KAG-SPG

KAG Specialty Products Group (KAG-SPG) is a division of the Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (KAG), North America's largest bulk transportation and logistics provider. KAG-SPG specializes in transporting chemical and specialty products, using a diverse, multi-modal fleet tailored to client needs.

The company delivers fuels, chemicals, specialty products, food products, and industrial gases with various trailer configurations including tankers, dry vans, flatbeds, roll-offs, straight trucks, and highly specialized trailers.

Company Background

KAG-SPG was formed by consolidating several subsidiaries: Dedicated Transport, DistTech, and Transport Service Co. This consolidation enables KAG-SPG to offer comprehensive transportation solutions, leveraging the expertise and best-in-class safety standards of its predecessors.

Fleet and Services

KAG-SPG operates approximately 1,600 tractors and 4,000 trailers including bulk and chemical tanks, straight trucks, temperature-controlled trucks, specialized dry van trailers, and flatbeds with side curtains.

This extensive fleet facilitates dedicated contract carriage services, guaranteeing reliable and secure delivery of inbound raw materials and outbound shipments at a fixed cost. Their model fosters close partnerships with chemical manufacturers by providing guaranteed capacity and customized performance indicators.

Logistics Management Solutions

Beyond transportation, KAG-SPG offers robust logistics management through its logistics control center, providing services such as:

• Inventory management and demand forecasting
• Supply chain visibility and order management
• Transportation management and shipment planning
• Tracking, verification, and consolidated freight bill audit
• Carrier management, procurement, and performance reporting

The company operates transloading facilities for liquid and dry cargo, with plans to expand intermodal services to include ISO tank containers.

Awards and Recognition

In 2017, Transport Service Co., a subsidiary of KAG-SPG, earned the Bulk Liquid Mergers & Acquisitions Carrier Standout Award and the Sustainability Leader Award from Dow Road Logistics. These honors highlight the company’s commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Locations

KAG-SPG operates across numerous U.S. locations including:

• Calumet City, IL
• Winder, GA
• Midland, MI
• South Gate, CA
• Royse City, TX
• Lakeland, FL

Each location strengthens the company’s extensive network, ensuring efficient transportation and logistics services nationwide.