Nolan Transportation expands cold chain offerings with Eagle Transportation acquisition

Nolan Transportation Group (NTG), the 15th largest freight brokerage firm in the U.S. by net revenue, acquired Eagle Transportation, a Mississippi-based temperature-controlled freight brokerage and logistics company, according to a press release Jan. 17. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The move is part of Nolan Transportation Group's expansion into cold chain operations and bolsters its supply chain management, transparency and audit capabilities, according to the release. NTG offers third party air cargo, drayage, LTL, warehousing and other services, partnering with 30,000 transportation and trucking companies across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  Eagle Transportation will continue to service its legacy customers while incorporating NTG's additional service offerings, according to the deal announcement.