CDL Training School + Local Freight Operation | One Acquisition

Own the training platform that fuels the freight operation

Employees:

8 Full-time

Facilities:

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.

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.

Growth & Expansion:

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.

Financing:

Seller financing available

Seller will finance $1M for a full-price offer; terms to be negotiated.

Support & Training:

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.

Reason for Selling:

While the owner currently enjoys a limited workload, he is ready to fully retire

Real Estate:

Owned

Included in asking price