Kenan Advantage expands with completion of private fleet conversion

Trucking company takes on fleet ownership, driver staffing, and day-to-day management of private fleets' transportation networks.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:31am

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Kenan Advantage Group (KAG), one of the top 250 trucking companies in the U.S., has completed a private fleet conversion with an existing global energy services customer. Through this conversion, KAG will expand its transportation operations across numerous U.S. locations, delivering gas and diesel through its KAG Energy division. The company will add three new markets: Kansas City, Missouri, and Pueblo and Alamosa, Colorado. Approximately 80 employees will join the KAG team.

Why it matters

KAG's Private Fleet Conversion program allows companies to transition out of owning and managing their own fleet while maintaining service continuity, improving operational costs, and gaining resource capacity. This expansion highlights KAG's growing footprint and ability to take on private fleet management for its customers, enabling them to focus on their core business priorities.

The details

As part of the program, KAG takes on the fleet ownership, driver staffing, and day-to-day management of private fleets' transportation networks. This conversion with an existing global energy services customer will allow KAG to expand its operations and add three new markets in the Midwest and Colorado.

  • The private fleet conversion was completed on January 29, 2026.

The players

Kenan Advantage Group (KAG)

One of the top 250 trucking companies in the U.S., KAG provides transportation and logistics services, including the KAG Energy division that delivers gas and diesel.

Jason Platt

Executive Vice President of KAG Energy.

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What they’re saying

“We're thankful for the trust placed in us to manage our partner's transportation needs and for the opportunity to combine our strengths, expand our capabilities, and create even greater value for the customers we serve.”

— Jason Platt, Executive Vice President of KAG Energy (ccjdigital.com)

The takeaway

This private fleet conversion highlights KAG's growing capabilities in managing transportation networks for its customers, allowing them to focus on their core business while KAG handles the day-to-day fleet operations. The expansion into new markets demonstrates KAG's commitment to providing comprehensive logistics solutions for its energy services clients.