Transportation and Storage Businesses for Sale in Washington
Explore logistics, last-mile, moving, warehousing, carrier, and brokerage operators for owners and investment firms. Filter by gross revenue, adjusted cash flow, cash flow multiple, state, asking price, and whether the owner is exploring interest. Use toggles to hide franchises, find absentee owner potential listings, relocatable or fully remote options, and SBA loan pre-qualified deals. Save this search to get email alerts when new matches appear. At-a-glance market stats: • Median cash-flow multiple: 2.7X • Most common industries: Last-mile delivery, Moving and storage, Freight brokerage Frequently asked questions: Q: How do contracts, lanes, and utilization impact valuation? A: Long-term contracts on profitable lanes and strong utilization of trucks, trailers, or space usually support better margins and higher valuations. Q: What safety and compliance records should I review? A: Review safety scores, accident and claims history, driver files, and regulatory inspections to understand risk and future compliance costs. Q: How do asset-heavy and asset-light models differ in financing? A: Asset-heavy carriers rely more on truck and trailer financing, while asset-light brokers lean on working capital and credit facilities. Q: Can equipment loans be combined with acquisition financing? A: Yes, equipment loans can often be combined with acquisition financing, though terms, collateral, and amortization may be structured separately. Capacity, compliance, and utilization define results. For carriers, check fleet age, maintenance, and driver retention. For warehousing, study occupancy, throughput, and systems. Brokerages depend on strong customer and carrier networks. Valuation reflects adjusted cash flow, contract quality, and safety. Dedicated routes and on-time performance support stable earnings. Asset-heavy models require CapEx planning. Diligence should include safety scores, audits, insurance, driver files, maintenance logs, route profitability, and WMS or TMS data. For warehouses, review leases, racking, equipment, and KPIs. Financing may combine SBA or conventional loans with equipment and working capital lines. A seller note can help manage seasonality and fuel volatility.