Total Quality Logistics announces office opening in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is TQL’s second location in Louisiana, joining New Orleans
CINCINNATI (July 17, 2024) — Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, is expanding its presence in Louisiana with a new office in Baton Rouge.
TQL Baton Rouge, located in Suite 330 of 2900 Westfork Dr. in East Baton Rouge Parish, is currently hiring for Entry Level Sales. Visit TQLjobs.com to apply.
The expansion reinforces TQL’s investment in Louisiana. TQL opened its New Orleans office in 2017 and is a four-time Top Workplaces award recipient.
"We’re thrilled to deepen our commitment to Louisiana and to be part of the vibrant Baton Rouge community,” TQL President Kerry Byrne said. “The city is home to a thriving transportation hub and tremendous pool of talent.”
“With six deep draft ports, six Class 1 railroads, seven primary airports and six interstate highways, no other state can compete with Louisiana’s infrastructure advantages,” Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois said. “I thank TQL for recognizing these key assets and their benefits for expanding businesses as they continue to strengthen our national supply chain.”
"We are thrilled to see TQL choosing to grow its company in Baton Rouge," said Russell Richardson, Baton Rouge Area Chamber senior vice president of business development. "This investment shows that Baton Rouge's unparalleled transportation access continues to attract top logistics firms to the area, resulting in wins like TQL, which is bringing in a total of 98 direct new jobs to the region. We are excited to welcome TQL, and we are here to support their continued growth."
TQL connects customers with shipping needs and carriers with available capacity and service offerings. The company, founded in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1997, works with 140,000-plus carriers to create greater supply efficiencies for its customers and offers a comprehensive portfolio of logistics services.
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.
Press Contact
Julia Fulton
jfulton@tql.com
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