KAG acquires Evergreen Transport

The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc., ("KAG") announced it has acquired Evergreen Transport, LLC. Evergreen is a transportation company specializing in the delivery of dry bulk materials throughout the Southeastern U.S. Based in Mobile, AL, Evergreen delivers products such as lime and cement into a variety of end markets. Mr. Walter Poole, Evergreen's founder, first entered the transportation industry in 1946, which was the start of a long, successful legacy that extended for three generations.

"As we continue to strategically build our dry bulk transportation platform, Evergreen Transport is another perfect fit with our growth plan," stated Rick Hoyle, KAG's Executive Vice President of Dry Bulk. "Their customer-centric business model, along with their diverse end user markets, complements our current dry bulk operations, which have grown significantly over the last 12 months. We are also inspired by Evergreen's truly unique, family-owned history, which captures the entrepreneurial spirit of our industry," Hoyle continued.

As part of the transaction, KAG will welcome approximately 100 professional drivers and 45 operational members to their team and grow their fleet and facilities by acquiring 158 tractors, 338 trailers, and four terminal and satellite locations throughout Alabama.

According to David Wildberger, President of Evergreen Transport, "The importance of partnering with an organization that will continue our founder's legacy of taking care of our employees and our customers was first on our list. It is exciting to be an integral part of a new and expanding dry bulk platform, which is capitalizing on the strengths of reputable and experienced players in our niche."