Bennett’s DriveAway Division Expands With Acquisition Of Don Ray Drive-A-Way

August 1, 2022

MCDONOUGH, GA (August 1, 2022) – Bennett DriveAway, a division of Bennett Truck Transport, LLC (Bennett) is pleased to announce the expansion of its services with the asset purchase from Don Ray Drive-A-Way, Company, Inc., a Decatur, Indiana-based company, which has specialized in the delivery of motorized and towable units for many years.  The assets acquired are primarily the experienced driver force; a network of facilities; and the knowledgeable sales, operational and office employees who support the driver force and its customer base.

“For more than 35 years, Bennett DriveAway has led the industry in providing safe, on-time pickup and delivery of all types of vehicles. This is the first acquisition in Bennett DriveAway’s history, and it was a great opportunity for us to be able to expand our operations. With the acquisition, we will gain 150 drivers with experience in this industry.”

said Tom Woodall, President of Bennett DriveAway

Don Ray DriveAway’s day-to-day operations, as a division of Bennett, will continue from the Decatur, Indiana office. Zac Bolen, General Manager of Don Ray, will lead this office. Louise Ray, wife of the late Don Ray, will also remain an integral part of the day-to-day operations at the Decatur, IN office during the transitional period. In addition, the satellite offices in Nappanee, IN, Bristol, IN, and Redlands, CA will remain open.

“Our company has been in the transportation industry, specifically the recreational vehicle industry, for decades. We are excited for the future of Don Ray DriveAway division of Bennett. As a small, family-owned business, it is great being a part of another family-owned business that shares some of our same core values and has a long history in the transportation industry, like we do. This partnership will allow us to serve our customers at the highest level by having access to additional resources through a larger organization.”

said Zac Bolen, General Manager of Don Ray DriveAway Division

“We are excited with the addition of Don Ray DriveAway. This opportunity will allow us to reach more customers. We look forward to expanding our transportation reach and scope in the industry.”

Danny Lowry, Vice President of the Bennett Family of Companies, adds

For more information about Bennett DriveAway, visit www.bennettig.com/affiliated-company/bennet-driveaway.

About Don Ray Drive-A-Way Company, Inc.

Founded in 1973, Decatur, Indiana-based Don Ray Drive-A-Way Company has delivered over 49 years of service by transporting motor homes, straight trucks, travel trailers and fifth wheels across North America and Canada. For more information, visit www.drdaway.com.

About Bennett DriveAway

Headquartered in McDonough, GA, Bennett DriveAway is a division of Bennett Truck Transport, LLC, one of 12 operating companies affiliated with the Bennett Family of Companies, a WBENC certified, diversified transportation services company. Bennett DriveAway is an industry-leading transporter of towable RVs, light and heavy-duty vehicles including city transit buses, motor homes, straight trucks, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, utility trucks, airline ground support equipment and other rolling stock. For more information, visit www.bennettig.com/affiliated-company/bennet-driveaway.

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