Acquisition Services

A disciplined, dignified path to your next chapter.

GreenRock acquires trucking carriers, freight brokerages, and 3PL companies from owners who want a fair deal, a respectful process, and a buyer who will protect what they built.

Who We Buy From

Built for owner-operators ready to transition.

We focus on middle-market freight businesses with $5M–$50M in annual revenue. Whether you're planning a full exit, exploring a partial sale, or want to stay on and grow with institutional backing — we structure deals around your goals, not ours.

Revenue range: $5M – $50M annual revenue
Business types: Trucking carriers, freight brokerages, 3PL / warehousing
Geography: United States (all regions)
Seller profile: Owner-operators, family businesses, retiring founders

The Acquisition Process

From first call to funded close — in 60–90 days.

Every step is designed to be fast, transparent, and low-stress for the seller. We've done this before. We know what you're going through.

Confidential Introduction

A 30-minute call to understand your business, your goals, and whether there's a mutual fit. No pressure, no obligation, no information shared until you're ready.

We never share your identity or business details with third parties. The conversation stays between us.

Mutual NDA & Discovery

We sign a mutual NDA before you share anything sensitive. Then we work through financials, operations, fleet, customer mix, and culture together — at your pace.

Discovery typically takes 2–3 weeks. We ask for 3 years of financials, a fleet/asset list, and a brief operational overview.

Valuation & Letter of Intent

We issue a clear, fair LOI within two weeks of receiving your financials. Our valuation methodology is transparent — we walk you through every assumption.

We value businesses on a multiple of adjusted EBITDA, with adjustments for fleet condition, customer concentration, and growth trajectory.

Due Diligence

Our diligence process is thorough but efficient. We focus on what matters — financials, operations, legal, and culture — and move fast to avoid deal fatigue.

Typical diligence window is 30–45 days. We use a shared data room and assign a dedicated deal lead to keep things moving.

Close & Transition

We fund and close the transaction, then work with you on a transition plan that protects your employees, customers, and operational continuity.

Sellers who want to stay on can negotiate a leadership role or advisory position. We never force an abrupt exit.

Valuation

Transparent. Fair. No games.

We value businesses based on adjusted EBITDA multiples, with clear adjustments for the factors that actually matter in freight.

Adjusted EBITDA

We normalize earnings for owner compensation, one-time expenses, and non-recurring items to arrive at a true run-rate profitability figure.

Fleet & Asset Quality

Age, condition, and ownership structure of tractors, trailers, and warehouse assets affect both value and integration cost.

Customer Concentration

Diversified customer bases command higher multiples. We work with sellers to understand contract terms, renewal history, and churn risk.

Growth Trajectory

Businesses with clear growth levers — new lanes, underserved customers, capacity to scale — receive credit for that upside in our offer.

Management Depth

Companies with strong operations managers and dispatch teams that can run independently are more valuable and easier to integrate.

Geographic Position

Regional density, lane coverage, and proximity to GreenRock's existing network all factor into strategic value.

Deal Structure

Structured around your goals — not ours.

We offer flexible deal structures to match what sellers actually want. Most deals combine a cash payment at close with one or more of the options below.

Full Cash Exit

You sell 100% of the business and receive full payment at close. Clean, simple, and final. Best for sellers who want a complete exit and maximum liquidity.

Equity Rollover

You sell a majority stake but roll a portion of your equity into the GreenRock platform. You participate in the upside as the platform grows — with institutional backing behind you.

Seller Note

A portion of the purchase price is paid over time via a seller note. This can increase total deal value and provides tax advantages for some sellers.

Earnout

A portion of the purchase price is tied to post-close performance milestones. Used selectively when there's a near-term growth catalyst that's hard to price at close.

Equity Rollover

Stay invested. Grow with the platform.

For sellers who believe in what GreenRock is building — and want to participate in the upside — an equity rollover lets you convert a portion of your sale proceeds into an ownership stake in the GreenRock platform.

As GreenRock acquires more companies, modernizes operations, and scales nationally, the value of that stake grows. You've already built one successful business. The rollover lets you do it again — with institutional capital, a national network, and a team behind you.

Why sellers choose to roll equity

Participate in platform-level value creation across all acquisitions
Retain meaningful ownership without the burden of running the whole business
Potential for a second liquidity event at a higher multiple
Stay involved in an advisory or operational role if desired

Ready to explore what your business is worth?

A 30-minute call is all it takes to start. Confidential, no obligation, and no information shared until you're ready.

Book a Confidential Consultation