Quality Distribution, Inc.

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.qualitydistribution.com
Employees: 1,228
Employee growth: 13.8%

As far as bulk carriers go, Quality Distribution is the bulkiest: It's the largest tank truck operator in North America. Its main subsidiary, Quality Carriers, transports bulk chemical products in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Overall, the company's fleet consists of about 3,900 tractors and 7,500 trailers. Dow Chemical accounts for about 8% of Quality Distribution's sales; other major customers include DuPont, Procter & Gamble, and PPG Industries. Quality Distribution also provides dry bulk hauling, transloading, tank cleaning, intermodal transport, and logistics services. Affiliates of investment firm Apollo Advisors own about 55% of the company.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2007:
Sales: $751.6M
One year growth: 2.9%
Net income: ($7.6)M

Officers:
Chairman: Gerald L. (Jerry) Detter
President and CEO: Gary R. Enzor
EVP Sales: Virgil T. (Bo) Leslie

Competitors:
Groendyke Transport
Superior Carriers
Trimac