Employee-owned flatbed carrier modernizing legacy ops with cloud data infrastructure
TMC Transportation operates a fleet-scale logistics business built on a legacy .NET stack (SQL Server, Entity Framework, ASP.NET) now undergoing cloud migration. Active greenfield data platform development, dbt + Snowflake adoption, and SageMaker integration signal a shift toward data-driven operations — directly addressing stated pain points around capacity, revenue optimization, and service delays. Hiring velocity is accelerating across ops and sales, but engineering headcount (3 roles) remains a constraint relative to modernization scope.
TMC Transportation is the largest employee-owned flatbed trucking carrier in the United States, operating thousands of tractor-trailers across coast-to-coast routes. The company hauls specialized freight including building materials, steel, and machinery, with a focus on on-time, claim-free delivery. A parallel logistics division (TMC Logistics) provides third-party freight and fleet management services. The organization spans 1,001–5,000 employees headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with operations across the United States. Core challenges include driver retention, capacity constraints, and maximizing revenue per load — all operationally sensitive problems now addressable through modernized data infrastructure and AI/ML tooling.
Core systems run on .NET (C#, ASP.NET, Entity Framework) with SQL Server for transactional data. Cloud infrastructure includes AWS (SNS, SQS, Lambda) and Azure DevOps. Analytics: Snowflake + dbt + Airbyte. Frontend: Angular + PrimeNG. Recent additions: SageMaker and Python for ML.
Greenfield data platform development, AI/ML integration, routing guide optimization, region ownership expansion, legacy application modernization, and college recruiting. Active pain points: capacity shortages, driver retention, revenue maximization, and service-level performance.
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