Transport & Logistics

Industry Guide

Buying a Freight / Trucking: What Buyers Need to Know

Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for Freight / Trucking acquisitions.

Freight / Trucking — Industry Benchmarks

EBITDA Margin (Low)8%
EBITDA Margin (High)15%
Acquisition Multiple (Low)2x
Acquisition Multiple (High)4x
Minimum DSCR1.5x
Industry Risk Score5/10 — Elevated Risk

What makes a good Freight / Trucking acquisition? Look for margins at or above 15%, a purchase multiple below 4x, and a DSCR comfortably above 1.5x. A risk score of 5/10 (elevated risk) means this sector has moderate cyclicality — scrutinise earnings history carefully.

Calculate BAS for a Freight / Trucking

Industry: Freight / Trucking

Evaluating a Freight / Trucking listing?

Sign up free to save your evaluation, compare multiple deals, and unlock the full 6-dimension BAS score.

Evaluate a Freight / Trucking