Over 45 Years and Counting
Since 1978, TCI Transportation has been dedicated to serving our clients in the only way we know how – with integrity, passion, and ingenuity. We’ve spent the past 4 decades expanding our locations from coast to coast and have been aggressively adding new services for our clients to help them grow their businesses as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our story has a long history, and yet we have only just begun.
TCI Transportation: A Family Legacy of Growth, Innovation, and Commitment
In 1978, Gerry Flynn, a middle child of five from Boston, founded the company in a small, modest office in California. With just three trucks, a passion for commerce, and a commitment to saving every dollar, Gerry laid the foundation for what would become a significant player in the transportation industry.
Company Founding
Transportation Commodities, Inc. (TCI) is founded by Gerry Flynn as a full-service equipment leasing and rental company in Commerce, California. The business started the year with 3 Yard Goats and ended with 29 trucks in total.
Off and Running
TCI signs its first major lease account, Hasa, a leading producer and distributor of high-quality water treatments and vessels. And we’re still working with them today.
Dedicated Services
TCI expands its business services by offering dedicated transport, and signs outsourcing accounts with clients including Chevron, Castaic Brick Company, and C&H Crockett.
Moving On Up (to Downtown)
Corporate offices expand and move to Vernon, California, south of Downtown Los Angeles.
Now Offering Used Trucks
TCI launches a used truck sales business. Offering a wide variety of well-maintained vehicles, TCI Truck Sales quickly grows into an important part of our business.
Welcome to Commerce
TCI builds out its newest location in Commerce, California, centrally located within the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. Shortly thereafter, Fresh Start and Robinsons May join us as new Dedicated accounts.
Expansion to Fontana
TCI continues its Southern California expansion into Fontana, across the street from the Fontana speedway. Built from the ground up, it has a shop with 8 drive-through bays, a cross-dock, and multiple wash bays.
Phoenix Rises
To better serve our Arizona clients, our full-service Phoenix location is built. More recently, TCI has become Arizona’s only authorized Kalmar Ottawa Dealer.
Las Vegas
TCI opens its first Nevada location in North Las Vegas, planting our roots in the largest city in the Mojave Desert.
Lone Star Locations
Expanding into the Texas market, TCI opens three new locations, including San Antonio, Midland, and Houston.
Henderson
Expanding our capabilities in Nevada, TCI establishes a second location in Henderson, about 16 miles southeast of downtown Las Vegas.
Northwest Territory
TCI opens its Tacoma location in Puyallup, Washington, dedicated to servicing a wide variety of Northwestern companies.
Going Green
TCI’s efforts to promote more sustainable practices lead to the creation and implementation of our environmental division. TCI Environmental become a central focus of the company’s future growth strategy.
CDS Merger
TCI Dedicated Transportation Companies (TCI) and Command Delivery Systems, Inc. (CDS) merged to unite their transportation businesses.
