ML Utilities, a solutions provider for fleet maintenance, compliance inspections, on/off-site repair, and management services to the utility sector, has acquired Cherokee Truck Equipment, LLC., of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
With the acquisition, ML Utilities expands its operational territory and scope of services, while doubling the size of its team. The acquisition includes the addition of Cherokee's 20,000 square foot in Chattanooga, and its 15,000 square foot branch in Mableton, Georgia.
While increasing its footprint throughout the region with mobile and in-shop services, ML Utilities also has teams of technicians supporting fleet owners and customers throughout Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
Established in 1981, Cherokee sells new and used truck equipment and specializes in truck upfitting packages for railroad operations. Its services include equipment diagnosis, testing, inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, as well as a full-service web-based parts and equipment division which operates in a stand-alone location, also based in Chattanooga.
"The acquisition of Cherokee Truck Equipment is a significant step for ML Utilities, and we're thrilled to be adding so many talented people to our family," said Mickey Hodges and Kent Upton, Co-Presidents of ML Utilities, via a joint statement. "Similar to our purchase of Utility Equipment Service last year, this is an ideal fit, as Cherokee's culture aligns closely with ours. Their values of service and safety are deeply rooted, and we'll continue to honor their legacy every day."
Providing superior customer service along with a staunch commitment to safety have long-been the focus from Cherokee and ML Utilities. The acquisition helps ML Utilities strengthen itself as a "one-call" solution to the truck and utility equipment industry, providing customers with more complete cradle to grave services.
From building and upfitting equipment, to offering comprehensive maintenance plans, inspection services, and even disposal of used assets, customers will now have access to comprehensive support throughout their equipment's life cycle.
Jim O’Brien, President of Cherokee stated: "As we began to research ML Utilities, we found an organization that shared many of the values we hold dear. A culture of caring for our people and our customers. That means focusing on safety and quality every day, which is the ML Utilities way. I'm excited about the future as we join forces with the ML Utilities family and bring more customized solutions to our customers."
For company information on ML Utilities, see https://mlutilities.com/.