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At Total Quality Logistics (TQL), we create greater supply chain efficiencies for our customers by combining industry-leading technology and unmatched customer service. Customers and carriers turn to us daily to solve their transportation needs with competitive pricing, continuous communication, and a commitment to do it right — every time. Annually, we move more than 2+ million loads across the nation through our comprehensive portfolio of logistics services and our network of 90,000+ carriers. In addition, through TQL Cares and the TQL Foundation, our company and employees make the world a be... Read More
At Total Quality Logistics (TQL), we create greater supply chain efficiencies for our customers by combining industry-leading technology and unmatched customer service. Customers and carriers turn to us daily to solve their transportation needs with competitive pricing, continuous communication, and a commitment to do it right — every time. Annually, we move more than 2+ million loads across the nation through our comprehensive portfolio of logistics services and our network of 90,000+ carriers. In addition, through TQL Cares and the TQL Foundation, our company and employees make the world a better place by donating thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars each year. TQL is proud to be the naming rights sponsor of TQL Stadium, the home of Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati. Founded in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio, TQL is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation, with 7,000+ employees in 55 offices across the U.S. Read Less
TQL - Total Quality Logistics Company Stats
As of November 2023
- Industry
- Transportation
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Country/Territory
- United States
- CEO
- Ken Oaks
- Employees
- 10,000
Forbes Lists
#62
America's Largest Private Companies (2023)
Transportation
#456
Best Employers for Diversity (2022)Dropped off in 2023
Transportation and Logistics
#286
America's Best Large Employers (2022)Dropped off in 2023
Transportation and Logistics
#461
America's Best Midsize Employers (2018)Dropped off in 2019
TQL - Total Quality Logistics Financial Summary
Select list year
2023
2022
2021
Revenue
$8.9B
Sources
FactSet; Forbes.
Revenue
$7.9B
Sources
FactSet; Forbes.
Revenue
$4.1B
Sources
FactSet; Forbes.
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