CDL Training School + Local Freight Operation | One Acquisition

Asking Price$3,500,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$1,513,908

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real Estate$450,000
Included in asking price
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CDL Training School + Local Freight Operation | One Acquisition


Asking Price$3,500,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$1,513,908

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real Estate$450,000
Included in asking price

Seller Financing Available
Business Description
Own the training platform that fuels the freight operation
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a strategically aligned, asset-backed transportation platform that combines a CDL training operation with a local freight business in one transaction. Very few acquisitions offer the ability to control both the driver pipeline and the operating revenue stream at the same time. For the right buyer, that creates a powerful advantage in a market where labor, compliance, and operational consistency increasingly determine who wins.

The model is simple, but the upside is significant. One side of the business trains drivers. The other side creates direct operating demand for them. That relationship gives a future owner the ability to scale from a much stronger position than a standalone school or standalone trucking operation could provide on its own.

The current owner has intentionally kept the businesses streamlined and semi-absentee. He has not pursued aggressive growth, which leaves substantial runway for a more ambitious operator. The school is currently operating at roughly 40% capacity, with room to increase class sizes and potentially add additional cycles. The freight business has also never been pushed to full scale, creating clear upside through better fleet utilization, expanded customer relationships, and stronger commercial execution.
The acquisition is supported by meaningful hard assets, including the real estate, facility, trucks, trailers, support vehicles, and other operating equipment required to run the platform. This is not a thin goodwill story. It is a real operating business with infrastructure, cash flow, and strategic utility already in place.

Just as important, the seller is not walking away casually. He is prepared to help the next owner succeed through a strong transition period, share the operating knowledge behind the business, and help transfer the intellectual capital that has made the platform work. Seller financing is available for a qualified buyer, reinforcing both the owner’s confidence in the business and his desire to help create a successful handoff.

For investors or operators looking for a practical platform with real assets, multiple revenue streams, defensible operating logic, and visible room to scale, this opportunity stands apart. It offers the kind of strategic fit, simplicity, and upside that is difficult to find in a single acquisition.
About the Business
Years in Operation
8
Employees
8 Full-time
Facilities & Assets
This opportunity includes a highly functional commercial site with an estimated 4–5 acres of land, a training and administrative facility, and a substantial operating fleet. The building currently supports CDL training cycles of about 10 students per class and includes classroom space, executive office space, and front-office capacity for multiple employees. The site also appears to offer room for future expansion, including the potential for an additional revenue stream such as short-term lodging for students or drivers. Included assets consist of approximately 9 trucks, 22 trailers, a van, a sedan for transportation services, and a field truck, creating a meaningful hard-asset base for both the school and freight operation.
Market Outlook / Competition
The market is increasingly favorable for compliant, well-run transportation businesses. Demand for qualified drivers remains strong, with BLS projecting about 237,600 annual openings over the next decade, while FMCSA is tightening enforcement around driver qualification and English-language proficiency. Although freight conditions remain mixed, disciplined operators with real infrastructure, regulatory credibility, and a built-in driver pipeline are better positioned than ever. That makes this combination of CDL training and local freight especially compelling for a buyer looking to acquire both operating cash flow and future recruiting advantage.
Opportunities for Growth
The biggest upside is in the transportation business. The current owner has never aggressively pursued growth there. Much of the revenue has come from convenience, existing relationships, and opportunities the company naturally stepped into rather than a focused expansion plan. A growth-minded buyer could scale this segment through additional customers, better equipment utilization, and broader service coverage as new corporate and industrial facilities continue to develop in the surrounding market. The CDL school also has room to grow. It is currently operating at about 40% capacity, leaving meaningful room to increase student volume. A future owner could expand class sizes and potentially add a second or third training cycle. These opportunities have not been explored because the seller has intentionally kept operations simple and streamlined. Together, the businesses create a strong growth story: one side trains drivers, while the other can create greater demand for them.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Owned
Included in asking price
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
While the owner currently enjoys a limited workload, he is ready to fully retire
Transition Support
The current owner is committed to setting the next owner up for success through a generous transition period. He is selling because he is ready for retirement and the next chapter of life, not because he doubts the opportunity ahead. The business has been operated in a semi-absentee manner and is not overly complex for the right buyer to manage. The seller has often said that if he were “10 years younger,” he knows exactly how he would scale the business, and he wants to pass that intellectual capital to the next owner during transition. He is willing to provide practical, hands-on training to ensure a smooth handoff and a clear path forward. Additional consulting may be available at the buyer’s expense beyond the transition period under separately agreed terms.
Financing Options
Seller will finance $1M for a full-price offer; terms to be negotiated.
Listing Info
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2491265
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