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A storage facility's occupancy is durable real-estate income; trucking and moving revenue depends on contracts and crews. Price the two very differently.
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This Company is not currently operating. However, this opportunity includes an introduction from the current owner to potential contacts for routes, including a mail route introduction. When it was operating, the Seller transported U.S. mail for the largest mail hauler in the United States. The company was founded with a vision to provide excellent and dependable freight hauling service at reasonable rates by drivers who were known and trusted. The state-of-the-art truck helped to ensure safe, reliable and on-time service which set them apart from other carriers. The Seller has contacts to assist in securing an ongoing route to reestablish the business.
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Well-established trucking company with 20 years of operational success. The company specializes in van, reefer, and flatbed trucking services and has developed a strong reputation for reliability and quality service.
National transaction benchmarks for transportation and storage business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating transportation and storage business acquisitions.
A storage facility's occupancy is durable real-estate income; trucking and moving revenue depends on contracts and crews. Price the two very differently.
Trucks, trailers, vehicles, and build-outs are capital-heavy with finite lives; get age, maintenance history, and the deferred replacement schedule.
Authority, safety ratings, and driver qualifications are central and may not transfer; review the compliance record.
Contracted freight or a few large accounts can carry a transportation business and leave with little notice; understand the terms.
Margins move with fuel and wages, and qualified drivers are scarce; understand the cost structure and key-person risk.
Occupancy history, rate increases, and property condition drive value; confirm the numbers and any deferred maintenance.
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