This offering is for the sale of business assets only. The company, once a leader in the grain processing and transportation industry, has permanently ceased operations for that line of business and is still operating its other transportation business.

Van Groll Inc. is a proud multi-generational, family-owned company with deep roots in the transportation and logistics industry. Founded in 1957 by Richard Van Groll, the company began with a single truck hauling hay and grain sourced from local farmers. Just a decade later, Van Groll Inc. was officially incorporated in 1967, and by 1973, the business expanded with the launch of Van Groll Trucking Inc.—operating eight tractors, twelve trailers, and employing eight drivers to transport feed and grain products.

The company continued to diversify its services. In 1978, Van Groll began hauling paper and bagged feed products, giving rise to its dry van division. This evolution opened new avenues for growth, both in fleet and team size.

In 1996, Richard’s sons, Tom and Frank, took the helm by purchasing the business from their father. Under their leadership, Van Groll Trucking has modernized its fleet, expanded its services, and deepened its industry partnerships.

Today, Van Groll Trucking operates 18 tractors and 46 trailers with a dedicated team of drivers. The company proudly serves customers across the central 28 states, specializing in freight solutions for the paper and malting industries with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and long-term client relationships.

With a strong foundation, reliable operations, and decades of experience, Van Groll Trucking presents significant growth potential for a strategic buyer. The company’s established presence across the central 28 states, long-term customer relationships in the paper and malting industries, and well-maintained fleet provide a turnkey opportunity for expansion.

Offered as an asset-only sale, this business presents an opportunity to be revitalized and integrated into an existing transportation company, with strong potential to expand its paper transportation operations.

Key opportunities for growth include:

• Geographic Expansion: Van Groll’s existing routes and infrastructure offer a strong launchpad to expand into adjacent regions or nationwide markets, enhancing a buyer's footprint in the Midwest and beyond.

• Fleet Utilization & Optimization: With 46 trailers and 18 tractors, there is capacity to increase lane density and load volume with minimal additional investment.

• Customer Base Expansion: The company’s excellent reputation and consistent service open doors to cross-sell or up-sell to adjacent sectors such as agriculture, food manufacturing, or packaging.

• Integration Synergies: Buyers with existing logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing operations can realize immediate cost and operational synergies through route optimization, shared services, and consolidated fleet management.

• Digital and Operational Modernization: While Van Groll has continuously updated its equipment, further growth could be achieved through investments in logistics software, telematics, and digital tracking tools, driving efficiency and competitiveness.

• Brand Equity and Legacy: As a respected family business with over six decades of service, Van Groll offers strong brand credibility, which can enhance buyer positioning in the transportation and freight sector.

Whether you are a regional carrier looking to scale or a national operation seeking a strategic Midwest hub, Van Groll Trucking offers a unique and valuable growth platform.

With the grain business discontinued, the company is now strategically positioned for growth as an ideal add-on acquisition for an existing freight transportation enterprise.