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How Private Equity Is Buying Up Freight Brokerages
Private equity is quietly consolidating freight brokerages, the middlemen of the $900 billion U.S. freight market. Lucas and Luna dig into the economics of these asset-light businesses, the roll-up playbook led by firms like TransDigm-style buyers, and the recent megadeal that reshaped the sector. They break down why freight brokers are attractive targets — high margins, recurring relationships, and fragmentation — and what the consolidation means for shippers and independent brokers. With a close look at the case of Echo Global Logistics and the rise of platforms like Uber Freight, they…
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