The History of Transport Distribution Company

 

TDC's main office on East 7th Street in Joplin, Missouri



Transport Distribution Company is a family owned and operated company, serving many large nationwide corporations, along with smaller local industries in the central portion of the United States.

The company originated in Kansas City, Kansas in 1984 with five employees to serve Monkem Co. (MCI) as its local cartage. Later we provided storage and delivery service for shipping containers, drayage service for pig trailers in Kansas City and surrounding cities and limited over-the-road truckload service. Employment grew to 55 people operating 40 city and road tractors with a variety of trailers.
In August of 1988, TDC opened a Joplin terminal located on east 20th Street, hauling roofing products, building materials and steel in the surrounding states via flatbed. This operation doubled in the next six to eight months, encouraging TDC to purchase 20 acres on east 7th Street, 2 ½ miles east of Rangeline. TDC’s new office, shop and parking area were completed and occupied in early March of 1990.

 


At the end of 1989, TDC discontinued most of its Kansas City local drayage and containers operations, reducing employment there and moving administrative, dispatch and maintenance operations to Joplin.
Since early 1990, TDC has expanded into dry van operations along with its flatbed operation. The fleet has increased to over 190 power units and over 400 trailers. We now have 60 office and shop employees to help keep the drivers on the road. TDC continues to grow with offices in E. St. Louis, Illinois; Kansas City, Kansas; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma along with its home terminal in Joplin, Missouri.
Although TDC has authority to operate in all 48 states, its chosen “Market-Niche” is in all or parts of a dozen central states. Eighty-five percent of our loads originate and terminate within this area, which allows us to provide substantial service to area shippers. Another reason for keeping our equipment in this area is to get our drivers home frequently. Considerable effort is made to get ALL drivers home EACH weekend.

TDC provides first morning delivery service to all regular shipping areas, and in most cases, same day service, fitting today’s just-in-time inventory requirements. TDC is up-to-date technologically, utilizing Qualcomm Satellite Communications, and the best in information technology as well as EDI capabilities. Our “Best-In-The-Business” traffic personnel and professional drivers produce that extra-personalized service tailored to each customer’s needs. High quality service is utmost on TDC’s agenda, along with a demand for safe, courteous driving and work practices.

Transport Distribution Company is proud of its staff and drivers, their many years of experience is invaluable. Joplin is a great place to live and to be involved in the transportation industry. We are grateful to our customers for allowing Transport Distribution Company to be part of their customer service programs. TDC plans to grow with the need and continually improve their services.


 




P.O. Box 306 • Joplin, Missouri 64802 • 800.866.7709 • Fax: 1.417.624.9767
Customer Line: (417) 624-3814

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