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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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Established and growing Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) business serving the Nashville, Tennessee metropolitan area. The company provides reliable, scheduled transportation for ambulatory, wheelchair, and mobility-assisted clients traveling to medical appointments, dialysis treatments, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare destinations. With a reputation for dependable service and quality customer care, the business operates in an essential industry supported by consistent demand. The company has developed efficient operating procedures, an experienced team, and a scalable business model designed to support future growth. Fleet assets, operational systems, and established processes are included in the sale, allowing a new owner to transition smoothly while continuing to serve existing customers. Nashville's growing population and expanding healthcare sector provide a strong foundation for continued success. This opportunity is well suited for an owner-operator, an existing transportation company seeking to expand, a healthcare services provider, or an investor looking to acquire an established business with recurring revenue potential. There are multiple avenues for growth, including expanding the service area, increasing fleet capacity, developing additional healthcare relationships, and pursuing new transportation contracts. The current owner is committed to facilitating a successful transition and is willing to provide training and support for a reasonable period following the sale. Additional confidential information regarding the business, financial performance, and operations will be made available to qualified buyers following the execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and verification of financial capability.
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A disruptive logistics and packaging technology business that has developed and patented an award-winning shipping container designed to bridge the gap between cardboard boxes and wood crates. The company enables safe, cost-effective shipment of large, heavy, and high-value items through standard parcel networks, achieving a near-zero damage rate across more than 50,000 units shipped. Its diversified model includes direct container sales, a DIY moving platform, and a discounted shipping service, serving customers worldwide across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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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