How to find trucking companies and owner-operators to acquire

Short answer

To find trucking companies to acquire, reach carrier owners and owner-operators directly, there are over a million single-truck businesses, almost none listed for sale, and they're reachable on their mobile rather than email or LinkedIn. Wavis books conversations with owners open to selling or partnering, by region, fleet size and authority type.

Why trucking is a roll-up target

Trucking is enormously fragmented: over a million owner-operators and small carriers, an aging owner base, and strong interest from consolidators. The hard part is reaching owners who have no office and no inbox.

Reaching carrier owners

Owner-operators run their business from the cab. Their contact information exists, but only direct outreach to their mobile actually reaches the decision-maker.

From target list to owner meetings

Define your acquisition criteria, reach owners directly, and book conversations with those open to a discussion, the foundation of proprietary deal flow in trucking.

How Wavis helps

Wavis books qualified owner conversations in trucking directly onto your calendar.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find trucking companies for sale?+

Most small carriers aren't publicly for sale; you reach owners directly and book conversations with those open to it. Wavis provides this access.

Can you reach owner-operator truckers directly?+

Yes, they're reachable on their mobile, by region, fleet size and authority type.

Why is trucking attractive for acquirers?+

It's highly fragmented with an aging owner base, making owner-by-owner consolidation valuable.

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