Steel Hauling / Flatbed Trucking Company

Business Overview:

Established in 1993, this profitable Southeast Michigan trucking company has operated continuously for 33 years under the same ownership, specializing in flatbed transport of coil, plate, and structural steel for regional manufacturers, fabricators, and distributors. The single most compelling feature of this opportunity is its management structure: neither owner drives. The fleet is operated by employed drivers, while ownership handles customer relationships, pricing, and dispatch oversight, and an in-house bookkeeper manages the books, invoicing, and office administration. This is a managed carrier — not an owner-operator job — and a buyer does not need a CDL to step in at the management level. That structure is uncommon among trucking businesses of this size and materially simplifies the post-closing transition. The Company generates average annual revenue of approximately $920,700 with seller's discretionary earnings averaging $234,650 over the most recent two fiscal years — an SDE margin of roughly 25%. Operations run on an exceptionally lean overhead base: the business leases a small office at a truck stop for just $500 per month, or well under 1% of annual revenue. No real estate is owned or required. The fleet consists of two sliding-tarp Mack trailers & Semis. Sliding-tarp equipment allows weather-protected loading and unloading of steel without the labor, time, and injury exposure of conventional strap-and-tarp flatbed work — a commercial advantage in the steel-hauling niche and frequently a requirement of steel shippers and service centers. Both units are fully depreciated for tax purposes; book value does not reflect fair market value. Notably, the $500 monthly rent already includes five truck parking spots, of which only two are in use. A buyer can add up to three additional trucks — a 150% increase in fleet size — with no increase in facility cost whatsoever. That embedded, pre-paid capacity is the most direct growth lever in the business.

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Property Features and Assets:

The business operates from a leased office located at a truck stop in Southeast Michigan at $500 per month — approximately $6,000 per year. The rent includes five on-site truck parking spots. Co-location at a truck stop provides convenient fuel, scale, and driver amenities adjacent to the office and parking, supporting efficient dispatch and turnaround. No real estate is owned by the Company or included in the sale, so a buyer avoids any real estate acquisition or mortgage component at closing. Lease term, renewal options, and assignability will be confirmed during due diligence.

Market Competition and Expansion:

The Company competes within the specialized steel-hauling and flatbed segment rather than general freight, where a 33-year operating history and long-standing shipper relationships provide meaningful credibility. Sliding-tarp equipment on both units meets weather-protection requirements common among steel shippers and service centers, differentiating the Company from general flatbed and dry-van carriers. Very low facility overhead supports competitive pricing relative to larger asset-based carriers. Flatbed freight rates have shown notable strength in 2026 on the back of construction, infrastructure, and domestic steel and manufacturing activity.

Reason for Selling:

Retirement. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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