TQL named a 2024 Top Food Chain Provider by Food Chain Digest

TQL receives prestigious food and beverage transportation honor 

Cincinnati (Oct. 8th, 2024) – Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, has earned a 2024 Top Food Chain Provider award from Food Chain Digest, the official magazine of Food Shippers of America (FSA).  

TQL has overseen the movement of millions of loads of food and beverage freight and is known for a focus on food safety and compliance, customer service and access to capacity. In 2024, PepsiCo, HP Hood, US Foods, and The J.M. Smucker Company recognized the company for excellence in transportation.  

“TQL started 27 years ago with a focus in produce,” TQL President Kerry Byrne said. “This distinction acknowledges decades of hard work. Thank you to our customers for entrusting us with your sensitive freight.” 

Food Chain Digest staff evaluated the nominations. Food manufacturers, retailers and distributors voted on nominees and FSA leaders reviewed and confirmed the final list.  

“As a 2024 Top Food Chain Provider named by Food Chain Digest, TQL is recognized as provider that can manage fresh, frozen or other sensitive food products through the supply chain,” said Brian Everett group publisher and editorial director of the magazine. “For more than 20 years, TQL has been a resource to many food shippers that are focused on temperature sensitivity and maintaining product integrity in the shipping process.” 

Click here to learn more about TQL’s experience in food and beverage logistics.

About TQL   
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) creates greater supply chain efficiencies for our customers by combining industry-leading technology with 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. Through our comprehensive portfolio of logistics services and network of 140,000+ carriers, we move over 3 million loads of freight annually. Our company and employees make the world a better place by donating thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars each year through TQL Cares and the TQL Foundation. We are 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.  

About Food Shippers of America 
Food Shippers of America (FSA) is an industry nonprofit association that brings together a community of supply chain, transportation and logistics professionals with common interests, industry challenges and opportunities. Founded in 1955, FSA provides education, peer networking, and resources that bring supply chain efficiencies, best practices, and professional development to its members.  


Press Contact  
Julia Fulton   
jfulton@tql.com  
513.831.2600 x57248 

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