Trucking
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
American Trucking Associations
Information resources available from this trade association include:
U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast
http://www.atabusinesssolutions.com/s-17--all-ata-business-solutions.aspx
Examines the current state of the freight transportation industry and provides the outlook for
all transportation modes over the next ten years.
American Trucking Trends
http://www.atabusinesssolutions.com/s-17--all-ata-business-solutions.aspx
Annual report provides a comprehensive look at the trucking industry, covering topics ranging
from truck sales to safety.
Trucking Economic Review
http://www.truckline.com/StateIndustry/EconReview/Pages/default.aspx
Reviews trends and developments in the economy as a whole which affect the industry, as well as
the impact of specific trends within the industry, including activity levels, equipment usage,
labor, fuel prices, and more.
Local Freight Trucking
(48411)
Long Distance Freight Trucking
(48412)
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast for local and long distance
trucking companies and other motor freight transportation carriers, with special focus on the underlying
structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report
sections include:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Truck Transportation and Warehousing
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs021.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Truck Drivers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos246.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Motor Freight Transportation
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Travel-Transport - 4212 and 4213"
Industry statistics for local and long distance trucking companies and other motor freight transportation
carriers include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average
company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and
failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample
market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Motor Freight Transportation
http://www.bizminer.com Select "Travel-Transport - 4212 and 4213"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for local and long distance
trucking companies and other motor freight transportation carriers. Reports are available by sales
size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports
with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
American Trucking Associations
Motor Carrier Annual Report
http://www.atabusinesssolutions.com/s-17--all-ata-business-solutions.aspx
Report provides financial and operating statistics for general freight truckload and less-than-truckload
operators on an aggregate basis, with data provided including income statements, balance sheets, and
operating ratios.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
American Trucking Associations
Driver Compensation Survey / Salaried Employees Compensation Survey
http://www.atabusinesssolutions.com/s-17--all-ata-business-solutions.aspx
Annual compensation surveys cover driver and salaried positions for motor freight carriers. Contact
association for more information.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Trucking and Warehousing Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national and
state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample pages
for selected positions are accessible free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Truck Transportation and Warehousing
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs021.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Truck Drivers
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos246.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
Ahearn & Associates
Placing A Value on Your Business
http://www.ahern-ltd.com/advisory/archive/2006-03.pdf
Article discussing valuation of trucking companies based on experience with hundreds of transactions.
Available free online.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Local and Long Distance Trucking Services
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for local and long distance trucking services
and more than 200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported
by BIZCOMPS®, with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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