Dreamliner is growing again.
The 4-year-old Nashville-based company quickly became a force in entertainment transportation last year when it acquired Hemphill Brothers Coach Co., a move that nearly tripled its fleet to 190 coaches.
Now, with its latest acquisitions of Denver-based Shomotion and Nashville-based Show Pro, Dreamliner has secured its spot as the largest provider of entertainer coaches and trucking services in the world.
With these deals, Dreamliner adds Shomotion’s roster of artists like Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, and Taylor Swift, as well as Show Pro’s list, featuring Jelly Roll, SZA, and Paramore.
“These acquisitions are a historic milestone for us,” said Michael Scherkenbach, founder and CEO of Shomotion, who will lead Dreamliner’s Denver transportation division. “The combined company will offer unmatched transportation solutions to the entertainment industry.”
Burst of growth
Dreamliner provides luxury and customized entertainer coaches for artists, executives, and other high-end clients. It has rapidly expanded its footprint since its founding in 2020, catering to high-profile music tours, motion picture productions, theatrical events, and festivals, and has worked with notable clients like Morgan Wallen, Billie Eilish, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, and Beyoncé.
The company operates facilities in Nashville, Denver, and Fontana, California.
The acquisitions also add more than 70 trucks, 220 trailers, and new facilities in Denver and Nashville to Dreamliner’s infrastructure.
The company will retain all Shomotion and Show Pro employees, including Show Pro founders Curtis Jackson and Kat Stiller, who will join with Scherkenbach to lead the transportation services division.
Rich Thomson, Dreamliner’s founder and CEO, expressed excitement about the company’s continued growth.
“This is another big step for Dreamliner, expanding our ability to serve the biggest names in entertainment,” said Thomson, noting the company expects a 40% revenue increase in 2025.
