American freight brokerage and third-party logistics firm
Total Quality Logistics Company type Private Industry Logistics Founded Cincinnati, Ohio (August 1st, 1997)Headquarters , Number of locations
60+ offices (2024) Key people
Ken Oaks (CEO) Revenue $4.1B (2020)[ 1] $7.8B (2021)[ 2] [ 3]
$6.7B (2023) Number of employees
9,000+ (April 2024) Website www
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is a North American freight brokerage andthird-party logistics firm.[ 4] Cincinnati , and is headquartered in nearbyUnion Township, Clermont County, Ohio , United States.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] greater Cincinnati according to theCincinnati Enquirer American City Business Journals [ 8] [ 9]
TQL is the world's 19th largestthird-party logistics provider (3PL)[ 10] [ 11]
TQL has been ranked a Greater Cincinnati Top Places to Work 12 times.[ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
In February 2022, TQL and theGovernment of Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet announced intentions to create 525 new jobs across the state.[ 17]
In March 2022, in partnership with the state of Ohio, Lt. GovernorJon 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.[ 18] The Journal of Commerce [ 19]
Supply chain crisis response [ edit ] In September 2020, in response to theCOVID-19 pandemic , the company pledged $1 million through its Moves That Matter program which covers the cost of transportation of donated freight.[ 20] [ 21] American Chemistry Council for outstanding COVID-19 response.[ 22] [ 23] [ 9] [ 24]
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.[ 25] United Parcel Service ;PayPal ;Humble Bundle ,Razom for Ukraine,International Rescue Committee ,International Medical Corps andDirect Relief .
In 2021, the company grew its corporate headquarters inUnion Township, Ohio with a $20 million 133,000 square foot expansion.[ 26] [ 27]
In 2021, the company announced stadium naming rights forTQL Stadium , the home ofMajor League Soccer 'sFC Cincinnati .[ 28] [ 29] [ 30] [ 31] [ 32]
In 2023, TQL announced a contribution and partnership withUniversity of Cincinnati athletics .[ 33]
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