By Ryan and Andrew Flynn, Co-Presidents, TCI Transportation
As we close out 2025, we’re proud of what this year represented for TCI Transportation: real growth, real change, and real momentum—without losing what makes this company special.
TCI has always been built differently. Not because we’ve tried to be flashy, but because we’ve stayed focused on the fundamentals: doing the right thing, taking care of people, and delivering for our customers with consistency and pride. That approach has carried us since 1978—and it’s what shaped one of the most meaningful years in our history.
A Legacy That Still Leads
There are moments in business that feel bigger than the numbers. This year was one of them. For Ryan Flynn, Co-President of TCI, this year carried deeply personal significance.
“My father’s life’s work was building TCI. When Andrew and I look at where we are today, the years we’ve each invested in the company now surpass the number of years he personally put into it. It’s an incredible feeling — both an honor and a privilege — to lead TCI into this next chapter of growth, especially during a year that represented such meaningful progress for the company.”
Ryan’s perspective reflects how TCI has always approached growth. It isn’t about speed for the sake of momentum—it’s about moving forward with purpose. The decisions made in 2025 were thoughtful and deliberate, guided by a responsibility to protect and advance something far greater than any single year or milestone.
“I would love for our father [Gerry Flynn, Founder of TCI] to see this moment, because I know how proud he would be that the vision he started in 1978 continues to evolve and expand. This year wasn’t just a business milestone — it was a continuation of his vision and a reflection of the values he instilled in us. What began as his life’s work has now become ours.”
2025: A Year That Strengthened the Company
2025 challenged the transportation industry as a whole. Freight markets remained tight, costs increased, and expectations stayed high. At TCI, the response wasn’t to pull back—it was to get better.
We expanded our customer base, launched new operations, strengthened our national network, and implemented systems designed to support long-term execution. More importantly, we reinforced how we work together.
“What stood out to me this year wasn’t just the scale of what we accomplished,” said Andrew Flynn. “It was how consistently our teams showed up for one another and for our customers, even in a challenging environment.”
Across the company, values were put into action. Drivers delivering safely at all hours. Technicians keeping equipment ready under pressure. Recruiters and project teams launching new operations on tight timelines. Leaders stepping up, often behind the scenes, to make sure service never slipped.
“This year reminded us that growth doesn’t dilute culture—it tests it,” Andrew added. “And our culture held strong.”
Major Wins We’re Proud Of
Without turning this into a play-by-play, a few moments from 2025 deserve the spotlight:
- Operations expansion at scale: We launched 29 new operations, staffed 360+ new driver roles, and added $61M in new annualized revenue—while maintaining 98–99% on-time service.
- Promote-from-within leadership growth: We elevated leaders through our trainee pipeline and internal promotions, reinforcing that the next generation of TCI leadership is already here.
- Stronger systems and execution muscle: We implemented key systems and tools that improve planning, accountability, and visibility across the company—setting us up to operate smarter, not just bigger.
- Safety momentum with measurable progress: We expanded safety technology, strengthened proactive field safety, and passed major audits with excellence—because protecting people will always come first.
- Sustainability progress with real investment: We expanded EV deployment, supported pilot customers, secured funding for 20+ EV units, and continued developing charging infrastructure to meet customer needs and future demand.
None of this happens without the people behind it—drivers, technicians, dispatchers, recruiters, project teams, safety, IT, finance, sales, and every support role across the country. This year was proof that the way we run this business still matters.
“What makes TCI special isn’t just the business we run — it’s the way we run it,” Ryan said. “And that comes down to our values: being Accountable, Dedicated, Positive, Innovative, and Ethical in everything we do.”
Looking Ahead: 2026 Is About Execution
If 2025 was the year we built and implemented, 2026 is the year we execute and perfect—together.
In 2026, we’re focused on strengthening what we’ve built: expanding our network strategically, continuing to invest in safety and technology, deploying more green trucks where it fits customers’ needs, developing leaders from within, and staying relentless about service.
Andrew put it simply: “Looking ahead to 2026, our responsibility is the same as it’s always been—to honor where this company started while making thoughtful decisions that strengthen it for the future. When we stay grounded in our values and focused on our people and customers, everything else follows.”
As we wrap up 2025, we want to say thank you to our team. Your work, your pride, and your professionalism made this year possible—and your commitment is what will make 2026 our best year yet.
