 on Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) and has grown into one of the largest operators in the country. Joining forces with the Hoffmann Family of Companies, he said, “represents an exciting chapter for our team,” adding: “We look forward to leveraging their expertise and resources to elevate the luxury transportation experience for our valued clients.”
Dolphin Transportation specializes in premium transportation and coordination services for large events, groups and corporate clients nationwide. The company has expanded its reach through strategic acquisitions, including SRQ Transportation in Sarasota in 2020 and Key Transportation in Miami in 2021.
Smith said, “Dolphin’s reputation for excellence aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering exceptional service across all our business ventures.” With this acquisition, he said, the Hoffmann Family of Companies solidifies its position as the largest private owner-operator of a black car vehicle fleet in the US.
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