In search of a Logistics Operator in Illinois West-Suburbs

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by a searcher from Northeastern Illinois University
in Chicago, IL, USA

1yr ago

In search of a Logistics Operator in Illinois West-Suburbs

Hi all,

I'm currently in the midst of due diligence for a logistics company and am looking for an operator for the business. I would need someone who is well versed with operations and scaling quickly as I have some lofty goals already in flight. If anyone is interested please reach out via email so I can discuss and provide additional details. Thanks!

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reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Michigan State University in Chicago, IL, USA

If you aren’t from trucking and brokerage - you will probably get absolutely crushed trying to acquire in the space right now.

If you aren’t from trucking and brokerage - and you’re trying to put an operator in to run it - you will probably go bankrupt and end up face down in the fetal
position , questioning how you made the worst decision of your life

reply by a professional 1yr ago
from Spelman College in New York, NY, USA

Hi Jacob! I'm not an operator but there are a few IBISWorld reports that I believe could get you up to speed on this industry.

Freight Packing & Logistics Services in the US
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Third-Party Logistics in the US
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