Sell your Transportation business
Trucking, freight, and logistics businesses are being acquired aggressively by strategics and private equity. Here’s what your transportation company is worth and how to sell it on your terms.
What it’s worth
Transportation valuation multiples
Transportation and logistics companies commonly trade around 3–5× SDE for owner-run carriers and 4–6× EBITDA for larger, contract-heavy or asset-light operations. Asset-heavy fleets are also valued on their equipment.
These are general, illustrative ranges for healthy businesses—not a valuation or an offer. Actual value depends on size, margins, recurring revenue, customer concentration, owner dependence, and deal structure. For a real number, request a free confidential valuation.
What drives your multiple
- Contracted, recurring freight vs. spot-market exposure
- Customer concentration and contract terms
- Driver recruiting and retention — a top buyer concern
- Asset-light brokerage vs. asset-heavy fleet mix and equipment age
- Operating authority, CSA safety scores, and compliance record
Who’s buying
The buyer landscape
- PE-backed logistics platforms consolidating carriers and brokerages
- Strategic transportation companies expanding lanes and capacity
- Operators acquiring established books of freight and contracts
Florida & beyond
What’s specific to selling here
- Florida’s ports, produce, and population make it a high-volume freight market
- Transfer of DOT operating authority and safety compliance must be planned
- Driver retention and contracted lanes are the biggest value levers
Before you go to market
How to prepare—and lift your value
1
Shift toward contracted, recurring freight and diversify customers
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Clean up safety scores, maintenance records, and compliance
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Document driver comp and retention so the business transfers smoothly
FAQ
Selling your transportation or trucking business: FAQ
What is my trucking or logistics business worth?
Owner-run carriers commonly sell around 3–5× SDE, and larger contract-heavy or asset-light operations 4–6× EBITDA. Contracted freight, driver retention, and low customer concentration raise the number.
Who buys transportation companies?
PE-backed logistics platforms, strategic carriers, and operators are all active. The right fit depends on whether you’re asset-light or asset-heavy and on your customer base.
How is operating authority handled in a sale?
Your DOT authority, safety scores, and compliance history are key diligence items. We coordinate the transfer and structure the deal so it’s clean and financeable.
Start here
Thinking about selling your Transportation business?
Start with a confidential conversation and an honest read on your value, your likely buyers, and your timeline.