TCI Transportation

What TCI Transportation does

TCI Transportation is a family-owned, vertically integrated commercial transportation and logistics company headquartered in Commerce, California, founded in 1978 by Gerry Flynn with three trucks and now operating a fleet of over 3,800 trucks, tractors, and trailers across 25+ US locations under the second-generation leadership of co-presidents Andrew and Ryan Flynn. The company serves enterprise shippers, mid-market distributors, SMB fleets, and government/municipal customers (notably LA County) through seven operating divisions: Dedicated Logistics (exclusive trucks, drivers, and trailers under long-term contracts), Full-Service Leasing and Commercial Rental (with bundled maintenance, 24/7 roadside assistance, and telematics), Contract Maintenance, Brokerage and Intermodal (TCI Global Logistics, formed via the 2021 Titan Global Logistics merger, plus port drayage at seven major US ports), Reefer LTL and Crossdocking (cold chain for food and beverage), Yard Management, and specialty growth lines including EV Acquisitions Program, OEM Auto Parts Delivery (via the CDS merger), WAIRE compliance assistance, and used truck sales through an online portal.

The technology stack combines Samsara telematics integration, AI-powered predictive maintenance, IoT-enabled yard tracking, collision mitigation systems, HD driver cameras, and a proprietary SOP library of 1,000+ linked tasks governed by a dynamic startup dashboard that tracks safety, on-time, cost-per-mile, and turnover from Day 1 through Day 90 and beyond. Sustainability infrastructure includes nearly 1 MW of solar, 20 EV charging ports at Fontana (Level 2 and Level 3 up to 120 kW), 50+ CNG Freightliner Cascadias, a 50-unit Tesla Semi reservation, GreenPower EV Star units, and Kalmar electric yard tractors. The business model is hybrid recurring-plus-transaction: dedicated logistics and full-service leasing generate predictable monthly subscription revenue, contract maintenance adds recurring fees, commercial rental is usage-based, brokerage/intermodal/reefer LTL are transaction-fee, used truck sales are one-time unit sales, and EV acquisitions is professional services — all sold through direct enterprise field sales, inside sales by service-line phone, an e-commerce used truck portal, and an authorized Kalmar distributorship.

Name

TCI Transportation

Legal name

TCI Transportation

Website

https://tcitransportation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility / Service Body Truck Leasing & Rental (Bucket, Field Service, Telecom/Power) (TLABABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE)

Keywords

• Dedicated trucking services
• Full-service truck leasing
• Freight brokerage services
• Commercial fleet management
• Intermodal transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Commerce

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dedicated Logistics Services: Fully customized transportation solutions where TCI provides trucks, drivers, trailers, and management exclusively committed to a single customer. Revenue is generated through long-term contractual agreements, with pricing based on scope of operations, routes, and volume.
2. Full-Service Truck Leasing: Long-term leasing of trucks, tractors, and trailers with bundled maintenance services. Customers pay a contracted rate for equipment plus comprehensive maintenance, roadside assistance, and technology-enabled fleet management.
3. Commercial Rental: Short-term and flexible rental of trucks and trailers for emergency backup, seasonal needs, or project-based requirements. Revenue is usage-based and billed on a per-rental or per-time-period basis.
4. Freight Brokerage (TCI Global Logistics): Brokerage of truckload, LTL, and intermodal freight. TCI Global Logistics matches shipper loads with carriers, earning transaction fees or take rates on each shipment. Formed via merger with Titan Global Logistics.
5. Contract Maintenance: Standalone maintenance services for customer-owned equipment, providing scheduled maintenance, repairs, and fleet health management for a recurring fee.
6. Intermodal & Port Drayage: Intermodal shipping combining rail and truck transport, with port drayage operations at major US ports (Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle/Tacoma, Savannah, Norfolk, Houston, Charleston) for coast-to-coast coverage.
7. Reefer LTL & Crossdocking: Refrigerated less-than-truckload services combined with crossdocking operations for cold chain optimization, serving food and beverage companies.
8. Used Truck Sales: Sale of used commercial trucks, tractors, and trailers from the company's fleet rotation, offered through an online sales portal at sales.tcitransportation.com.
9. Yard Management Services: Dedicated yard spotting and management services using trained yard personnel and electric yard tractors, often bundled with dedicated logistics contracts or offered standalone.
10. EV Acquisitions Program: Advisory and procurement services for fleet electrification, including in-house EV planning, route analysis, grant assistance, and medium/heavy-duty electric vehicle offerings for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TCI Transportation provides commercial trucking, fleet leasing, dedicated logistics, and freight brokerage services to businesses across the United States. With a fleet of over 3,800 trucks, tractors, and trailers, the company delivers long-term equipment leasing bundled with maintenance, dedicated transportation solutions with exclusive assets and drivers, short-term commercial rentals, freight brokerage (truckload, LTL, intermodal), and specialty services including yard management, EV fleet acquisitions, reefer LTL with crossdocking, OEM auto parts delivery, and used truck sales. The company operates across 25+ US locations with over 1,000–1,500 professionals.

Product overview

TCI Transportation offers a comprehensive portfolio of trucking and logistics services organized around four main divisions: Dedicated Logistics, Full-Service Leasing & Rental, Brokerage, and Specialty Services. The core offerings include dedicated transportation solutions with exclusive fleet resources, long-term equipment leasing with bundled maintenance, short-term commercial rentals for flexible needs, and full-service brokerage including intermodal, truckload, and LTL. Specialty services include EV fleet acquisitions with planning and grant assistance, temperature-controlled Reefer LTL with crossdocking, yard management optimization, and OEM auto parts delivery. The company operates specialized sub-brands including TCI Global Logistics (freight brokerage) and serves as an authorized Kalmar distributor for electric yard tractors. The fleet exceeds 2,500 trucks, tractors, and trailers with over 1,000 professionals supporting operations nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TCI Global Logistics: World-class freight brokerage created from the merger of TCI and Titan Global Logistics brokerage assets in 2021.

Products and services

• Full-Service Leasing Long-term leasing of trucks, tractors, and trailers with comprehensive maintenance services, 24/7 roadside assistance, and technology-enabled fleet management for business customers seeking predictable monthly costs and maximum uptime.
• Dedicated Logistics

Quantifiable outcome

• 201% ROI from AI-enabled mobile technology investments
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.

• Success NationaLeasecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025TCI Transportation acquired Success NationaLease, a Kansas-based leasing company founded in 1960 by Hanan Wedlan. The acquisition added more than 450 trucks and three facilities to TCI's nationwide network, strengthening its presence in Kansas. The deal carries forward a shared legacy of values between the two family-owned companies.
• GreenPower Motor CompanycoreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2024TCI is a repeat customer of GreenPower Motor Company, operating four GreenPower electric vehicles since 2021 without interruption or downtime. TCI placed a follow-on order for 10 EV Star Cab & Chassis vehicles (carrying capacity of 7,000 lbs, range up to 150 miles) for mid and last-mile delivery operations. GP Truck Body provides upfitting services including Stakebed Truck body and ReeferX refrigerated body.
• GP Truck BodysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 December 2024GP Truck Body was contracted by TCI to provide upfitting services for GreenPower EV vehicles, including Stakebed Truck bodies and ReeferX refrigerated bodies for the 10-vehicle follow-on order.
• TeslastrategicTechnology or Integration · 11 July 2024TCI Transportation is a reservation holder for Tesla Electric Semi trucks, having placed an order and deposit for 50 units. TCI participated in a Tesla Semi test drive event for reservation holders as the truck approached production. Tesla Semi represents a key element of TCI's fleet electrification strategy.
• KalmarcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 11 July 2024TCI invested in Kalmar TX Electric Yard Tractors as part of strategic electric vehicle adoption for fleet management, along with development of charging infrastructure at key locations.
• Kalmar OttawacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 18 May 2022TCI is an official Kalmar distributor and the only Kalmar distributor in Arizona. The partnership involves selling and leasing Kalmar's electric and conventional yard tractors (T2, T2 4x2 DOT/EPA, Off Road T2, T2E+ Electric Terminal Tractor). Kalmar is the global leader in terminal tractors, having created the original terminal tractor in 1958.
• Titan Global LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2021TCI and Titan Global Logistics merged their brokerage assets to create TCI Global Logistics, a world-class freight brokerage. Ross Calame, founder of Titan Global Logistics, leads the new operation alongside TCI executives Andrew and Ryan Flynn. The merger combined resources to drive technology, strengthen carrier partnerships, and deepen service offerings to clients worldwide.
• FourKitessupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2021TCI was named to the FourKites Supply Chain Carriers List for Q2 2021, recognizing TCI as a top-performing carrier and 3PL on the FourKites real-time supply chain visibility platform.
• NationaLeasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCI is a member of the NationaLease network, a cooperative of independent truck leasing companies. TCI is NationaLease GreenShop-certified, demonstrating commitment to environmentally safe practices. The network provides shared resources, best practices, and brand credibility for sustainability initiatives.
• SamsaracoreTechnology or IntegrationTCI uses Samsara's telematics platform integrated into its TMS for real-time vehicle performance monitoring, driver behavior tracking, and fuel efficiency analytics. Samsara provides the technology backbone for TCI's technology-driven fleet management approach.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ryder System: Ryder is the largest full-service truck leasing and dedicated logistics provider in North America, also offering supply chain solutions and fleet maintenance. It directly competes with TCI across full-service leasing, dedicated transportation, contract maintenance, and commercial rental.
• Penske Transportation Solutions: Penske operates one of the largest commercial truck leasing, rental, and dedicated logistics fleets in North America. It overlaps almost perfectly with TCI's leasing, dedicated, rental, and maintenance service lines and serves similar enterprise and mid-market customers.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates intermodal, dedicated contract services, integrated capacity solutions (brokerage), and final-mile services. TCI's dedicated logistics, brokerage (TCI Global Logistics), and intermodal/port drayage businesses all overlap with J.B. Hunt's core segments.
• Werner Enterprises: Werner provides dedicated truckload, one-way truckload, and logistics services with significant emphasis on dedicated transportation and refrigerated freight. TCI's dedicated logistics and reefer LTL services are direct competitors to Werner's core offerings.
• Schneider National: Schneider operates a diversified portfolio across truckload, intermodal, dedicated, and logistics. Its dedicated, intermodal, and brokerage segments compete directly with TCI's dedicated logistics, intermodal/port drayage, and TCI Global Logistics brokerage businesses.
• Hub Group: Hub Group is a leading intermodal and logistics services provider with dedicated trucking, brokerage, and final-mile capabilities. TCI's intermodal/port drayage, dedicated logistics, and TCI Global Logistics brokerage operations are directly comparable to Hub Group's service mix.
• Heartland Express: Heartland Express provides irregular route truckload services across the US, including dedicated opportunities through Smith Transportation. TCI's one-way and dedicated trucking operations overlap with Heartland's truckload business, though Heartland does not operate a leasing business.
• Daseke: Daseke is a leading provider of specialized and flatbed trucking, with significant dedicated and logistics operations including auto-haul. TCI's OEM auto parts delivery (via the CDS merger) and dedicated logistics are directly comparable to Daseke's specialized and dedicated segments.
• NFI Industries: NFI is a privately held, family-owned supply chain solutions provider offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, intermodal, and brokerage services. It is one of the closest peers to TCI in terms of private ownership, integrated dedicated/logistics model, and family-led culture.

Broad incumbents

• Knight-Swift Transportation: Knight-Swift is the largest truckload carrier in North America following its Knight and Swift mergers, with diversified truckload, intermodal, and logistics operations. As a much larger, publicly traded broad incumbent, it competes with TCI across multiple service lines including dedicated and brokerage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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