Private Equity in Trucking: Why Most Deals Fail (and 1 That Didn’t)

Short summary

Private equity has a poor track record in asset-based trucking, with most deals failing due to mismatched models and sector complexity. Spencer Tenney of The Tenney Group explains what makes specialized freight investments succeed, citing the nine-figure Texas Trans Eastern deal as a rare win. Key factors include understanding market cycles and partnering with experienced operators.

• •Most PE deals in asset-based trucking fail
• •Texas Trans Eastern deal cited as rare success story
• •Market cycle understanding and operator partnerships are critical

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