8T8 Partners - Accelerating Growth in Trucking & Logistics

Accelerating Growth in Trucking & Logistics

We acquire and transform overlooked trucking and logistics companies into industry leaders

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Who We Are

Our Mission

We acquire high-growth, high-margin trucking and light-asset logistics businesses that are often overlooked by financial and strategic buyers. With our team's extensive expertise and resources, we accelerate their growth and profitability.

300+ Years Combined Experience

Our team brings together trucking, logistics, and financial executives with deep industry knowledge and proven track records in scaling businesses.

Unique Market Position

We target companies with EBITDA less maintenance Capex of <$10M, a segment often excluded by traditional investors but ripe with opportunity.

The Opportunity

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Annual Industry Revenue

The trucking industry is one of the largest sectors in the US economy, presenting massive opportunities for consolidation and growth

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Trucking Companies in the US

A highly fragmented market with thousands of small operators ready for professional management and growth capital

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Operate Fewer Than 10 Trucks

Small operators lack resources to compete effectively, creating perfect acquisition targets for our consolidation strategy

Our Value Creation Approach

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Sourcing

Leveraging personal networks and speaking the language of business owners

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Deal Structuring

Innovative structures with seller notes, equity rollovers, and earn-outs

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Synergies

Pursuing obvious opportunities while respecting company autonomy

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Operational Excellence

Board of operating partners driving value through expertise

Leadership Team

Experienced executives driving the future of trucking and logistics

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Toni Memedi

Founder & M&A Director

A formidable figure in sales and marketing with a philosophy that challenges traditional wisdom. Founded 8T8 Partners in 2024 to roll up regional trucking companies. Previously co-founded and led TCIG (now SIMULINT), successfully building a pipeline with 200+ opportunities.

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Richard Metzler

Chairman & CEO

35+ years of leadership in parcel, freight transportation, and 3PL. Extensive global M&A experience. Previously CEO of Lone Star Overnight, VP/GM of FedEx Logistics, CEO of APL Logistics, EVP at DHL, and SVP of Acquisitions at XPO.

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Frederik Roikjer

Board Director & CFO

17+ years helping companies grow and scale. Raised $200M+ across the capital stack. Started in private equity, then investment banking at Morgan Stanley advising on $7.5B+ in transactions. Previously CFO of a PE-owned logistics company.

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