Traffic Control Services

What Traffic Control Services does

Traffic Control Services (T.C.S.) is a family-owned traffic management and flagging services company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a secondary training and operations location in Tukwila. Founded in 1998, the company delivers work-zone safety services to construction, utility, paving, government, emergency response, and events clients across 100+ cities in Western Washington. Core offerings include flagging personnel, certified Traffic Control Supervisors, custom Traffic Control Plan (TCP) design, equipment rental with setup/maintenance/takedown, road closures and detours, and freeway rolling slowdowns using TMA operators. The company also runs a Flagger Certification Training course at its Tukwila office. Its underlying technology is procedural rather than digital, built around Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) compliance, PPE standards exceeding state requirements, regular mandatory safety meetings, and weekly site safety checks conducted by trained supervisors.

The business model is professional services and equipment rental billed primarily on an hourly, pay-as-you-go basis. Flagger positions pay $20-50/hour with set-up crew roles starting at $23/hour, while TCP design and equipment packages are priced per engagement. Go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven: customers initiate service via phone dispatch (800-766-5272 / 425-658-3655), with most new business sourced from word-of-mouth and the company maintaining a deliberately low marketing budget. The company is bootstrapped with no external funding, led by Chris Lee (President/CEO), and operates with a small core management team (Dispatch, Payroll, Billing, Site Safety). It holds memberships in industry networks including ABC of Western Washington, The Blue Book, The Guide, ASPE Chapter 45, and the Evergreen Safety Council.

Name

Traffic Control Services

Legal name

Traffic Control Services

Website

https://trafficcontrolservices.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Traffic Control Services is a Bellevue, Washington-based, family-owned traffic control and flagging services provider delivering MUTCD-compliant flagging, traffic control plans, equipment rental, and freeway rolling slowdowns to construction, utility, and government clients across 100+ Western Washington cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traffic Control and Flagging Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Control & Work Zone Management (Flagging, Lane Closures) (BPABAKAE)

Keywords

• Traffic control services
• Flagging services
• Work zone safety
• Traffic control plans
• Highway rolling slowdowns

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flagging Services: Hourly-based flagging services providing traffic control personnel for construction and work zones. Flagger rates start at $20/hour, set up crew at $23/hour, with potential for prevailing wage work.
2. Traffic Control Plans (TCP): Custom traffic control plan design services created by professional designers with thousands of plans completed and years of combined experience.
3. Equipment Rental: Equipment provision including signs, cones, barricades, and candlesticks with setup, maintenance, and takedown services included. Partners with local vendors for items not in stock.
4. Traffic Control Supervision: Certified Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) personnel for organizing and setting up complicated work zones, road closures, and rolling slowdowns.
5. Rolling Slowdowns: Freeway traffic control services including TMA (Truck Attenuator) operators, experienced supervisors, and traffic controllers for highway work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Traffic Control Services provides professional traffic control and flagging personnel, custom traffic control plan (TCP) design, equipment rental with setup, maintenance, and takedown, freeway rolling slowdowns, and road closures and detours for construction, utility, infrastructure, event, and government clients across Western Washington. Services are delivered by MUTCD-trained flaggers, certified Traffic Control Supervisors, and TMA operators, with 24/7 availability for day or night operations.

Product overview

Traffic Control Services (T.C.S.) is a family-owned traffic control and flagging service company operating in Western Washington for over 25 years. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services centered on traffic control and work-zone safety. Core offerings include Flagging Services, Traffic Control Supervisors, Traffic Control Plans (TCP) design, Set-Up/Maintenance/Take Down, Equipment Rental, and Rolling Slowdowns. These services are provided as an integrated package where T.C.S. handles personnel, equipment, planning, and execution—allowing clients to focus on their primary work. The company also offers Flagger Certification Training for those needing Washington State certification. Services are delivered across 100+ cities throughout Washington State to construction, utility, and infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flagging Services Professional flagging services with trained flaggers and supervisors delivering MUTCD-compliant work-zone traffic control for construction, utility, and infrastructure projects across Western Washington.
• Traffic Control Supervisors Certified Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) personnel who organize and manage traffic control at jobsites of all sizes, with established experience working with local municipalities and inspectors.
• Traffic Control Plans (TCP) Custom traffic control plan design by professional designers with thousands of plans completed, including unlimited revisions through to project completion.
• Equipment Rental Rental of traffic control equipment including signs, cones, barricades, and candlesticks, with partner-vendor support for items not in stock to provide a one-stop traffic control solution.
• Set-Up / Maintenance / Take Down Traffic control device setup, ongoing maintenance, and takedown services performed by trained set personnel following TCP guidelines with training that exceeds current Washington State requirements.
• Rolling Slowdowns Freeway traffic control including TMA (Truck Attenuator) operators, experienced supervisors, and traffic controllers for highway work on routes such as I-5, I-90, I-405, I-522, I-520, I-167, SR-512, and SR-410.
• Closures and Detours Road closure and detour management delivered as part of T.C.S.'s comprehensive traffic control service for construction, utility, event, and government projects.
• Delivery and Pick Up Equipment delivery and pickup services for traffic control materials, supporting client job sites across Western Washington.
• Flagger Certification Training Washington State-required Flagger Certification Course offered at the Tukwila office for new hires and outside candidates needing state certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services for over 20 years with growing market presence
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ABC of Western WashingtonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud member and sponsor of local organizations within the industry and community. ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) membership provides industry networking and resources.
• The Blue BookminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of The Blue Book network, a construction industry resource for finding qualified contractors and tradespeople.
• The GuideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated with The Guide, a construction and commercial industry directory and referral network.
• ASPE Chapter 45minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of American Society of Professional Estimators Chapter 45, connecting with estimating and project management professionals.
• Evergreen Safety CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Evergreen Safety Council, supporting workplace safety training and resources for Washington State employers.
• Local Vendors in Western WashingtoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with local vendors in Western Washington to provide an integrative solution to a one-stop traffic control shop. Vendors supply items not in stock to fulfill comprehensive equipment needs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Highway Technologies: National provider of traffic control, highway safety services, and pavement marking equipment rental. Offers a broader product portfolio than TCS (including rental fleet and pavement marking) but overlaps materially on work-zone flagging and equipment rentals.
• AWP Safety: North America's largest traffic control and safety services provider (formerly Area Wide Protective), offering flagging, traffic control plans, equipment rental, and work-zone management across the U.S. and Canada. Broad incumbent that competes with regional players like TCS on larger infrastructure and freeway projects.

Direct peers

• Acme Barricades: Traffic control and barricade rental company offering flagging, traffic control plans, equipment rental, and installation services across multiple U.S. regions. Directly comparable in the equipment-and-labor bundled delivery model that TCS also operates.
• Road-Tech Safety Services: U.S. provider of work-zone traffic control, flagging, equipment rental, and traffic safety services to road construction and utility customers. Comparable service mix (flagging, equipment, plans, setup/takedown) and similar target segments to TCS.
• Flagger Force: One of the largest U.S. traffic control and flagging service companies, providing flaggers, equipment, and work-zone safety services to construction, utility, and infrastructure customers. Directly comparable in service offering, though operating at a much larger geographic and employee scale than TCS.
• Safety Services Company: Traffic control and work-zone safety services firm providing flagging, lane closures, and equipment to road construction and utility clients. Directly comparable in service mix and customer segments to TCS.

Regional players

• Statewide Traffic Control: Regional Pacific Northwest traffic control and flagging services provider serving construction and utility customers with similar flagging and equipment offerings to TCS. Closest direct regional competitor in the Washington/Oregon market.
• AABTECH Traffic Control: West Coast-based traffic control services company providing flagging, traffic control plans, and equipment for construction, utility, and event customers. Comparable service portfolio with regional West Coast focus overlapping TCS's geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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