TQL Flashcards
___ employees dedicated to exceeding expectations.
5,000+
___ largest freight brokerage according to transport topics magazine
2nd
___ loads moved last year.
2 Million+
___ offices in ___ states nationwide.
56
26
Where and when did TQL start?
Cincinnati, Ohio in 1997
What is TQL’s mission statement?
Exceed the customer’s expectations at all times and handle their transportation requirements from the moment of pickup until delivery 24/7/365
What are TQL’s four winning principles?
- Pledge integrity
- Exceed expectations
- Recognize the value of teamwork
- Be forthright about conflict
What are TQL’s 3 modes of transportation?
- Full truckload
- Less than a truckload
- Intermodal
What are the 5 key benefits to shipping LTL?
- Accessorial Services
- Decrease emissions
- Gain visibility and connectivity
- Save money
- More services options
For every truckload moved to intermodal, greenhouse emissions drop by _% as one ton of rail freight can move __ miles per gallon of fuel.
75
479
What are the 6 benefits of shipping intermodal?
- Added capacity (53-ft domestic containers; 20, 40, and 45-ft international containers)
- Flexibility
- Door to door service (US, Canada, Mexico)
- Cost savings
- Tracking and status updates (TQL TRAX)
- One point of contact
Drayage network is available for short hauls, which are __ miles or less.
200
What is the process of intermodal shipping?
- Shipper
- Origin Dray
- On the rail
- Destination dray
- Receiver
How long does coast-to-coast intermodal take?
7-10 days
How long does northeast to midwest intermodal take?
4-7 days
How long does midwest to CA intermodal take?
4-7 days
What are the 6 benefits of TQL TRAX?
- Track your load
- Get a truckload/LTL quote
- Tender a load
- Easily save and print documents
- Simplify your payment process and invoice management
- Custom reporting capabilities
_ TQL charity captains
124
$_ donated by TQL employees
500K
$_ donated by TQL
2 million
_ nonprofits
3,000+
___ is a customer with freight that needs to be shipped.
Shipper
___ is a truck that picks up and delivers the freight.
Carrier
The ___ is the difference between what the shipper pays and what the carrier charges.
Margin