Transports Tlm 18

What Transports Tlm 18 does

Transports TLM 18 is a family-owned French road transport, logistics, and industrial handling company headquartered in Vierzon (Cher, Centre-Val de Loire) and operating under the legal name TRANSPORTS T.L.M. Founded in 1989 originally for national shoe distribution, the company has since 1996 diversified into general road freight, specialized transport, warehousing, and lifting/handling, serving B2B customers across France and five European countries (Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain). It is led by second-generation family management (since 2001) and operates with 60+ employees distributed across transport, logistics, lifting, and wash station operations.

The company's service portfolio spans five revenue streams: (i) road freight transport (national and international palletized and general merchandise, including flatbed, embedded forklift, and bulk moving-floor variants) priced on a per-shipment basis; (ii) logistics and warehousing on a 10,000 m² secured platform in Vierzon with overhead crane bridges, racking, CCTV, and a Warehouse Management System for real-time inventory tracking; (iii) lifting and industrial handling using 85 T/M and 110 T/M crane arms, 2.5–7 tonne forklifts, and qualified riggers, coordinated with an industrial maintenance partner for machine tool transfer; (iv) a truck and commercial vehicle wash station with a 20-minute high-pressure cycle; and (v) vehicle rental with driver. The fleet is positioned as environmentally differentiated, combining 100% electric trucks, natural gas vehicles, and Euro 6-compliant trucks, with eco-driving practices documented.

Transports TLM distributes through a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise sales via dedicated technico-commerciaux who conduct site visits for complex lifting and industrial projects, combined with channel partnerships through Tred Union (specialized freight, since 2014) and Pall-Ex (palletized freight, since 2019) that provide national and European coverage and inbound referrals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; SMB and consumer clients access the wash station on a pay-per-wash basis. The company cites 82 verified Google reviews with an Excellent rating, ISO 26000 guidance, Objectif CO2 label (2023), Le Coq Vert membership (2024), Cap'Handéo label (2025), and the Ambassadeur de l'emploi du transport et de la logistique designation (2022) as evidence of operational reliability and ESG positioning.

Name

Transports Tlm 18

Legal name

TRANSPORTS T.L.M

Website

https://tlm18.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Transports TLM 18 is a family-owned French road freight, logistics, and industrial handling company headquartered in Vierzon, serving B2B and e-commerce clients across France and five European countries via a 60+ employee fleet, a 10,000 m² warehouse, and lifting equipment up to 110 T/M.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight Transport and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB), Expedited Truckload (Team Drivers/Time-Definite TL) (TLADANAD), Dry Bulk (Hopper/Pneumatic) TL Carriers (TLADADAE)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Contract logistics
• Warehousing services
• Industrial lifting
• Palletized distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Vierzon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Road Freight Transport (National and International): Revenue from transporting palletized and general merchandise across France and Europe via owned fleet and network partnerships (Tred Union, Pall-Ex). Covers regional, national, and international delivery in full or partial loads. Also includes specialized transport (flatbed/porte-char, articulated forklift, bulk with moving floor) and affrètement (chartering from partner carriers).
2. Logistics and Warehousing Services: Revenue from storage, order preparation (BtoB, retail, BtoC, e-commerce), container unloading, repackaging, and supply chain management on a 10,000 m² secured platform near Vierzon. Services are priced per unit, per pallet, or as all-in managed logistics packages.
3. Lifting, Crane, and Industrial Handling: Revenue from specialized lifting and handling services using crane arms (85–110 T/M capacity), forklifts, and rolling equipment for machine tools, industrial equipment, and factory relocations. Includes coordination of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disconnection/reconnection via an industrial maintenance partner.
4. Truck and Commercial Vehicle Wash Station: Revenue from a dedicated wash station for heavy goods vehicles and light commercial vehicles, offering a 20-minute wash cycle using high-pressure pre-wash and roller track. Pricing is per vehicle wash.
5. Vehicle Rental with Driver: Short- and long-distance transport services where TLM provides both vehicle and driver, offering clients flexibility for one-off or recurring delivery needs without fleet ownership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Transports TLM is a road freight and logistics operator providing palletized goods transport (regional, national, and international), contract logistics and warehousing on a 10,000 m² secured platform with WMS-enabled real-time stock tracking, specialized transport (flatbed, embedded forklift, moving-floor bulk), industrial lifting/handling and machine-tool transfer, freight chartering (affrètement), and a commercial truck wash station. It serves industrial, e-commerce, and general merchandise clients primarily in France and across Europe through its owned fleet and the Tred Union and Pall-Ex networks.

Product overview

Transports TLM is a family-owned logistics and transportation company founded in 1989, offering a comprehensive suite of services built around its core pillars: transport (national/international, palletized goods, exceptional cargo), logistics and storage (10,000m² warehouse with WMS), lifting and handling, vehicle washing, and chartering. The company operates through strategic network partnerships with Pall-Ex (pallet network) and Tred Union (specialized transport) while maintaining an eco-friendly fleet including electric and natural gas vehicles. Services are delivered through specialized equipment including flatbed trucks, embedded forklifts, moving floor trailers, and lifting arms up to 110 T/M capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistics and Warehousing 10,000 m² secured storage platform in Vierzon offering real-time stock tracking via an integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS), order preparation (B2B, retail, B2C, e-commerce), container unpacking, repackaging, and integrated e-commerce fulfillment with delivery tracking connected to client websites. Includes specialized long/heavy/bulky goods handling with overhead crane bridges and racking systems, and a dedicated industrial logistics offering covering inventory, raw material transport, production logistics, and finished goods distribution.
• Palletized and General Goods Road Transport Regional, national, and international road transport of palletized and general merchandise in full or partial loads, leveraging the Pall-Ex network for 1–5 pallet shipments and the Tred Union network for refrigerated, long-length, and oversized freight. Includes vehicle rental with driver for short- and long-distance one-off or recurring deliveries.
• Specialized Transport (Flatbed, Embedded Forklift, Bulk) Specialized transport for out-of-gauge and sensitive cargo, including flatbed/porte-char with a 0.90 m low floor and integrated lifting arm for difficult-access deliveries, embedded forklift transport (2.5 tonne capacity) for sites without handling equipment, and bulk transport with moving-floor semi-trailers for large volumes.
• Freight Chartering (Affrètement)

Quantifiable outcome

• 82 Google reviews with an Excellent rating and 4.9/5 average score, demonstrating consistent customer satisfaction.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pall-Ex (Pallex)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Transports TLM joined the Pall-Ex (Pallex) network in 2019, gaining access to a European palletized freight exchange for 1–5 pallet shipments across France and Europe. The partnership enables groupage, reduces empty runs, and extends TLM's geographic coverage while generating inbound freight referrals from the network.
• ACTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In 2017, Transports TLM completed the acquisition of ACT (reprise), significantly expanding its operational capacity and territorial presence. This strategic acquisition consolidated TLM's position as a major player in transport and logistics in the Cher and Centre-Val de Loire region.
• Tred UnioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014TLM became a member of the Tred Union groupement in 2014, accessing a network of specialized carriers for non-standard freight including refrigerated transport, long lengths, oversized cargo, and parcel/pallet services. The affiliation enhances competitiveness and enables co-marketing with other network members.
• Industrial Maintenance Company (unnamed)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTLM collaborates with an industrial maintenance company to offer synchronized mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disconnection and reconnection services — including leveling/geometry and floor fixations — as part of machine tool transfer projects. This partnership enables turnkey factory relocations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: European land transport, contract logistics, and freight forwarding incumbent. Comparable to TLM on integrated transport-logistics services, particularly relevant in German/Austrian/Swiss lanes that TLM reaches via Tred Union and Pall-Ex.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader with substantial European road-freight and warehousing footprint. Comparable to TLM's international coverage ambitions and warehousing offering but at vastly larger scale.
• GEODIS: Largest French transport and logistics operator with nationwide and global coverage. Overlaps TLM's full service range (road freight, warehousing, specialized transport) but at far greater scale; sets the competitive ceiling for mid-market carriers like TLM.
• XPO: Major European TL and contract logistics provider (post-RXO spin-off focused on LTL/TL). Comparable to TLM on core road-freight and warehousing but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• DACHSER: European road freight and contract logistics incumbent with strong pallet-network and warehousing capabilities. Comparable to TLM in product mix (general freight, groupage, contract logistics) but operates at European scale with its own network.

Direct peers

• Groupe Mousset: French family-owned transport and logistics group with general freight, specialized, and livestock transport operations. Comparable to TLM as a mid-market French family-owned TL operator with national reach and specialized vehicle capabilities.
• RXO: Pure-play freight brokerage spun out of XPO, operating across North America and Europe. Comparable to TLM's affrètement/chartering and network-brokered freight activity, with a tech-enabled brokerage model.
• Jacky Perrenot: French family-owned TL carrier with comparable scale, regional footprint, and general-freight plus specialized transport services. Competes head-to-head with TLM for French palletized, exceptional, and regional freight work.
• Heppner: French family-origin TL freight forwarder and logistics provider with multi-region presence across France and Europe. Directly comparable to TLM as a mid-market French transport/logistics operator offering multimodal services, warehousing, and international groupage via network partnerships.

Regional players

• STEF: French specialized cold-chain and temperature-controlled transport and logistics provider. Comparable to TLM on refrigerated transport (offered via Tred Union) and warehousing, but with a focused cold-chain specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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