Specialized Aviation Freight Carrier | Operating Fleet Included | Florida and Ohio
Aviation freight carrier with owned fleet, Florida and Ohio
On NextCompany since September 3, 2026 (42 days)
FL areaEstablished 2006
Business overview
This aviation freight carrier moves engines, crates, and high-value aerospace cargo. Crews run 53-foot step-deck trailers and dry van from Florida across 48 continental states. The business has operated since 2006.
The $1,390,000 asking price includes a debt-free fleet refreshed since 2022. Gross revenue is $2,344,180. Cash flow SDE is $481,605. Ten 1099 drivers work the loads. The retiring seller will stay up to one year.
Who is a good fit for this business
- Owner-operators who can spend about 20 hours a week on equipment and maintenance.
- Buyers ready to take over lease-on work with long-running national aviation carriers.
- Acquirers who want a debt-free tractor and step-deck fleet in the purchase.
- Buyers who can raise utilization on units now running at 50 to 60 percent.
Details
- Reason for selling
- Retirement
Frequently Asked Questions
This carrier specializes in aviation freight for engines, crates, and high-value aerospace cargo. Crews run 53-foot step-deck trailers under tarp and also haul dry van. Trucks cover all 48 continental states. Florida is the primary geography. The company holds an Ohio LLC.
Yes, the $1,390,000 asking price includes an owned, debt-free fleet. The fleet includes 2022-2024 Volvo, Western Star, and Freightliner power units. The trailers include 2023-2024 Dorsey drop-combo step-decks. Power units retire at about 500,000 miles. One unit needs replacement.
Gross revenue is $2,344,180. The 2025 cash flow SDE of $481,605 includes about $386,239 of depreciation add-back. Revenue was $3,346,024 in 2022. 2025 revenue rose about 18% over 2024 after downsizing. The figures exclude a $30,000 unrelated partnership management fee.
About 80% of revenue comes from one aviation carrier. That relationship has lasted about 8 years. A second national carrier has lasted about 10 years. The owner reports both would honor leases with a new owner. Carriers handle dispatch, DOT compliance, and ELDs.
The owner spends about 20 hours a week on equipment and maintenance. The company has no office staff or back-office software. Ten 1099 drivers haul the loads. The company pays dry van drivers by the mile. The company pays aviation drivers by percentage.