Dealer Services Network Expands Footprint with Acquisition of MVD Express

Strategic expansion into New Mexico and Montana strengthens Dealer Services Network’s nationwide title and registration operations.

Deerfield Beach, FL

Dealer Services Network (DSN), a technology-enabled provider of title and registration services for mobility customers, today announced its expansion into two new states with the acquisition of MVD Express, a provider of motor vehicle services operating across New Mexico and Montana. The acquisition was completed on October 6, 2025. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1994, MVD Express operates 14 locations including 10 in New Mexico and four in Montana, employing more than 150 team members. The company serves over 300,000 customers annually, providing licensing, Real ID, title, registration, call center, and dealer services.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the talented team at MVD Express into the DSN family,” said Joe Palumbo, CEO of Dealer Services Network. “MVD Express has earned a reputation built on service, efficiency and respect. These values align well with our own. Together, we’ll continue to innovate and elevate the customer experience while expanding DSN’s footprint across the U.S.”

This acquisition marks a significant milestone in DSN’s growth strategy. With the addition of MVD Express, DSN now employs nearly 1,000 people and operates in nine states, further strengthening its offering in title, registration, and compliance services for automotive retailers, fleets, and consumers.

“Our vision is to be the most reliable and innovative partner in automotive titling, registration, and compliance,” added Palumbo. “This expansion is a powerful step toward that goal.”

MVD Express founder, Janice Lucero, will retire following the transaction, with DSN expressing deep gratitude for her leadership and decades of service to the community.

About Dealer Services Network

Dealer Services Network (DSN) is a tech-enabled platform for automotive retailers, rental car companies, consumers, and governmental agencies. The company delivers TaaS™ (Title as a Service), workflow and content management services, electronic document management, and compliance solutions through its proprietary cloud-based DealTracker™ software platform. Headquartered in South Florida, DSN manages a growing private tag agency network, offering comprehensive tag and title registration services to automotive and marine vessel dealerships, fleet managers, and walk-in customers. For more information, visit www.dsn.net.

About Frontenac

Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST, which seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and operational excellence. Over the last 55 years, Frontenac has built a franchise working with over 350 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, visit www.frontenac.com.