Mergers & Acquisitions in Transportation & Logistics

When it comes to this business sector, it’s all about keeping pace. You need a partner who understands that and can keep up. Let the industry experts at True North Mergers & Acquisitions, who have collectively closed over $3 billion in transactions across many industries, be your guide.

02. TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS

We Know the Transportation & Logistics Industry

Integration strategies, logistics consolidation, transport sector transactions, regulatory challenges, and more — there is a lot that can come into play when it comes to working through mergers and acquisitions in transportation. It can become complex fairly quickly, and that’s why you need an industry expert, like the knowledgeable advisors at True North Mergers & Acquisitions, on your side when it’s time to make critical decisions.

For acquisitions, we provide full services that include opportunity analysis, product outreach, initial due diligence, and valuation analysis. We also handle letters of intent, will be your consultant for deal structure and negotiation, and will take the lead in all closing activities.

If it’s time to make an exit, we’ll find you the right buyer for your business who will understand its worth, value your employees and customers, and champion your legacy. We have a large network of buyers and founders looking for opportunities just like yours, and we’ll walk you through our QuietAuction™ process.

From trucking to warehousing to brokerage and everywhere in between, you’ve come to the right place for a solid advisor and partner that you can count on to guide you on a new path.

Strategic Advisory for Transportation & Logistics Companies

Transportation and logistics companies face unique operational and financial challenges when preparing for a transaction. Fleet management, regulatory compliance, labor considerations, and asset utilization all play a role in valuation and buyer interest.

Our advisors help transportation business owners assess transportation company valuation, evaluate market demand, and understand the strategic factors that drive value in the mergers and acquisitions marketplace. Many clients benefit from a comprehensive Business Valuation to gain confidence in positioning their company ahead of a transaction.

By combining industry insight with transaction expertise, TNMA helps transportation companies maximize value and achieve their long-term business goals.

Supporting Transportation & Logistics Business Owners

Owners considering succession planning or a transition can rely on TNMA’s comprehensive advisory services throughout the M&A process.

Our team helps transportation and logistics, founders:

Evaluate strategic exit opportunities
Understand market trends and valuation drivers
Identify qualified strategic and financial buyers
Navigate the complexities of transportation and logistics mergers and acquisitions

For buyers and investors seeking to expand their footprint in the transportation sector, TNMA offers tailored acquisition support through our Retained Buy‑Side Representation process, helping clients locate attractive opportunities and execute with confidence.

Transportation & Logistics Sectors We Work With

Our advisors work with companies across a wide range of transportation and logistics segments, including:

Freight transportation and trucking
Distribution and warehousing
Intermodal operations
Third‑party logistics (3PL)
Courier and delivery services
Fleet management and leasing businesses

These businesses often attract interest from strategic buyers and private equity investors due to their recurring revenue, asset base, and operational scale.

Meet Our Advisors With Industry Expertise

Our team brings more than dealmaking experience to your transaction. Each advisor has hands-on experience as an owner, operator, or executive within this industry.

Tom Fischer

TECA Data Safe Corporation

Randy, I cannot express how much we appreciate having you on our side throughout this process. We’ve known each other for more than eight years and I already had high expectations. Those were met and then some. The process is harder and more complicated than I could ever have understood. Your knowledge and experience are very apparent. Thank goodness we have you.

Dan Sundin

Tim, you did a fantastic job from start to finish, explaining the process, exercising patience and good judgment as needed, teaching, and guiding us all the way. I watched in awe as you gave counsel to us as well as the potential buyers – working your magic to create excitement on both sides for the potential we’re realizing today – thank you!

Clay, you impressed from the first meeting – you won me over quickly with your professional demeanor, presence, and ability. Your work ethic was evident as you plowed through our data and reached out to me evenings and weekends, ensuring the numbers and our true financial opportunity unfolded accurately and enticingly to our prospective buyers.

Edward Rottmann

Founder | CEO Chroma Energy Group

It was truly a pleasure working with Nick Cindric and Nathan Gajewski. They were a fantastic team and made the entire experience positive. I am extremely appreciative on how quickly we aligned towards the end goal. The different phases of the acquisition all progressed smoothly and the results speak for themselves. Nick and Nathan never pushed back on deadlines or getting the analysis turned around. Thank you for the work and for the friendship throughout the engagement.

Scott Bartnick

Principal, Boyne Capital

“We have worked with a range of M&A advisors across many transactions and we found True North M&A to be highly professional and diligent throughout our interactions. Randy Krivo took an extremely active role in the entire process and worked closely with Boyne Capital and his clients in a manner that allowed us to find common ground on a number of significant issues that surfaced along the way, culminating in a sale that both parties were truly satisfied with. We would welcome the opportunity to work with Randy and True North again in the future and plan to remain in close contact on new opportunities they bring to market”

Nick Padlo

I have worked with various business brokers during my banking career, and Tim Schinke was a model representation of keeping everyone's priorities top of mind. Tim helped coordinate meetings, provide accurate financial data, and helped troubleshoot any problem that arose during this quick closing. I am extremely thankful for Tim and his team. Without his help, this opportunity would not have closed on time.

Sunil Raina

It was an absolute pleasure working with Tim Schinke and the team. They are very professional, knowledgeable, and have deep resources to advise on every aspect of the transaction. Tim worked with me very patiently and provided excellent strategic advice, while working hard to diligently meet the myriad documentation and due diligence requirements. Overall, could not have asked for a better partner! Thank you all!

Cindy Fischer

We have owned a business that provides cloud-based IT solutions for nearly 20 years. When it came time to explore selling our company, we knew exactly who to reach out to since we had been discussing the prospect of a sale with Randy Krivo for more than 8 years. Randy has always been there as a sounding board and has been willing to offer us advice throughout our relationship. Randy never made us feel like a burden (for seeking his guidance on how to position and value our business) or any pressure to sell sooner than we were ready. So, when it came time for the actual sale process to begin, it was of great comfort to know exactly who we wanted to work with. The process is harder and more complicated than we could ever have understood. I cannot express how much we appreciated having Randy and True North/Sunbelt on our side throughout this process. Our already high expectations were not only met but exceeded. Randy’s knowledge and experience were so incredibly valuable throughout this process that I absolutely recommend Randy and his organization to anyone who is contemplating the sale of their business. Thank goodness we had him to guide us through our business transaction.