American PetroLog

What American PetroLog does

American PetroLog, LLC was a Lafayette, Louisiana-based logistics and transportation services company founded in 2015 as an employee equity company. The firm provided multi-modal distribution services—including transportation, storage, blending, and transloading—to the chemical, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, biofuels, and dry bulk industries, alongside dedicated government logistics under GOCO and COCO contracts (notably aviation fuel, missile fuel, and rocket propellants for NASA and SpaceX). Its core commercial proposition centered on dedicated fleet solutions with committed drivers and exclusive-use equipment, insulating customers from spot market rate volatility and driver shortages.

The company's technology footprint was modest: there is no proprietary platform or software product disclosed, and operations relied on transportation management technology accessed through parent KAG Logistics following the June 2022 acquisition. Value delivery was driven by domain expertise in liquid bulk logistics, regulatory credentials (MC 909875, CAGE Code 7H1W0, Hazmat certification), and B2B sales motion rather than technology differentiation. The GTM was sales-led, targeting mid-to-large chemical and petrochemical shippers plus government customers, with quote-based, contractually customized pricing.

American PetroLog was acquired by KAG Logistics, LLC—a subsidiary of The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc., North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider—on June 15, 2022, with President and CEO Jeff Colonna retained. Prior to the deal, the company had appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for three consecutive years and was recognized by Penske Logistics with the Liquid Bulk Service Provider Award. Revenue and financial figures were not publicly disclosed.

Name

American PetroLog

Legal name

American PetroLog, LLC

Website

https://americanpetrolog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American PetroLog is a Lafayette, Louisiana-based liquid bulk and specialty chemicals 3PL offering dedicated fleets, transloading, storage, and government logistics services to chemical, petrochemical, biofuel, and federal customers including NASA and SpaceX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Petrochemical Logistics Services

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Compressed, Liquefied & Refrigerated Gas Transport (Class 2) (TLACANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Gases (Compressed/Cryogenic) Bulk Transport (TLADALAE)

Keywords

• Chemical logistics services
• Bulk liquid transport
• Petroleum logistics services
• Dedicated trucking fleets
• Transloading storage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Transportation Services: American PetroLog generates revenue by providing logistics, transportation, storage, blending, and transloading services to the chemical, petrochemical, and specialty logistics industries. Services include dedicated fleet operations, bulk storage, transloading, domestic and international ISO tank transport, and supply chain management. The company serves both commercial and government (GOCO & COCO) customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American PetroLog provides multi-modal logistics, transportation, storage, blending, and transloading services to the chemical, petrochemical, agricultural chemicals, biofuels, dry bulk, and government/defense sectors. Its core capabilities center on dedicated fleet solutions with committed drivers and exclusive-use equipment, serving as a leading transporter of jet fuel, missile fuel, and rocket propellants for NASA and SpaceX. The company was acquired by KAG Logistics in June 2022 and now operates as a subsidiary within KAG's North American tank truck network.

Product overview

American PetroLog is a logistics company providing comprehensive multi-modal distribution services to the petrochemical industry. The company operates as a unified logistics platform offering transportation, storage, blending, and transloading services across multiple commodity types including specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, biofuels, dry bulk, petroleum products, and government/military cargo. Services include dedicated fleet solutions, transloading, and bulk storage. The company was acquired by KAG Logistics (a subsidiary of The Kenan Advantage Group) in June 2022 and has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemical and Petrochemical Logistics and Transportation Services
• Petroleum Logistics Services
• Government Logistics Services
• Dedicated Fleet Services
• Transloading Services
• Bulk Storage Services
• Supply Chain Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2022 growth exceeded internal goals by 52%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KAG Logistics (The Kenan Advantage Group)coreOthers · 15 June 2022KAG Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (KAG), completed the acquisition of American PetroLog, LLC on June 15, 2022. KAG is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider. American PetroLog's team joined KAGL, including President and CEO Jeff Colonna. KAG operates through six groups: KAG Energy, KAG Specialty Products, KAG Food Products, KAG Merchant Gas, KAG Canada, and KAG Logistics.
• Brandonbilt MotorsportscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 September 2021American PetroLog partnered with Brandonbilt Motorsports of Fredericksburg, Virginia to sponsor Brandon Brown in the #68 NASCAR Xfinity Series. The first race was October 9, 2021 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Brandon Brown won the Talladega Xfinity NASCAR race in October 2021.
• Boxncar PromotionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2021American PetroLog entered into a sponsorship partnership with Boxncar Promotions for their series of professional boxing matches in southwest Louisiana. The first event 'Unmasked' took place at Youngsville, LA Sports Complex on August 21, 2021.
• National Tank Truck CarriersminorOthersAmerican PetroLog is a member of the National Tank Truck Carriers organization, which represents the liquid bulk trucking industry. Membership provides industry advocacy, networking, and standards development for tank truck carriers.
• BNSF RailwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNSF Railway is listed as a partner, likely for intermodal and rail integration services supporting American PetroLog's multi-modal logistics capabilities.
• Boys & Girls Club of AcadianaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican PetroLog is a supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana, demonstrating community engagement and corporate social responsibility in the Lafayette, Louisiana area.
• Red Lerille'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Red Lerille's gym/fitness facility, a local Lafayette-area business, as part of American PetroLog's community engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kenan Advantage Group: Kenan Advantage Group is the parent of American PetroLog's acquirer (KAG Logistics) and is described as North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, encompassing KAG Energy, KAG Specialty Products, KAG Food Products, and KAG Merchant Gas.
• Schneider National: Schneider's Bulk division operates one of the largest tank truck fleets in North America serving chemicals and food-grade customers, providing a broader portfolio against which American PetroLog competes on dedicated and specialized chemical logistics.
• Penske Logistics: Penske Logistics awarded American PetroLog its Liquid Bulk Service Provider Award in 2021 and is a significant North American freight management provider with overlapping capability in dedicated, chemical, and bulk logistics.
• Ryder System: Ryder operates large dedicated-trucking, supply chain, and fleet management businesses including chemical and industrial customer programs, overlapping with American PetroLog's dedicated-fleet and supply chain offerings.

Direct peers

• Trimac Group: Trimac provides bulk truck transportation, transloading, and warehousing for chemicals, petroleum, and gases, directly overlapping with American PetroLog's liquid bulk hazmat and specialty chemicals offering.
• Quality Carriers: Quality Carriers is one of North America's largest tank truck carriers focused on bulk liquid chemical and food-grade transport, directly competing with American PetroLog in liquid bulk logistics for chemical and petrochemical customers.
• Ruan Transportation: Ruan operates a dedicated-fleet and logistics platform serving chemical, food-grade, and industrial customers, with the same dedicated-fleet, exclusive-use equipment model American PetroLog uses to lock in customers.
• Groendyke Transport: Groendyke Transport is a major bulk liquid carrier operating a dedicated fleet across the U.S., with comparable services in chemical and petrochemical distribution and a similar dedicated-fleet customer model.
• U.S. Bulk Transport: U.S. Bulk Transport is a privately held bulk liquid trucking carrier focused on chemicals and petroleum, providing a comparable size and service profile to American PetroLog in liquid bulk transportation.

Regional players

• Heartland Tank & Truck: Heartland Tank & Truck and similar regional tank carriers compete with American PetroLog on regional liquid bulk freight in the Gulf Coast and Midwest, sharing the hazmat-certified, dedicated-truck model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-petrolog
• Xx.com/AmericanPetroL2

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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