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High ImpactAug 11, 2026Why Private Equity Struggles With Asset-Based Trucking M&A
Private equity continues to struggle with asset-based trucking acquisitions despite renewed M&A interest following the recent freight market recovery. The core challenge stems from three compounding f
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High ImpactAug 6, 2026Middle-Market Suppliers Face 30-Day Cash Crunch
Middle-market companies—a critical backbone representing 75% of major enterprises' supply chains—are experiencing severe working-capital deterioration as cash conversion cycles have stretched nearly 3
FreightWaves#cash-conversion-cycle#middle-market-squeeze#supplier-financial-health