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Freight M&A: Why is Private Equity ‘Bullish’ on the Next 18 Months?

FreightWaves July 17, 2026 · 2:49 pm Read Original
Bullish 69.9
−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish
Freight M&A: Why is Private Equity ‘Bullish’ on the Next 18 Months?

SummaryView Transcript Despite a recent slowdown, the freight M&A market is buzzing with excitement. Investment banking director Eddie Zukowski explains why he’s bullish on the next 12-18 months, driven by macroeconomic stability, recovering freight rates, and a massive $2 trillion capital logjam from private equity. Discover what’s hot, what’s not, and how hybrid operating models […]
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Source FreightWaves
Published Jul 17, 2026 · 2:49 pm
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