At least seven companies that operate within the used-vehicle industry have been included among the Inc. 5000; the prestigious annual ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

Two of the highlighted firms provide vehicle transportation services as the listing included ACERTUS and Montway Auto Transport.

Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been competitive within their markets, officials said in a news release that companies on this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges.

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter said in a news release on Tuesday. “There’s no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”

Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543%, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.

“We are honored and humbled to be included on this prestigious list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for a third consecutive year,” ACERTUS chief executive officer Trent Broberg said in a company news release. “This demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence as we navigated some of the toughest challenges our company and the industry has ever faced.

“A global pandemic, capacity constraints, inventory and parts shortages and natural disasters were just some of the many roadblocks; however, our team remained steadfast and focused on innovation and driving the future of automotive logistics,” Broberg continued. “This milestone is especially meaningful this year and would not be possible without our loyal customers, carriers, drivers, frontline workers and incredibly talented team.”

In another news release, Montway Auto Transport principal chief executive officer Dimitre Kirilov shared a similar reaction to the accolade.

“Montway’s continued growth is largely due to our strong and dedicated team of customer service professionals who go above and beyond to ensure customers’ transportation needs are met, while also delivering an excellent experience,” Kirilov said in a news release from Montway. “We’re honored to be recognized by Inc. for this prestigious award.”

“Congratulations to all of this year’s ranked companies that worked hard to serve their customers and grow their businesses,” Kirilov went on to say.

Other used-vehicle industry companies on the list included:

No. 650: RefiJet, which specializes in auto refinancing
No. 1,510: Global Lending Services, which focuses on subprime auto financing through its network of dealerships
No. 2,615: LotPop, which helps dealerships with inventory management 
No. 3,777: First Help Financial, which works with consumers who previously could not secure auto financing
No. 4,675: Tricolor Holdings, which is a used-vehicle retailer that specializes in the Hispanic market

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.