Transport Distribution Company

Name

Transport Distribution Company

Legal name

Transport Distribution Co.

Website

https://gotdc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Transport Distribution Company is a Joplin, Missouri-based trucking carrier founded in 1984 that provides full truckload, regional, dedicated, expedited, and brokerage shipping services for commercial customers across the Midwestern United States, operating as a subsidiary of IPS (Intermodal Services) since 2021.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trucking and Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal Drayage TL Carriers (Port/Rail Ramp Drayage) (TLADADAF), Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB)

Keywords

• Trucking services
• Freight transportation
• Regional shipping
• Trailer leasing
• Expedited shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Joplin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Truckload Shipping Services: Full truckload shipping services for commercial customers requiring dedicated capacity for cargo transport across Midwest region
2. Regional Shipping: Regional shipping services focused on Midwest United States with 85% of loads originating and terminating within the region
3. Long Haul Shipping: Long haul shipping services although primary focus remains on Midwest regional operations
4. Expedited Shipping: Time-sensitive shipping services for customers requiring faster delivery timelines
5. Dedicated Shipping: Dedicated shipping arrangements for customers requiring consistent capacity and service levels
6. Brokerage Services: Brokerage options to provide additional capacity and flexibility for customer shipping needs
7. Trailer Leasing and Storage Solutions: Equipment leasing and storage services for customers requiring additional trailer capacity
8. Spotting Services: Spotting services for loading and unloading operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Transport Distribution Company (TDC) provides trucking and shipping services for commercial customers, including full truckload, regional, dedicated, long haul, and expedited shipping, supported by brokerage options, trailer leasing, storage solutions, and spotting services. The company operates a late-model fleet of Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with satellite tracking and onboard communication, with approximately 85% of loads originating and terminating in the Midwestern United States.

Product overview

Transport Distribution Company (TDC) is a trucking and transportation services company offering a unified suite of shipping solutions. The core product is Transportation & Shipping Services including full truckload, regional, dedicated, long haul, and expedited shipping, complemented by brokerage options, trailer leasing, storage solutions, and spotting services. As of 2021, TDC became a subsidiary of IPS (Intermodal System), joining a family of companies including Paschall Truck Lines, Paschall Logistics, and Paschall Trailer Leasing. In 2024, TDC acquired SDX, a dry van truckload carrier based in Fenton, MO. The company specializes in Midwestern United States transportation with 85% of loads originating and terminating in the Midwest, enabling drivers to return home each weekend.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Truckload Shipping
• Regional Shipping
• Dedicated Shipping
• Expedited Shipping
• Long Haul Shipping
• Brokerage Services
• Trailer Leasing and Storage Solutions
• Spotting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of loads originate and terminate within Midwest
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SDX (Fenton, MO)coreOthers · 1 January 2024Fenton, MO based dry van truckload carrier that joined TDC's parent company IPS in 2024. SDX's focus on safety and family values makes it a perfect fit in the employee-owned safety-driven family.
• Paschall Truck LinescoreOthers · 1 January 2021Primary subsidiary of IPS. Paschall Truck Lines operates truckload services alongside TDC.
• Paschall LogisticsminorOthers · 1 January 2021Subsidiary of IPS providing logistics services as part of the parent company's service portfolio.
• Paschall Trailer LeasingminorOthers · 1 January 2021Subsidiary of IPS providing trailer leasing services supporting truckload operations.
• IPS LeasingminorOthers · 1 January 2021Subsidiary of IPS providing equipment leasing services.
• EPA SmartWayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDC trucks are EPA SmartWay certified, demonstrating environmental compliance and fuel efficiency leadership in the trucking industry.
• Truckers Against TraffickingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDC is a member of Truckers Against Trafficking, supporting efforts to combat human trafficking through the trucking industry.
• Missouri Trucking AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTDC is a member of the Missouri Trucking Association (MOTA), participating in state trucking industry advocacy and networking.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Express: Public dry van truckload carrier headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa, focused on irregular route and dedicated TL services in the Midwest and nationwide. Comparable regional Midwest density and asset-based truckload model similar to TDC's.
• Hirschbach Motor Lines: Refrigerated and dry van TL carrier with strong Midwest and national presence. Comparable in size, asset-based operating model, and focus on dedicated and regional lanes similar to TDC.
• Paschall Truck Lines: Direct sister company under IPS providing One Way, Dedicated, Regional, Long Haul, and Logistics services in the US and Mexico with 1,000+ units and 3,000+ trailers. Most direct operational peer, sharing the same ESOP parent and overlapping dry van / regional trucking services.
• Melton Truck Lines: Flatbed TL carrier based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, serving similar Midwest and nationwide lanes. Comparable in size, fleet profile, and driver-focused operating culture; serves an overlapping customer base in building materials and general freight.
• Maverick Transportation: Asset-based flatbed and specialized carrier with terminal network across the Midwest and South. Comparable in fleet size, regional density, and driver-focused culture with similar service mix to TDC's regional trucking.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier operating a broad portfolio including dry van, refrigerated, intermodal, and logistics. Comparable only in dry van TL services but at vastly greater scale and lane coverage.
• Werner Enterprises: Large public TL and logistics provider operating dedicated, one-way, and logistics services nationwide from Omaha, Nebraska. Comparable in dedicated and regional truckload services but at substantially greater scale than TDC.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major asset-based carrier providing dedicated contract services, intermodal, and final mile. Comparable to TDC in dedicated and regional TL services but operates at a vastly larger scale with much broader service offerings.
• Schneider National: Public TL, intermodal, and logistics giant headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Overlaps with TDC on dry van TL and dedicated services, but offers far broader network, intermodal, and brokerage capabilities.

Emerging players

• USA Truck (now part of KNX): Formerly standalone, USA Truck was acquired by Knight-Swift and operates as a TL brand serving general freight, dedicated, and regional services. Comparable dry van TL offering but no longer operates as an independent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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