{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"1426. #TFCP - Logistics M&A 2026: Who is Buying, Who is Selling, and Why!","description":"Ready to ride the next wave of freight innovation? Tune in to today\u2019s conversation with our returning guest, Chris Kolquist of Koliway LLC! Chris breaks down the high-stakes world of M&A in transportation and why now, in 2026, the real players are finally standing out.  We\u2019re cutting through the noise to discuss how AI and automation are completely leveling the playing field, making it so you don't need to be a top-five freight brokerage to have world-class resources, the reality of business development, the common pitfalls of hiring expensive sales teams without a system, and why a solid succession plan is the ultimate value-driver for any founder looking to exit! If you\u2019re a small shop grinding it out or a mid-sized firm looking to scale through a strategic partnership, you shouldn\u2019t miss the raw and unfiltered insights from this episode!   About Chris Kolquist Throughout his career, senior executive and strategic leader Chris Kolquist has been a catalyst in driving commercial growth, positive financial results, and maximum shareholder value in challenging and hyper-competitive markets. He has built a noteworthy reputation for understanding investments, delivering ROI objectives, managing massive change, and building highly effective cultures. In 2021, Chris launched Koliway LLC, an investment and advisory firm specializing in investments, M&A transactions, board service, and advisory executive logistics work. Chris began his career with Arthur Andersen, where he served as Senior Auditor from 1998 to 2001, conducting audits, M&A transaction support, and financial due diligence for buy-side and sell-side clients. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1998 and obtained his CPA license in 2001 (now inactive).   Connect with Chris Website: https:\/\/koliway.com\/  Email: ckolquist@koliway.com   \ud83d\udcca\ud83d\udcc9 Don\u2019t miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! \ud83c\udf0e \ud83c\udfac\ud83c\udfaf #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https:\/\/freightcoachlogistics.com\/   \ud83e\udd1d Shoutout to my sponsors!\ud83d\udc47 SPI Logistics | https:\/\/spi3pl.com\/  Revenova | https:\/\/revenova.com\/freightcoach\/ NMFTA | https:\/\/nmfta.org\/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https:\/\/www.dat.com\/   Donate to support Stacy and her family: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/36xmxcmr   \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\udd25 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http:\/\/eepurl.com\/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!\ud83d\udc47   \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw \ud83d\udcf7 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefreightcoach\/  \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f https:\/\/twitter.com\/thefr8coach  \ud83d\udcbc https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chris-jolly-a183aa6a\/ ","author_name":"The Freight Coach Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thefreightcoachpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"