TQL named a 2026 Healthiest Employer in Ohio

Back-to-back recognition highlights TQL’s continued commitment to employee health and wellness  

Key points: 

  • TQL supports employees with resources focused on physical, mental and financial health.
  • Employees have opportunities to stay active and connect with coworkers through intramural sports and fitness amenities at Cincinnati headquarters. 
  • TQL encourages employees to make a difference through volunteer opportunities and community giving.

By Shannon Russell

For the second year in a row, Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has been honored among the Healthiest Employers of Ohio, a program that recognizes employers for their commitment to employee health and wellness.

TQL was named to the 2026 Healthiest Employers of Ohio list following its recognition on the 2025 list. Both honors reflect TQL’s continued investment in resources that help its people thrive, from fitness amenities and mental health support to financial education and opportunities to give back.

What’s the Healthiest Employers of Ohio award?

Healthiest Employers is a national awards program that highlights organizations with programs designed to improve the employee experience and promote healthier workplaces. The Ohio regional list features employers from across the state.

Rewind: TQL named to the 2025 Healthiest Employers of Ohio list

What does employee wellness look like at TQL?

TQL is committed to creating a workplace where employees can stay active, connect with one another and feel supported. Its Cincinnati headquarters offer a variety of amenities, including: 

  • Basketball courts, pickleball courts and miles of outdoor walking trails
  • 24/7 fitness center
  • 11 nursing mother rooms
  • Full-service cafeteria and coffee shop serving Starbucks products
  • Three terraces and two large patios
  • Multiple game tables for ping pong and foosball
  • Multi-sport simulator for golf, football and soccer 

How do TQL employees stay active?

TQL’s intramural program gives employees a way to stay active, connect with coworkers and enjoy friendly competition. In 2025, TQL supported 203 intramural teams and 1,833 players, covering 50% of league costs to make participation more accessible. The program builds on a spirit of camaraderie that dates back to TQL’s founders, who played high school sports together, and continues through longstanding intramural traditions at many TQL offices.

What mental health resources are available to TQL employees?

TQL partners with a third-party provider to offer employees resources for mental and behavioral health, work-life balance, financial wellness and other life needs. Employees also have access to confidential counseling and support for navigating major life events.

What financial wellness resources does TQL offer?

TQL provides resources to help employees build financial knowledge and plan for the future. Through a partnership with Fifth Third Bank, employees can participate in monthly financial education webinars covering topics such as credit scores, emergency planning and retirement savings. Additional webinars and resources, including tutorials on retirement savings and budgeting, are available through TQL’s 401(k) administrator.

How does TQL give back to the community?

Through TQL Cares, TQL’s community service and charitable giving program, employees have opportunities to volunteer, fundraise and support nonprofit organizations. In 2025, TQL employees volunteered more than 8,400 hours and helped raise over $4.5 million for nonprofits.

Related: More than freight: TQL and employees deliver $4.5M in 2025 giving

How is TQL recognized as an employer in Ohio?

In addition to being named a 2026 Healthiest Employer of Ohio, TQL earned five workplace awards across the state in 2026, recognizing its workplace culture in multiple markets.

  • Best Place to Work in Cincinnati: 22-time honoree
  • Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Top Workplace: 17-time honoree
  • Best Place to Work in Dayton: 9-time honoree
  • Northeast Ohio Top Workplace: 7-time honoree
  • Toledo Metro Area Top Workplace: 6-time honoree

These recognitions reflect TQL’s continued focus on creating a workplace where employees can grow, connect and build their careers.

Where can I find TQL career opportunities in Ohio?

TQL has offices in Cincinnati, West Chester, Dayton, Columbus, Akron, Toledo and Cleveland, and offers paid relocation to Cincinnati through its Fast Track Sales Development Program.

Interested in joining a company that invests in employee health, wellness and community? Explore TQL’s job openings.


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