Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Nexttran Truck Center To Acquire Westfall-O’Dell Truck Sales

The acquisition of Westfall-O'Dell expands Nextran's footprint from 18 locations across the Southeast to 25 locations in seven states.

May 25, 2021
Nexttran Truck Center To Acquire Westfall-O’Dell Truck Sales

The acquisition of Westfall-O'Dell expands Nextran's footprint from 18 locations across the Southeast to 25 locations in seven states.

Photo: Nextran

2 min to read


Nextran Truck Centers, a full-service, commercial truck dealer network, has entered into an agreement to acquire Kansas City-based Westfall GMC Truck and Westfall-O'Dell of Colorado.

The acquisition of Westfall-O'Dell expands Nextran's footprint from 18 locations across the Southeast to 25 locations across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Colorado, Kansas and Wyoming. This acquisition will be one of the largest Volvo Trucks or Mack Trucks dealer acquisitions in the last five years, Nextran officials said in a press release.

Ad Loading...

Founded in 1951, Westfall-O'Dell is a dealer groups in the Midwest representing Volvo, Mack, GMC, Isuzu and Kalmar Ottawa.

The addition of Westfall-O'Dell will expand Nextran's sales, parts and service business to new markets across North America, while also adding GMC and Kalmar Ottawa to its lineup of OEMs, Nextran said.

As part of Nextran's growth strategy, the s announcement marks Nextran's third acquisition in the last 36 months.

Ad Loading...

"Five years ago, we outlined an ambitious strategic plan that focused heavily on expanding our footprint and facilities, while also investing heavily into our employees, OEM partners and customers. The acquisition of Westfall-O'Dell demonstrates our steadfast commitment toward that goal," said Jon Pritchett, president and CEO of Nextran Truck Centers.

Upon completion of this transaction, Nextran will employ over 1,200 team members and anticipates sales of over 4,500 new and used commercial trucks annually. It will also have a total capacity of 440 service bays across its 25 locations in seven states. Closing of the transaction is expected early third quarter 2021.

More Equipment

PlusAI autonomous truck with trailer going down a highway
Equipmentby StaffSeptember 3, 2026

PlusAI Going Public to Fund Autonomous Truck Launch

A SPAC deal could provide PlusAI with up to $300 million as it works toward a 2027 commercial launch of factory-built autonomous trucks.

Read More →
Faded sketch of diesel engines on a factory floor with NHTSA logo superimposed on top
Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 31, 2026

NHTSA Moves to Rewrite Truck Fuel-Economy Rules

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it lacks authority to regulate medium- and heavy-duty truck engines separately from complete vehicles, but the existing standards have not yet been eliminated.

Read More →
Illustration of Freightliner Cascadia on highway with engine cutaway
Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 27, 2026

Detroit Opens Orders for EPA 2027 Engines

Detroit isn’t starting from scratch to meet EPA 2027 diesel emissions standards. Its Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines keep much of today’s platform while updating the fuel and aftertreatment systems.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Carrier Transicold electric transport refrigeration unit on stationary trailer with loading docks in the background
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseAugust 25, 2026

Carrier Transicold Adds All-Electric TRU for Stationary Cold Storage

Carrier Transicold’s new Vector 8200 all-electric transport refrigeration unit gives fleets a diesel-free option for temporary refrigerated and frozen trailer storage.

Read More →
YouTube thumbnail showing Kenworth T880e electric truck and KW marketing director Kyle Kimball.
Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 25, 2026

A Closer Look at Kenworth’s Electric T880E Vocational Truck [Video]

Learn more about Kenworth's T880E battery-electric vocational truck at the Paccar Technical Center, including its range, applications, upfitting considerations, and PTO options, in this HDT Spotlight video.

Read More →
White heavy-duty Kenworth T880e battery-powered straight truck with flatbed
Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 25, 2026

Kenworth T880E Brings EV Power to Vocational Trucks

A closer look at the Kenworth T880E’s range, charging, powertrain and upfit options — and where fleets are showing the most interest.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Graphic with U.S. and Canadian flags over background illustration of an ink-stamp that says Tariffs.
Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 24, 2026

What the U.S.-Canada Trade War Means for Trucking

Escalating U.S.-Canada tariffs could disrupt cross-border freight, reduce truck volumes, raise costs, and create new uncertainty for carriers on both sides of the border.

Read More →
Kodiak Autonomous Truck
Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 18, 2026

Autonomous Truck Testing Moves Ahead in California as Teamsters Challenge Rules

California has begun permitting heavy-duty autonomous truck testing, with Aurora and Kodiak among the first to receive approval, as the Teamsters sue the DMV over the new regulations.

Read More →
Heavy Duty Trucking Spotlight thumbnail showing new Mack trucks
Equipmentby Jack RobertsAugust 10, 2026

Behind the Wheel of the New Mack Anthem [Video]

HDT takes the new Mack Anthem around Mack’s Pennsylvania test track to see how its driver-focused design, technology, visibility and handling perform from behind the wheel.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Interior of truck manufacturing plant
Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 6, 2026

DTNA Plans New U.S. Truck Plant as Manufacturing Footprint Shifts

Daimler Truck North America is evaluating sites for a new assembly plant expected to open in 2029 while winding down operations at its longtime Portland manufacturing facility.

Read More →