Why TQL is a Certified Great Place to Work™: High Performance, High Reward
Our 12th annual Great Place to Work™ recognition is a testament to TQL’s winning combination for professional success: pushing the limits of high performance and rewarding that hustle with an unmatched, high-energy workplace experience.Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is proud to announce our official Certification by Great Place to Work™ for the 12th consecutive year. As one of the largest freight brokerage firms in North America, our success is the result of the grit, hustle and dedication of our team. This highly sought-after award reflects TQL’s commitment to our people. Great Place to Work™ does not select top employers through a committee. It’s based entirely on what current TQL employees have to say about their experience in real time.
Why is TQL a Great Place to Work™?
So, what makes TQL a great place to work? Each year, the Great Place to Work™ Trust Index™ Survey gathers feedback on the culture of more than 22,000 companies worldwide, representing thoughts and opinions of over 20 million employees. This in-depth employer analysis survey is considered one of the most reputable sources to gauge overall workplace culture. TQL’s Great Place to Work™ profile states that 79% of our team members rank TQL as a great place to work, well above the average 57% of employees at typical U.S. companies. Hitting this 12-year milestone proves that combining high expectations with a high-energy, hard-working team creates a company-wide culture of excellence.
What is the workplace culture like at TQL?
If you search for “TQL workplace culture,” you’ll find a recurring theme: Energy. Each of our 65+ offices across the nation is kinetic by design, where results are rewarded and our top producers are celebrated. This is not your average workplace. It’s a performance-based, lively workplace environment where your effort directly impacts your career trajectory and income.
Step onto a TQL sales floor and you will immediately sense the collaborative yet competitive culture. You’ll see it in the trophies on display, the intense after-hours ping pong matches or the slow clap that erupts when a freight broker hits the iconic gong after their first major milestone. By fostering an environment rooted in transparency and accountability, TQL remains a best-in-class workplace where the most self-driven professionals in the nation come to win in sales. This is only attainable with a leadership team that invests in your success and fosters a team-oriented camaraderie that motivates everyone to collectively raise the bar.
What makes TQL different from other logistics companies?
It's more than just our commitment to a unique, “all-in” identity. In a 24/7/365 industry, we’ve built a reputation for being more than just a front-runner in logistics; we are a high performing engine that fuels the next generation of sales leaders. We balance our metrics-driven environment with a deep commitment to boosting team morale by empowering our people to give back, compete and immerse themselves in our award-winning culture.
- Camaraderie and Competition: From exciting competitions like Office Olympics to Patio Parties and family events, we prioritize the “play hard” and encourage relationship-building outside the sales floor.
- TQL Winning Principles: In 28 years of excellence, TQL’s growth has been entirely organic, evolving from a small start-up into one of the nation’s largest freight brokerage firms by consistently upholding our four core principles: Pledge Integrity, Exceed Expectations, Recognize the Value of Teamwork and Be Forthright about Conflict.
- Giving back with TQL Cares: We’ve donated millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours since our 1997 founding, proving that a high-performing team can make a high impact on the community.
- TQL Active: Camaraderie and competition expand well beyond the office through TQL Active, which covers 50% of the cost for employee intramural teams.
At TQL, we believe your effort should control your career success and paycheck. This is why our sales careers are built on an uncapped commission structure, which is the driving force behind our high-achieving identity. At TQL, your income has no ceiling with a merit-based compensation structure, giving you the freedom to own your success and reach your financial aspirations.
What does high earning potential actually look like at TQL? From day one, you have the opportunity to train and build your high-earning book of business backed by a multi-billion-dollar leader in logistics. Our average sales rep hits six figures after just three years of selling, and it only goes up from there. If you come in with a winning mindset, not only is this a wealth-building opportunity, but it’s also a chance to jump-start a career that can change your life.
- Unlimited Growth Potential: We promote almost exclusively from within, making up 83% of sales leadership. If you bring an all-in commitment to be the best and crush your metrics, TQL will take your career wherever you want it to go.
- Uncapped Commission: Whether your goal is to buy your first home, pay off debt or build a college savings account for your family, TQL offers a clear path to achieving financial freedom.
At TQL, high performance is met with exclusive recognition that expands beyond compensation. We emphasize our “get out what you put in” mentality by celebrating the best of the best during our annual all-expenses-paid tropical incentive trips, including President’s Club and Recruiting Elite.
- President’s Club: This elite trip represents the highest level of achievement in sales at TQL. Reserved for the top 1% of sales representatives across the company, this award is a true embodiment of grit and hustle paying off. To celebrate this hard-earned milestone, top performers are invited to an all-expenses-paid trip to a luxury all-inclusive resort. Punta Cana, Jamaica and St. Thomas are just some of the many past President’s Club destinations. Members of this accomplished group can expect well-deserved relaxation, high-end recognition and the unmatched “play hard” aspect of our culture that TQL is known for.
- Recruiting Elite: Recognition isn’t limited to sales at TQL. Recruiting Elite honors the high achievers who identify and hire the right people to elevate our offices nationwide. TQL recruiters directly impact the trajectory of the company, which TQL matches with an eagerness to reward them. Our top recruiters are recognized at the highest level on this exclusive getaway, proving that exceptional effort leads to exceptional rewards at TQL.
- Sales Support Recognition: High performance is rewarded across every corner of the business. We celebrate our logistics experts and support teams with formal events at TQL Stadium and elite recognition dinners. Whether you are on the sales floor or driving our operations, we ensure that exceptional results are met with world-class appreciation.
TQL’s culture is not complete without our undeniable commitment to the growth and success of entry level sales talent across the nation. We do not require sales and logistics experience. You just need a proven history of competing to win and a commitment to first-class customer service. TQL provides hands-on, paid training, leadership development, industry-leading technology and support. You bring your competitive edge: grit, hustle and determination required to thrive in a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry.
- Comprehensive Paid Training: Our 26-week paid training program pairs you with a top performing mentor who will teach you the ins and outs of sales and the supply chain. This fully equips you with the expertise to establish and grow your own book of business and maximize the uncapped commission opportunity.
- Fast Track Program: Our Fast Track Program is designed for the next generation of aspiring sales leaders. TQL provides paid relocation to Cincinnati, where you will receive exclusive training and developmental resources. Once you achieve success, Fast Track members gain the flexibility to relocate to any of our other 65+ nationwide offices in key cities.
- In-House Logistics Technology: Through automation and scalable efficiency with AI implementation, sales reps have more time to maximize the uncapped commission opportunity with the flexibility to strategize, build stronger relationships, and move freight faster and more reliably than the competition.
TQL offers a welcoming and supportive work environment that balances high expectations with high rewards. It is this balance of unlimited earning potential and professional autonomy that consistently ranks TQL as a Great Place to Work™ and the premier destination for the nation's most ambitious entry level talent. When you decide to jump-start a career at Total Quality Logistics, you’re making a decision to bet on yourself. If TQL is the right fit for you, go all-in. From day one, we give you all the tools needed to establish and grow a successful career.
TQL is actively hiring Entry Level Sales Representatives and Recruiters in offices across the nation. If you’re ready to thrive in a culture that recognizes hard work, rewards results and celebrates every win, join our award-winning team.
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