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Our team brings deep experience in asset-based transportation, freight brokerage, and supply chain services. We understand the unique dynamics of driver recruitment, fleet management, regulatory compliance, and the volatile freight cycles that define success and survival in this sector.
The logistics industry continues to face volatile freight rates, driver shortages, and tightening credit markets. Operators are adapting to electrification, regulatory oversight, and technology-driven network optimization while navigating intense consolidation from private capital entrants.
Transportation companies operate in one of the most cyclical and capital-intensive sectors of the middle market. Rising insurance costs, fuel volatility, and equipment financing requirements create persistent margin pressure. At the same time, driver retention challenges and Hours of Service regulations constrain capacity and operational flexibility.
The industry is experiencing unprecedented consolidation as private equity platforms and strategic acquirers pursue scale advantages and technology integration. For independent operators and family-owned carriers, this environment creates both strategic opportunities and existential pressures. Kreshmore helps clients navigate these dynamics with disciplined capital strategy, operational insight, and stakeholder credibility.
Situation: Regional less-than-truckload carrier faced covenant violations and liquidity constraints during freight downturn.
Approach: Advised ownership through lender negotiations, developed operational turnaround plan, and structured refinancing with new ABL lender.
Result: Achieved consensual restructuring, preserved jobs, and positioned company for return to profitability.
Situation: Private equity-backed logistics platform required growth capital to fund acquisition strategy and fleet modernization.
Approach: Structured $80MM recapitalization combining senior credit facility, mezzanine debt, and additional equity investment.
Result: Delivered capital for organic and inorganic growth while optimizing cost of capital and maintaining operational flexibility.
Situation: Truckload carrier sought to unlock embedded real estate value while reducing leverage and improving liquidity position.
Approach: Facilitated sale-leaseback of multiple terminal facilities to institutional real estate investor with favorable lease terms.
Result: Generated immediate liquidity, reduced balance sheet leverage, and preserved operational control of critical facilities.
Kreshmore’s transportation sector practice is built on firsthand experience advising asset-based carriers, freight brokers, and logistics platforms across every stage of the business cycle — from rapid growth and strategic expansion to operational distress and creditor-led restructuring.
We understand the operational metrics that drive value in transportation businesses: loaded miles, revenue per truck, driver turnover, operating ratios, and equipment utilization. Our professionals have structured financings secured by rolling stock, terminal real estate, and accounts receivable — and have advised lenders on collateral liquidations and going-concern sales.
Whether representing ownership in growth capital raises, serving as interim management during turnaround situations, or advising creditors on fleet valuations and recovery strategies, Kreshmore delivers execution grounded in sector expertise and capital markets credibility. Our dual-sided perspective — having represented both debtors and creditors — enables us to anticipate challenges, build consensus, and deliver balanced outcomes.
For confidential consultation regarding transportation and logistics advisory needs, please contact the Kreshmore Group team.
Email: info@kreshmore.com
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