Nagle acquires Kandel Transport

Combined Ohio-based refrigerated transportation operation now boasts 115 tractors and 200 trailers, and generates approximately $45 million in annual revenue.

Aug. 26, 2025

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With the addition of Kandel’s fleet, the combined operation will include 115 tractors, 200 trailers, and generate approximately $45 million in annual revenue.

Nagle Companies, a Wallbridge, Ohio-based specialist in fresh and frozen food transportation, recently acquired Kandel Transport, an Ohio-based carrier that provides refrigerated trucking services.

The acquisition combines two family-owned companies that share a long-standing commitment to safety, service excellence, and customer satisfaction. With the addition of Kandel’s fleet, the combined operation will include 115 tractors, 200 trailers, and generate approximately $45 million in annual revenue, Nagle reported.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“Kandel Transport has built a strong reputation for integrity, safety, and reliability,” Ed Nagle, Nagle Companies president and CEO, said in a news release. “We saw early on that our companies shared not only the same values, but also complementary strengths. By joining forces, we’ll be able to provide enhanced resources, upgraded technology, and stronger network opportunities for our customers while supporting the talented team at Kandel.”

The new partnership began years ago when Jack Daniels, owner of Kandel, and Nagle, a recent past chair of the Truckload Carriers Association’s refrigerated division, developed a professional relationship while operating in similar markets, the companies explained. In 2024, Daniels approached Nagle about forming a strategic relationship, which eventually evolved into a full acquisition following months of collaborative discussions and evaluation.

The acquisition gives Nagle Companies additional strategic advantages, including Kandel Transport’s cross-border operations into Canada.

The acquisition gives Nagle additional strategic advantages, including Kandel’s cross-border operations into Canada. The combined scale also increases negotiating power in areas such as fuel, equipment, and parts purchasing, while providing capital efficiencies that benefit both employees and customers.

For now, Kandel will continue to operate under its existing name and structure as integration efforts move forward.

“This partnership allows Kandel to remain true to who we are while also giving us access to resources that will strengthen our long-term future,” Daniels said. “Our drivers, staff, and customers will benefit from the expanded opportunities, modern technology, and operational expertise that come with being part of the Nagle family.”