Whether you own a light-duty fleet or a heavy-duty recovery operation, we connect you with Top towing business brokers who understand municipal contracts, fleet maintenance, and impound revenue.
Selling a towing business is different than selling a standard service company. You have significant capital tied up in trucks, valuable real estate for storage, and often exclusive municipal or police contracts that drive revenue.
We start by analyzing your fleet composition (flatbeds vs. wreckers vs. rotators), revenue mix (calls vs. storage fees), and contract status. From there, we identify brokers who are best suited to your size and operational complexity.
Some owners are best served by local brokers who know the regional market. Others, especially those with heavy-duty capabilities, may attract interest from larger national towing conglomerates or private equity. We help you find the right path.
• Fleet Condition & Value – A modern, well-maintained fleet with documented service records is a massive asset.
• Municipal & Police Contracts – Rotation contracts with local law enforcement or municipalities provide steady, high-margin work.
• Impound Lot Real Estate – Owning the storage yard is a major plus. Storage fees are high-margin revenue, and the land itself is a tangible asset.
• Drivers & Dispatchers – A stable team of licensed drivers and experienced dispatchers ensures operational continuity for the buyer.
Buyers evaluate your fleet, contracts, and real estate assets.
A modern fleet of wreckers and flatbeds with low mileage reduces immediate CapEx for the buyer. Heavy-duty rotators add significant asset value.
Municipal and law enforcement rotation contracts are highly coveted. They provide steady, recession-proof volume that buyers will pay a premium to acquire.
Owning your own storage yard is a massive advantage. Storage fees are high-margin revenue, and zoning for impound lots is increasingly hard to obtain.
To get the highest price, we work with brokers who "recast" your P&L to show the true Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). In towing, this involves specific adjustments:
The towing industry is consolidating, attracting various buyer types.
1. National Consolidators:
Large towing networks and insurance-backed roadside assistance companies acquire local fleets to expand their service footprint.
2. Regional Competitors:
Successful local towing companies often buy competitors to acquire contracts, trucks, and drivers to dominate a specific territory.
3. Private Equity:
PE firms are increasingly interested in towing as an essential service, looking for platform companies with $2M+ EBITDA to build upon.
To maximize your multiple, ensure your fleet maintenance records are digitized and up to date. Buyers will audit your trucks. A well-documented history builds trust.
Our Advice: Review your safety scores and driver logs. A high CSA score or history of accidents can kill a deal or increase insurance costs for the buyer. Address any compliance issues before going to market.
If drivers hear you are selling, they may fear for their jobs and leave. If competitors hear, they may try to poach your municipal contracts.
Our Approach: We utilize strict NDAs and "blind profiles." We market the fleet size, revenue, and service area without revealing your company name until a buyer has been qualified.
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Cincinnati, OH
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"Centergrowth booked over 480 appointments in 3 months directly onto our calendar."
Eurasian Capital was facing a number of difficulties as they tried to increase their top-of-funnel sales activity. They can only function with top-notch appointments (the majority of the time, funding has been successfully raised), but Centergrowth was consistently able to attract high-quality appointments from the beginning.
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If you are exploring a sale now or in the next few years, your first move should be speaking with someone who understands the towing industry.
On our first call, we will discuss your fleet size, contract mix, and exit goals. From there, we will suggest one or more brokers or M&A advisors who are best positioned to sell your specific type of towing business.
Centergrowth works with specialized Towing Business Brokers in every state to help owners of towing companies, roadside assistance services, and impound yards sell efficiently, confidentially, and for maximum value.
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