Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is a North American freight brokerage and third-party logistics firm.[4] It was founded in 1997 by Ken Oaks in Cincinnati, and is headquartered in nearby Union Township, Clermont County, Ohio, United States.[5][6][7] As of 2021, TQL is the largest private company in greater Cincinnati according to the Cincinnati Enquirer and American City Business Journals.[8] [9]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics |
| Founded | Cincinnati, Ohio (August 1st, 1997) |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 60+ offices (2024) |
Key people | Ken Oaks (CEO) Kerry Byrne (President) |
| Revenue | $4.1B (2020)[1] $6.7B (2023) |
Number of employees | 9,000+ (April 2024) |
| Website | www |
TQL is the world's 19th largest third-party logistics provider (3PL)[10] that provides global transportation services including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, warehousing, drayage, drop trailer, oversize/overweight, Mexico cross-border, customs, Canada cross-border, hazmat, partials and other specialized logistic services.[11]
As of 2023, TQL was ranked the second-largest freight brokerage firm in North America by Transport Topics magazine, posting $2 billion in net revenue off gross revenues of $8.8 billion.[12] TQL has 56 offices in 26 states with more than 9,000 employees.[13]
TQL has been ranked a Greater Cincinnati Top Places to Work 12 times.[14][15] This year,[16] and in 2019 and 2020, TQL was ranked a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.[17] The company is a five time winner of the Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials award.[18]
In February 2022, TQL and the Government of Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet announced intentions to create 525 new jobs across the state.[19]
In March 2022, in partnership with the state of Ohio, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati, Clermont County and Union Township, TQL announced the intention to create 1,000 new jobs in southwest Ohio and expand their headquarters.[20] Also in 2022, The Journal of Commerce ranked TQL the 19th largest Global Third-Party Logistics Provider in their “Top 50 Global 3PLs” Special Report.[21]
Supply Chain Crisis Response
editIn September 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company pledged $1 million dollars through its Moves That Matter program which covers the cost of transportation of donated freight.[22] The company later upped the commitment to $2 million.[23] The company received recognition from the American Chemistry Council for outstanding COVID-19 response.[24] In 2021, TQL also committed to hiring over 1,000 new employees nationwide in response to the transportation demand that was caused by the pandemic. [25] [9] [26]
In February 2023, TQL was awarded as a finalist for the Engage for Good Halo Awards for "Emergency Crisis/Initiative" for their Moves that Matter charitable program, which moves donated goods at no cost.[27] Other finalists were United Parcel Service; PayPal; Humble Bundle, Razomfor Ukraine, International Rescue Committee,International Medical Corps and Direct Relief.
Headquarters Campus
editIn 2021, the company grew its corporate headquarters in Union Township, Ohio with a $20 million 133,000 square foot expansion.[28] The expansion includes the biggest American flag (30’x60’) and tallest flagpole (160’) in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.[29]
In December 2022, the company broke ground on a headquarters expansion, which opened in 2024. [30]
Sponsorships
editIn 2021, the company announced stadium naming rights for TQL Stadium, the home of Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati.[31][32][33][34][35]
In 2023, TQL announced a contribution and partnership with University of Cincinnati athletics. [36]
References
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- ^ "Top 3PLs: A&A's Top 100 Domestic Transportation Managers/Freight Brokers List".
- ^ "2023 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Logistics Companies in North America". April 21, 2023.
- ^ "2021 Top Freight Brokerage Firms". Transport Topics. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Tweh, Bowdeya (May 6, 2015). "TQL picks Tampa for carrier services office". Cincinnati.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ Demeropolis, Tom (April 27, 2015). "Rapidly growing TQL plans yet another Ohio office". Cincinnati Business Courier. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2015.
- ^ Levington, Chelsey (April 19, 2015). "Total Quality Logistics expands nationwide in search for talent". Dayton Daily News. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ Caproni, Erin. "TQL moves into a new state with its latest office". Cincinnati Business Courier. Gannett. Archived from the original on May 14, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
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- ^ "Logistics Rankings". April 21, 2023.
- ^ "TQL | About Us". Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Top Workplaces 2021". Top Workplaces. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "Total Quality Logistics - TQL Profile". Top Workplaces. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "2023 Fortune 100". USA Today.
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- ^ "Team Kentucky".
- ^ "Total Quality Logistics Adding 1,000 New Jobs in Southwest Ohio".
- ^ "JOC Top 50 Global Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs)" (PDF). Journal of Commerce.
- ^ Houck, Jeanne. "Total Quality Logistics pledges $1M to help with transit costs for charities". The Enquirer. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "Donation doubled: Moves that Matter makes $2 million commitment". tql.com. May 18, 2022.
- ^ "TQL | TQL Business News, Press Releases, Awards & Mentions". Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "The 9 jobs making a comeback this year". WCPO. April 12, 2021. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
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- ^ Union Township, Ohio
- ^ Staff, WLWT Digital (November 12, 2020). "Tallest flagpole in Tri-State installed in Cincinnati on Veterans Day". WLWT. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "TQL announces expansion plans, addition of 600 new jobs over next five years".
- ^ Coolidge, Sharon. "FC Cincinnati's new home in the West End has a name: TQL Stadium". The Enquirer. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ London, John (April 29, 2021). "FC Cincinnati to soon debut new soccer stadium in the West End". WLWT. Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ Newcomb, Tim. "FC Cincinnati Set To Open TQL Stadium, Debut MLS Stadium Firsts". Forbes. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "StackPath". www.citybeat.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "FC Cincinnati introduce TQL Stadium in new partnership | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "Total Quality Logistics and UC Announce Long-Term Partnership".
