CGL Transport

What CGL Transport does

CGL Transport is an asset-based trucking company headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that specializes in the transportation of high-purity chemicals, gases, and other temperature-sensitive or hazardous materials across the continental United States. The company operates as a subsidiary of Rinchem Company, LLC, a global chemical and gas third-party logistics provider, and uses a fleet of refrigerated trailers and ISO tank chassis to serve semiconductor manufacturers, chemical producers, pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage distributors, and industrial manufacturers. Its service portfolio includes Full Truckload, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) for 15,000–25,000 lb heavy hauls, refrigerated transport with sub-zero capability and 24/7 temperature monitoring, hazardous materials transport (including Zone A gases), and ISO tank transportation.

The company's technology stack centers on specialized physical assets — temperature-controlled trailers with continuous monitoring, temperature history reporting, and temperature mapping — combined with AI-powered cabin camera systems that use computer vision to monitor driver behavior. Hazmat-certified drivers trained to standards stricter than industry norms handle the regulated cargo. CGL Transport maintains FMCSA and DOT compliance for hazardous materials operations. The business operates on a quote-based, transaction-fee model where enterprise customers request customized transportation solutions through a 'Request a Quote' channel on the Rinchem website. Pricing is determined per shipment based on type, distance, temperature requirements, and hazmat classification.

CGL Transport pursues a sales-led B2B go-to-market motion targeting chemical, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage buyers. Marketing channels include the Rinchem corporate website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, a monthly email newsletter, and a dedicated driver recruitment careers page. The company leverages its Rinchem parent relationship to offer integrated supply chain solutions that combine trucking with warehousing, air freight, and ocean shipping, providing supply chain visibility and reduced error rates across the cold chain.

Name

CGL Transport

Legal name

Rinchem Company, LLC

Website

https://cgltransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CGL Transport is an asset-based trucking subsidiary of Rinchem that transports high-purity chemicals, gases, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive freight across the continental US using refrigerated trailers, ISO tank chassis, and hazmat-certified drivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical & Gas Transportation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Flammable Liquids & Gases Transport (Class 3/2; fuels, LPG/LNG) (TLADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Liquid Hazmat / Chemical Tank Transport (DOT/ADR tankers) (TLADAIAB), Compressed, Liquefied & Refrigerated Gas Transport (Class 2) (TLACANAB), Hazmat Intermodal & ISO Tank Container Transport (rail/ocean/road) (TLADAIAG)

Keywords

• Chemical transportation services
• Hazardous materials trucking
• Refrigerated freight transport
• ISO tank logistics
• Specialty chemical shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Trucking and Transportation Services: Transportation of chemicals, gases, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive freight across continental US. Revenue generated through freight charges based on shipment type, distance, temperature requirements, and hazmat classification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CGL Transport is an asset-based trucking company that transports chemicals, gases, and temperature-sensitive freight across the continental United States. It operates refrigerated trailers and ISO tank chassis, with hazmat-trained drivers certified to handle Zone A gases and high-purity, pre-packaged chemicals. Services include full truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), refrigerated transport, hazardous materials transport, and ISO tank transportation.

Product overview

CGL Transport is an asset-based trucking company and subsidiary of Rinchem, offering a unified transportation service portfolio focused on chemical and gas logistics. The core CGL Transport service provides refrigerated trailers and ISO tank chassis for high-purity materials requiring temperature control across the continental US. Services include Full Truckload (dedicated single-company shipments), LTL (coordinated partial shipments for 15,000-25,000 lb heavy hauls), Refrigerated Transport (sub-zero capable with 24/7 monitoring), Hazardous Materials Transport (Zone A certified), and ISO Tank Transportation. These offerings integrate with Rinchem's warehousing network to provide end-to-end cold chain and supply chain visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CGL Transport Trucking Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Lower chances of errors through integrated transportation and warehousing
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RinchemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGL Transport is a subsidiary/brand of Rinchem Company, a worldwide leader in chemical and gas third-party logistics. The partnership provides integrated supply chain solutions combining CGL's over-the-road transportation with Rinchem's global warehouse network and air/sea shipping capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hub Group: Hub Group is a large intermodal and logistics provider with supply chain solutions for industrial shippers. Comparable as a chemical supply chain logistics incumbent, though primarily intermodal and asset-light rather than hazmat trucking.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner is a major US truckload carrier with broader freight exposure including dedicated and specialized services. Overlaps with CGL on FTL and refrigerated freight but lacks CGL's chemical/gas hazmat specialization.
• Schneider National: Schneider is a diversified logistics provider with truckload, intermodal, and logistics services. Overlaps with CGL on truckload and refrigerated capacity but does not focus on hazmat chemical and gas transport.

Direct peers

• Groendyke Transport: Groendyke is a leading US hazmat bulk carrier specializing in chemicals and petroleum products with a comparable focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and specialized equipment — directly competitive in chemical trucking lanes.
• Dupré Logistics: Dupré Logistics is a chemical and hazmat trucking specialist with comparable services in bulk chemical transport, ISO tanks, and temperature-controlled freight — and is referenced on Rinchem's website as a logistics partner.
• Trimac Transportation: Trimac is one of North America's largest bulk carriers specializing in chemicals, gases, and petroleum products. Direct competitor in hazmat trucking with similar ISO tank and specialized equipment operations, though primarily Canadian.
• Bulkmatic Transport: Bulkmatic operates liquid and dry bulk transportation across the US with a comparable chemical and hazmat customer base. Overlaps with CGL's chemical and industrial hazmat service offerings.
• Quality Carriers: Quality Carriers is the largest US bulk chemical and hazmat trucking carrier, operating ISO tanks and specialized equipment for chemical and gas shippers — directly comparable to CGL's chemical/gas asset-based hazmat focus.
• Heniff Transportation: Heniff is a specialized liquid bulk and chemical carrier operating ISO tanks and tank trailers nationwide. Overlaps directly with CGL's liquid hazmat, ISO tank, and chemical distribution services.

Emerging players

• PGT Trucking: PGT is a flatbed and specialized carrier with growing exposure to industrial and chemical freight. Less hazmat-specialized than CGL but competes for adjacent industrial and chemicals shipping customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CGLTransport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cgl-transport-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/rinchem_global

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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