2026 Data

Trucking Company Acquisition Cost Index

Median prices, SDE multiples, and financing data for trucking company acquisitions. Source: IBBA Market Pulse Q4 2024.

Educational data only. Figures are medians from published industry reports — not a site-specific valuation or financial advice. Disclaimer →

Median Acquisition Price

$350K

Median Annual Revenue

$1.20M

Median SDE

$130K

SDE Multiple Range

1.5x–3x

Typical LTV

80%

Avg Down Payment

20%

Avg DSCR

1.25x

Time to Close

2–5 mo

SBA Eligibility

~65%

Financing Details

Typical LTV80%

Avg down payment20% of price

Avg DSCR on closed deals1.25x

SBA eligibility rate~65% of deals

Market trend↓ Declining

Common deal structures

SBA 7(a)Conventional BankSeller Financing

Key Valuation Factors

•Fleet age and condition are primary asset value driver
•Freight contract backlog and customer concentration (avoid >30% from one customer)
•DOT safety rating — any "conditional" or "unsatisfactory" rating requires remediation before financing
•Driver count and CDL status — lenders assess driver replacement risk

SBA Financing for Trucking Company Acquisitions

Approximately 65% of trucking company transactions use SBA financing. SBA 7(a) is the most common structure, with a minimum 10% equity injection on the acquisition price. At a median price of $350K, that means approximately $35K out of pocket before closing costs and working capital.

DSCR requirement: SBA lenders require ≥ 1.25x on projected post-acquisition cash flow. The average DSCR on closed trucking company transactions is approximately 1.25x — meaning there is typically adequate headroom.

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Data sources:

IBBA Market Pulse Q4 2024

American Trucking Associations Industry Data 2024

Full methodology →

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