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Automotive Transport Company - West Coast Operations

California Transportation Est. 2009 1-5 employees Seller financing New venture

About this business

This California Sub-Chapter S Corporation has been operating since 2009 as a specialized automotive transport service. The business is built on three (3) carrier trucks with a capacity of 9 cars each, plus one service truck, enabling reliable operations up and down the West Coast from Los Angeles to central Oregon, Spokane to Las Vegas, with significant concentration in the Bay Area. The company primarily transports used cars for car dealerships and auction houses, serving as a trusted logistics partner in the automotive supply chain.

The business generates annual gross revenue of $1,000,000 with annual cash flow of $400,000 and adjusted EBITDA of $350,000. The operation runs as a home-based business and is fully relocatable, with all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (valued at $750,000) included in the sale. The current owner works 40 hours per week and manages a lean team of three full-time employees.

The seller is offering comprehensive transition support to ensure continuity and success. Training includes up to 2 weeks at 30 hours per week, with additional training available by mutual agreement. Most notably, the seller is willing to remain on board in a dispatch role for up to 4 years to facilitate smooth client relationship transition and help establish the new owner in the market. The company holds California license CA 02100708 and Nevada license NV 1003039, demonstrating multi-state operational authority.

The U.S. automotive logistics and vehicle shipping market is valued between $10 billion and $62 billion annually, with projected compound annual growth rate of 5.6% between 2025 and 2030, indicating solid market fundamentals. Some seller financing may be available depending on the offered purchase price and buyer qualifications.

Financial overview

Gross Revenue $1M
SDE $350K
EBITDA Not disclosed
Fixed Assets Not disclosed
SDE Multiple 3.86×
Revenue Multiple 1.35×
SDE Margin 35.0%
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Asking Price $1,350,000