Refrigerated Trucking Carrier YoY Growth Scaling in 2026
Business Description
Profitable Well Established Growing Projected to hit $3.4M in 2026
This is a very a profitable, well-established refrigerated trucking company. Since its founding it has earned a sterling reputation for reliability, service quality, and on-time delivery. It is the preferred carrier for major customers in the food and perishable-goods industries, that collectively provide stable, recurring freight volume.
In 2025, this business generated $2.79 million in revenue and $444,744 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE).
Brand & Market Position: the company has carved a niche as a high-performance refrigerated carrier. The company’s brand is synonymous with dependability, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, reflected in zero customer complaints and consistent on-time performance rates exceeding industry averages.
2026 Growth Outlook
Based on updated customer forecasts, one of the company’s largest accounts has committed to increasing load volume from an average of 22 loads per week in 2025 to a minimum of 28 loads per week in 2026, representing a projected revenue increase of approximately $6,000 per week. As a result, the company anticipates gross revenues of $3.4–$3.5 million in 2026, marking a strong year-over-year gain.
The company also achieved its best month on record in October 2025, with $250,000 in gross revenue. Then topped that best month in December 2025 with $278k in revenue, further validating its upward trajectory.
New Interstate Authority: As of Q4 2025, the company has officially obtained its interstate operating authority, expanding the company’s eligibility to haul freight beyond in-state. While the business has not yet begun servicing interstate lanes, this license positions the company to immediately launch long-haul operations into Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon, a natural extension requested by its existing customers.
This development transforms the company from a purely intrastate carrier into a regional refrigerated logistics platform, creating new opportunities for revenue growth and customer diversification under new ownership.
Human Capital
• 10 experienced drivers (6 full-time / 4 part-time) and 1 dispatcher
• Zero driver turnover in recent years
• Drivers are company employees, not owner-operators, ensuring consistency and quality control
• Owner spends ~20 hours/week on billing, sales, and management oversight
Forward Outlook
With a 2025 SDE of 2025 is $444,744, upcoming volume commitments from key customers are expected to drive substantial growth in 2026. The company forecasts revenues between $3.4 million and $3.5 million, reflecting roughly a 25%–30% increase over 2025 levels, supported by consistent weekly load increases. This trajectory indicates that forward SDE could exceed $450,000–$500,000, positioning the business for a lower effective acquisition multiple under new ownership.
The seller is willing to remain for a transition period to ensure a smooth handover.
Due to the sensitive nature of this business sale, no phone calls or detailed discussions will be conducted without a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Buyers must complete the NDA and Buyer Profile prior to receiving any confidential information, including the business name, location, or financial details.
In 2025, this business generated $2.79 million in revenue and $444,744 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE).
Brand & Market Position: the company has carved a niche as a high-performance refrigerated carrier. The company’s brand is synonymous with dependability, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, reflected in zero customer complaints and consistent on-time performance rates exceeding industry averages.
2026 Growth Outlook
Based on updated customer forecasts, one of the company’s largest accounts has committed to increasing load volume from an average of 22 loads per week in 2025 to a minimum of 28 loads per week in 2026, representing a projected revenue increase of approximately $6,000 per week. As a result, the company anticipates gross revenues of $3.4–$3.5 million in 2026, marking a strong year-over-year gain.
The company also achieved its best month on record in October 2025, with $250,000 in gross revenue. Then topped that best month in December 2025 with $278k in revenue, further validating its upward trajectory.
New Interstate Authority: As of Q4 2025, the company has officially obtained its interstate operating authority, expanding the company’s eligibility to haul freight beyond in-state. While the business has not yet begun servicing interstate lanes, this license positions the company to immediately launch long-haul operations into Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon, a natural extension requested by its existing customers.
This development transforms the company from a purely intrastate carrier into a regional refrigerated logistics platform, creating new opportunities for revenue growth and customer diversification under new ownership.
Human Capital
• 10 experienced drivers (6 full-time / 4 part-time) and 1 dispatcher
• Zero driver turnover in recent years
• Drivers are company employees, not owner-operators, ensuring consistency and quality control
• Owner spends ~20 hours/week on billing, sales, and management oversight
Forward Outlook
With a 2025 SDE of 2025 is $444,744, upcoming volume commitments from key customers are expected to drive substantial growth in 2026. The company forecasts revenues between $3.4 million and $3.5 million, reflecting roughly a 25%–30% increase over 2025 levels, supported by consistent weekly load increases. This trajectory indicates that forward SDE could exceed $450,000–$500,000, positioning the business for a lower effective acquisition multiple under new ownership.
The seller is willing to remain for a transition period to ensure a smooth handover.
Due to the sensitive nature of this business sale, no phone calls or detailed discussions will be conducted without a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Buyers must complete the NDA and Buyer Profile prior to receiving any confidential information, including the business name, location, or financial details.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Employees
- 11 (6 Full-time, 4 Part-time, 1 Contractor)
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- A modern fleet of 8 trucks and 13 refrigerated trailers to meet its service commitments. The fleet includes 4 company-owned Freightliner Cascadia day-cab tractors (model years 2014–2017) and 3 late-model Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractors leased from Penske (2019 and 2023 model years). All 13 trailers are refrigerated 53’ units equipped with Thermo King Precedent S600 cooling systems.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Expand fleet to capture more loads from existing customers Activate interstate authority to service Nevada, Arizona, and beyond Formalize contracts with key clients for dedicated fleet agreements Hire sales rep and implement marketing to acquire new customers Invest in a Transportation Management System (TMS) for greater efficiency
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Focused on another business opportunity
- Financing Options
- Seller will carry financing for a qualified buyer
Listing Info
- ID
- 2456986
- Listing Views
- 30
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