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TCW began as a small, family-owned warehouse business in 1948, delivering tobacco products in the greater Nashville area. Today, what was our small humble start is now ranked among the largest intermodal operations in the country.
Purchased property at 22 Stanley St, Nashville, TN, considerably expanding warehouse capacity
Began Piggyback Service with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, which is now TCW’s Intermodal Drayage service
First expansion beyond Nashville to the Memphis, TN and Birmingham, AL markets
Opened Operation Centers in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA to provide direct port services
Expanded to the Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC markets, leading to later expansions in Columbia, SC, Jackson, MS, Spartanburg, SC and Dalton, GA
Began service at the gulf ports of New Orleans, LA and Mobile, AL
Became an Employee-Owned Company, providing the path for TCW’s sustainability and security for generations beyond the leadership of the George family.
TCW began as a small, family-owned warehouse business in 1948, delivering tobacco products in the greater Nashville area. Today, what was our small humble start is now ranked among the largest intermodal operations in the country. In fact, TCW has grown into a diversified transportation enterprise providing a full suite of logistics services. Services include intermodal drayage,truckload, full-service logistics solutions, dedicated fleet services, transloading & warehousing, and yard management services
Three generations of the George family have solidified the legacy and commitment of TCW in the transportation and logistics industry. Original founder, Howard George, was followed by his son, Phil George, and most recently, his grandson, Scott George; each pioneering and expanding the foundation, footprint and sustainability of TCW as a business enterprise with the same level of dependability, stability and integrity that began in 1948.
On January 1, 2022, in a move unusual for the transportation and logistics industry, Scott George transferred ownership of TCW, Inc. to its employees, believing so strongly that the long-term future and legacy of his family was best protected and fulfilled through the very employees who invest of themselves each and every day in the company’s success. Learn more about TCW as an Employee Owned Company.
As we look at where we’ve been and where we’re heading, we embrace technology and the pivotal role it plays
in our day-to-day operations. The regulatory environment is ever-changing and we change with it.
What remains the same, however, is TCW’s unwavering commitment to:
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"I have been with TCW for 5 years. I enjoy
working here. This is not just a company, but a family. As a whole, we strive for excellence in our industry, from the innovative
quality of our equipment to the training of our employees. We are always looking at the next steps to be a safer fleet than we
already are. I also work with a great group of operations personnel. They care about me as an individual and not just
another driver number. They are always willing to help and work with me on any issues that
I may have."
- Dee Dee Murrell,
Professional Driver
“TCW has been a strong partner of ours for 7 years. The drayage service they offer is extremely
reliable, as they provide us with excellent support and timely communication. We highly
recommend TCW as a service provider.”
- Transportation Sourcing
Manager
"I came up through the Management
Development Program at TCW. They have invested time and resources to aid in my development as both a person and
a manager. The most important aspect of TCW is the family culture. There is a bond created as we work to be
the best transportation provider in the Southeast."
- Garrett Arnsdorff,
Manager
"Being an employee-owned company, I have a
stake in the success of a company I own part of. The better the company does the better it is for me. It gives me a sense of
pride to work for a company that I own part of, and a determination to keep TCW the best in the industry. The payout at
retirement will allow me and my wife to enjoy our retirement without the worries of enough money. TCW is a great company
to work for and an even greater company to retire from."
- Scott Belvin,
Professional Driver
“On behalf of everyone at Avgol America, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and
thank everyone at TCW for being great and providing exceptional service. TCW has proven
their commitment to providing a great service and being a dependable drayage provider. They
strive to be the best and deliver on what they promise. TCW has been our drayage provider for
many years and we look forward to working with them for many years to come.”
- North American
Logistics Supervisor
"After working with TCW for over 4 years,
I have learned to adapt to new challenges presented everyday. It has allowed me to establish relationships with clients, and
continue to have them grow with us as a company. I am thankful for the committed leaders above me as well as the
professional drivers I get to work with on a daily basis."
- Nick Mount,
Operations
