Total Quality Logistics establishing operations in Greenville County
March 21, 2016
Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a third-party logistics provider, is establishing logistics and sales operations in Greenville County. The new development is creating an expected 75 new jobs over the next three years.
Established in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Total Quality Logistics has grown into one of the largest freight brokerage firms in North America. With 44 offices nationwide, TQL employs more than 3,800 workers in 20 states. Connecting customers that have freight shipping needs with capable carriers, the firm facilitated the movement of more than one million truck loads last year.
With existing operations in Columbia and Charleston, S.C. — where TQL recently placed first in the South Carolina Best Places to Work survey – the company’s new Greenville County facility will be its third in the Palmetto State. The new office will be located at 300 Executive Center Drive in Greenville, S.C.
TQL Greenville has a target opening date of May 16, 2016. Hiring for the new positions is underway. Those interested in joining the TQL team should visit www.tqljobs.com. For more information on Total Quality Logistics, visit www.tql.com.
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“We are pleased to announce our third office in South Carolina with the opening of TQL Greenville. By building on our success in South Carolina, we are building on our position as a leader in the third-party logistics business. Greenville is a good fit for us with its access to a deep pool of professional talent.” -TQL President Kerry Byrne
“It’s exciting to see one of the country’s fastest-growing companies make the decision to open a new office in our state. With this investment, Total Quality Logistics is creating 75 new jobs in Greenville County and continuing to show a real commitment to the people of South Carolina.” -Gov. Nikki Haley
“Today’s announcement by Total Quality Logistics is a testament to the logistics advantages and pro-business environment that South Carolina offers. We’re excited to have such a dynamic company establish operations in the Upstate and look forward to their success in our state for many years to come.” -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“A strong logistics network requires many partners working together to support the needs of Greenville’s manufacturers and distributors. This strategic decision by Total Quality Logistics to locate in Greenville enhances the community’s logistics network and reinforces Greenville as a premier business location.” -Greenville County Council Chairman Dr. Robert Taylor
