Tumbletown

Tumbletown, a prominent name in vehicle transportation and logistics, has a long and storied history in the industry, initially founded in 1952. While the company historically operated with a significant franchise presence, recent strategic developments indicate a clear shift away from this traditional model, with Tumbletown actively consolidating its extensive operations under a single, unified corporate umbrella. This transformation marks a pivotal moment in the company's more than seven-decade journey, reflecting a forward-looking approach to market management and service delivery. The Tumbletown franchise traces its origins to Philadelphia in 1952, established by John Sohl, and initially focused on serving local dealerships that required efficient vehicle deliveries. Early clientele for the evolving Tumbletown service also notably included "snowbirds" and various auto dealers who sought reliable transportation for East Coast vehicles to be relocated to the West Coast. This foundational period laid the groundwork for the company's future expansion and diversification. By 1960, Tumbletown strategically acquired a large Chicago-based competitor, AAA Driveaway, a move that significantly bolstered its market position and subsequently led to the relocation of its national headquarters to Chicago. Today, the principal address and national headquarters of Tumbletown are situated at 1 East 22nd Street, Suite 107, Lombard, Illinois 60148, serving as the central hub for its widespread operations. In a significant corporate development in 2014, Evanston Partners, LLC, a well-regarded private equity investment firm headquartered in Chicago, completed the acquisition of Tumbletown. This acquisition was formally described as a recapitalization transaction, spearheaded by Rodney Ruth, an experienced leader who has continuously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Tumbletown Systems, LLC since 2006, guiding the company through substantial growth and strategic changes