Nagle Companies

What Nagle Companies does

Nagle Companies is a family-owned, asset-based and non-asset logistics platform headquartered in Walbridge, Ohio, providing temperature-controlled and dry van truckload transportation, third-party logistics brokerage, 24/7 fleet maintenance, and temperature-controlled warehousing. Founded by Ed Nagle Jr. in 1977 with roots in the WWII-era Bug-Eye Transportation business, the company has operated for over 35 years (celebrating its 40th year in 2025) under the leadership of brothers Ed Nagle (President & CEO) and Pat Nagle. Operations center on the upper Midwest and Northeast United States for asset-based services, with nationwide reach across all 48 states plus Canada and Mexico through the Nagle Logistics Group 3PL brokerage. The company serves enterprise customers requiring refrigerated transport of perishable goods (food, pharmaceuticals, life-sustaining commodities) as well as dry van shippers and customers needing temperature-controlled warehousing and dedicated fleet capacity.

The company's technology stack is operational rather than digital-native: it operates a modern Freightliner fleet from model years 2016-2021 equipped with Thermo King TracKing real-time temperature monitoring and tracking, auxiliary power units (APUs), and electronic logging devices. Fleet maintenance is supported by a 24/7 program with a 100-point inspection at 25,000 and 50,000-mile intervals and a computerized fleet recording system. The Walbridge facility includes a temperature-controlled warehouse maintained at 60-65 degrees year-round, located strategically 3 miles from a CAT scale for regulatory compliance. The company holds EPA SmartWay Transport Partner and TIA Member Performance Certified designations, and operates with a notable safety record.

Nagle generates revenue through multiple streams: transaction-based fees on truckload freight, brokerage markups on arranged transportation through the 3PL carrier network, service fees on fleet maintenance for both internal and external customers, and storage/handling fees from warehousing. Pricing is quote-based via an online rate request form. A distinctive feature of its operating model is the salary-based driver compensation structure ($1,400/week starting, progressing to $1,700/week with performance bonuses) rather than per-mile pay, designed to support retention and predictable service quality. Recent strategic activity includes the August 2025 acquisition of Ohio-based Kandel Transport Inc., a refrigerated trucking company, which expanded fleet capacity, revenue base, and cross-border operations into Canada.

Name

Nagle Companies

Legal name

Nagle Companies

Website

https://naglecompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nagle Companies is a family-owned logistics platform in Walbridge, Ohio providing temperature-controlled and dry van truckload, 3PL brokerage, fleet maintenance, and warehousing services across the upper Midwest, Northeast, and nationwide via partner carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigerated Trucking and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain Asset-Based Logistics (Reefer Fleet & Temp-Control Facilities) (TLAIAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Dock & Transload Operations (Short-Dwell) (TLAIACAI), Temperature-Controlled Warehousing (Chilled/Frozen) (TLAIACAC)

Keywords

• Refrigerated trucking services
• Dry van transportation
• Third-party logistics brokerage
• Fleet maintenance services
• Temperature-controlled warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Walbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Truckload Transportation Services: Core revenue stream from temperature-controlled (refrigerated) freight transport and dry van truckload services. Includes dedicated fleet arrangements and local cartage operations across the upper Midwest and Northeast regions.
2. Nagle Logistics Group (3PL/Brokerage): Non-asset based brokerage services providing seamless capacity solutions through a nationwide network of vetted carrier partners. Revenue generated through brokerage fees and markups on arranged transportation.
3. Fleet Maintenance Services: 24/7 maintenance and repair services for trucks and trailers, including breakdown services, emergency road service, tractor and trailer repairs, preventative maintenance, and computerized fleet recording. Serves both company fleet and external customers.
4. Warehouse & Distribution: Temperature-controlled warehousing (60-65 degrees) providing flexible storage solutions including freight rework, restocking, palletizing, salvage operations, short-term storage, and cross-dock services. Revenue from storage fees and handling services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nagle Companies is a family-owned transportation and logistics company that provides temperature-controlled (refrigerated) and dry van truckload services, third-party logistics (3PL) brokerage through a nationwide carrier network, 24/7 fleet maintenance and repair services, and temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution. Operations are concentrated in the upper Midwest and Northeast United States, with 3PL coverage extending across all 48 states, Canada, and Mexico.

Product overview

Nagle Companies operates as a comprehensive logistics platform offering four core service areas: Truckload Services (refrigerated and dry van transportation with dedicated fleet and local cartage options), Nagle Logistics Group 3PL (brokerage and third-party logistics with nationwide carrier network), Fleet Maintenance Services (24/7 maintenance and repair), and Warehouse & Distribution (temperature-controlled storage and cross-dock capabilities). The company was founded in 1977 and serves the upper Midwest and Northeast regions with a focus on temperature-controlled freight for food, pharmaceuticals, and life-sustaining commodities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nagle Logistics Group (3PL): Non-asset based 3PL services providing seamless capacity solutions through a nationwide network of vetted carrier partners, covering all 48 states, Canada, and Mexico

Products and services

• Truckload Services
• Temperature-Controlled (Refrigerated) Trucking
• Dry Van Trucking
• Dedicated Fleet Service
• Local Cartage
• Nagle Logistics Group (3PL Brokerage)
• Fleet Maintenance Services
• Warehouse & Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• No Nagle trucks stopped by DOT in 17 years during safety inspections under Ohio State Trooper Lee Pargeon
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kandel Transport Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2025Acquisition of Ohio-based Kandel Transport Inc., a refrigerated trucking company. The deal increases Nagle's fleet, revenue, and cross-border operations into Canada as part of Nagle's strategy for profitable growth and enhanced service capabilities.
• Truckload Carriers Association (TCA)coreOthersEd Nagle serves as Board of Directors Secretary after completing term as Chairman of TCA Refrigerated Division. Active participation in TCA meetings and industry events provides leadership presence and industry advocacy.
• American Trucking Association (ATA)minorOthersMember of American Trucking Association, the largest national trade association for the trucking industry, providing industry representation and standards alignment.
• Ohio Trucking AssociationminorOthersMember of Ohio Trucking Association providing regional industry representation, safety council participation, and networking within the state trucking community.
• Toledo Trucking AssociationminorOthersMember of Toledo Trucking Association providing local industry representation, safety council participation, and community engagement in the company's home region.
• SmartWay Transport Partnership (EPA)minorOthersEPA SmartWay Transport Partner designation demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability and fuel efficiency in transportation operations.
• TIA Member Performance CertifiedminorOthersTransportation Intermediaries Association performance certification demonstrating brokerage service quality and industry compliance standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• C.R. England: C.R. England is one of the largest temperature-controlled truckload carriers in North America, operating a dedicated fleet, refrigerated LTL, and brokerage. It is a direct comparable to Nagle's reefer truckload and dedicated fleet services.
• KLLM Transport Services: KLLM is a refrigerated truckload carrier headquartered in Mississippi with a fleet of roughly 1,400 tractors and similar mix of asset-based reefer plus logistics services, making it a closely comparable specialist competitor to Nagle.
• Marten Transport: Marten Transport operates a refrigerated and dry van truckload fleet across North America with intermodal and brokerage services. Its asset-based reefer focus and dedicated operations closely mirror Nagle's core truckload business.
• Heartland Express: Heartland Express operates an asset-based truckload fleet including refrigerated and dry van services, and competes directly for similar regional and national freight customers as Nagle.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Schneider is a major multi-mode carrier offering truckload, intermodal, dedicated, and logistics services including refrigerated capacity. It competes with Nagle on enterprise reefer capacity but at vastly greater national scale.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates a diversified truckload, intermodal, dedicated, and brokerage platform that overlaps with Nagle's truckload and 3PL/brokerage services, though at much larger scale and breadth.
• Ryder System: Ryder provides dedicated truckload, supply chain solutions, and fleet maintenance services that directly parallel Nagle's truckload, warehousing, and fleet maintenance business lines, but at enterprise scale with national reach.
• Penske Logistics: Penske operates dedicated trucking, 3PL, and fleet services with significant refrigerated and dry van capacity. It is a comparable multi-service logistics platform, though much larger and globally diversified.
• Hub Group: Hub Group operates intermodal, truckload brokerage, dedicated, and logistics services with refrigerated capabilities, overlapping with Nagle's 3PL brokerage and truckload offerings from a multimodal incumbent perspective.

Regional players

• Bison Transport: Bison is a Canadian-based carrier specializing in cross-border refrigerated and dry van truckload services. It is a natural regional comparable for Nagle's newly expanded Canada operations following the Kandel Transport acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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