Sell Your Freight Brokerage or Logistics Company
You’ve Moved Freight for Years.
Now It’s Time to Move On.
You’ve built your freight brokerage or logistics operation on trust, reliability, and grit. You’ve earned every client, every carrier relationship, and every dollar.
But the next phase of your life, whether it’s retirement, a new venture, or just more time off the road, requires a thoughtful transition. And the right buyer.
At Lion Business Brokers, we help owner-led logistics firms, asset-light freight brokerages, and regional 3PL providers exit on their terms. You’ve spent years moving goods. Now we’ll help you move forward.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
Recently Sold Equipment Rental Companies
This asset-light brokerage focused on dry van and reefer loads across the Southwest, supported by a vetted pool of independent carriers and a team of three dispatchers. The business had consistent monthly volume and long-term shipper relationships.
Gross Revenues: $7,120,000
✅ Acquired by a regional logistics group expanding into the Texas market. The seller exited after a 60-day transition and a structured earnout based on monthly load volume.
This route-based delivery firm serviced major retail and e-commerce accounts with a fleet of independent contractors. The business had a tech-enabled dispatch system and strong operational SOPs for scaling.
Gross Revenues: $4,480,000
✅ Sold to a national final-mile logistics consolidator. Key staff remained in place, and the deal included a seller note tied to client retention milestones.
Offering air, ocean, and customs brokerage services, this international freight forwarder had longstanding import/export clients and a bilingual operations team. The company was licensed and bonded with global agency relationships in place.
Gross Revenues: $5,830,000
✅ Acquired by a foreign logistics platform entering the U.S. market. The seller stayed on under a two-year employment contract to lead U.S. operations.
Specializing in oversized and permitted loads for the energy and construction sectors, this brokerage had strong relationships with flatbed and heavy-haul carriers. The owner had invested in permitting systems and routing software.
Gross Revenues: $3,210,000
✅ Sold to a private investor with industry experience. The seller provided technical training and stayed on for 90 days post-close to support client transition.
This scalable 3PL operation used a custom TMS and served multiple e-commerce clients across warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery coordination. The business had documented processes, recurring contracts, and an internal leadership team.
Gross Revenues: $8,950,000
✅ Acquired by a private equity-backed logistics platform. Deal closed in 75 days with a partial cash-out, performance-based earnout, and team retention bonuses.
What Makes Freight Brokerage and Logistics Companies Valuable
Buyers love asset-backed businesses with steady utilization, contract-based clients, and maintenance programs in place. The strongest deals we see share a few traits:
Recurring rentals or long-term lease agreements
Fleet management systems and depreciation schedules
Field service or delivery teams in place
High equipment uptime and documented service records
Owner not involved in every dispatch or repair
We represent:
We specialize in selling:
Freight brokerages (domestic, international, niche verticals)
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
Truck dispatching and fleet coordination firms
Final mile delivery and route-based operations
Specialized freight (refrigerated, hazmat, oversized, etc.)
Whether you focus on dry van, reefer, intermodal, or dedicated contracts, we know how to package and present your business to serious buyers.
Freight Brokerage Buyer Network
We have an extensive list of buyers that we have successfully worked with in the past as well as pre-qualified buyers who are waiting for logistics companies like yours in Texas
Broker Network
We are proud members of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB)
Proven Success for Logistics Companies
We have done this before! We have a proven track record in getting top dollar for some great businesses and successfully selling those "hard to sell" businesses that other brokers couldn't
What’s Your Freight Brokerage Worth?
Buyers are highly active in logistics — but valuation depends on your mix of repeat business, tech stack, and team.
| Business Type | Valuation Range | Key Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-Dependent Freight Brokerage | 2.0x–3.0x SDE | Higher with recurring shipper volume |
| Scalable 3PL or Niche Brokerage | 3.0x–5.0x EBITDA | Premium if staff, software, and carrier network are transferable |
| Tech-Enabled or Specialized 3PL | 4.5x–6.0x EBITDA | Recurring contracts + TMS/WMS systems + team in place |
💡 Carriers may come and go, but strong customer relationships and clean ops are what drive buyer interest and price.
Call us Today: 800.525.3542
HOW WE HELP YOU SELL
Our Exit Process: Built for Owner-Led Operations
What Buyers Look for in a Logistics Deal
Long-term relationships with shippers or recurring routes
Systems for dispatch, billing, and carrier compliance
Staff beyond the owner (dispatchers, account managers)
Modern TMS, CRM, or WMS systems
Financial clarity: job costing, margins, and minimal chargebacks
Even if you’re a one-person operation with good records, we can help position you for a successful sale.
Our Process: No Guesswork, No Games
At Lion, we treat every logistics client like a strategic exit, not just a transaction.
We help with:
✅ Business valuation and financial recasting
✅ Packaging your operations, accounts, and systems for buyer review
✅ Strategic outreach to buyers — from individual operators to national platforms
✅ Negotiation and deal structuring with your priorities in mind
✅ Full support through diligence, contracts, and closing
Seller Success Story
“We weren’t a big shop, just four people and a dozen good shippers. But Lion helped us present our value and get a strong deal. We sold to a buyer who respected how we operated and gave our team a place to grow.”
– Mike G., Former Owner, RoadLink Freight Services (DFW, TX)
Logistics Businesses We Represent Across the Region
We’ve helped sell transportation and freight companies in:
Austin • Houston • Dallas-Fort Worth • San Antonio • Shreveport • Atlanta • Nashville • Birmingham
Thinking About Selling i?
The first step is clarity, understanding what your business is worth and what type of exit fits your goals.
Schedule a Confidential Exit Strategy Call
Client Testimonials
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