Eagle Transport Corporation is expanding into Louisiana with a new terminal in St. Gabriel, located just outside Baton Rouge, that grows the carrier’s capabilities within the chemical transportation industry.
With a long history in petroleum transport, Eagle established its foothold in chemical transportation in 2011. Building on existing chemical-focused terminals in Kingsport, Tennessee, and Houston, Texas, which focus entirely on chemical product transport, St. Gabriel, strategically bridges the gap, the company said.
Eagle’s growing presence in St. Gabriel begins with an operations supervisor, Tyrone Elphage, who oversees the day-to-day operations of this location, which has three drivers and aims to bring on more team members in coming months.
“We believe that having Tyrone on site at this early stage will enable us to grow the terminal and better serve our current customers,” Bobby Vaughn, Eagle director of chemical operations, said in a news release. “Tyrone brings a wealth of experience, and we hope he will be able to hire and train all the new drivers on-site.”
Initial products transported include amines, primarily for the Eastman plant, and Eagle plans to expand services to other chemical companies in the area over the next year, the company reported. The long-term goal is to develop the location into a standalone site similar to its terminals in Kingsport and Houston.
With the addition of the St. Gabriel terminal, Eagle continues to grow its footprint in the chemical transportation sector.
“The expansion reflects Eagle’s long-term commitment to operational excellence, customer service, and strategic growth,” the company stated. “Looking ahead, the Eagle Transport team remains focused on building strong local partnerships, expanding its workforce, and delivering safe, reliable transportation solutions across the East Coast, Gulf Coast, and beyond.”