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Total Quality Logistics, One of the Largest Logistics Firms in North America, Retains Frederickson Partners for Vice President of Freight Forwarding Search

Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage firm[1] and the 62nd largest private company in the nation[2], has hired Frederickson Partners for their Vice President of Freight Forwarding search.

In this position, the VP of Freight Forwarding will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational efficiency, and financial performance of the organization’s global freight forwarding division. This leader will steer large, dynamic Sales and Operations teams, improve TQL’s go-to-market business plans, optimize processes, and ensure the highest level of service is delivered to internal and external customers. The role will be based out of the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.

TQL creates greater supply chain efficiencies for customers by combining industry-leading technology with unmatched customer service. Customers and carriers turn to TQL daily to solve their transportation needs with competitive pricing, continuous communication and a commitment to do it right — every time. Through the company’s comprehensive portfolio of logistics services and network of 140,000+ carriers, they move over 3 million loads of freight annually. Together with its employees, TQL makes the world a better place by donating thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars each year through TQL Cares and the TQL Foundation. This organization is proud to be the naming rights sponsor of TQL Stadium, home of Major League Soccer’s FC Cincinnati. Founded in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio, TQL is one of the largest logistics firms in North America, with 9,000+ employees in 60+ offices across the U.S. Learn more at TQL.com.

[1] 2024 Top Freight Brokerage Firms | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)

[2] America’s Largest Private Companies 2023 (forbes.com)

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