We are the nation’s most experienced, reliable, and respected partner in the transportation business.
Supporting both our drivers and customers, our culture is focused on safety, efficiency and productivity, which is exemplified by our perfect DOT audit record and a client satisfaction rating four times greater than industry average.
Celebrating 50 years of milestones
Centerline Was Founded
Centerline was founded in Santa Ana, CA, originally as TLC, becoming one of the first companies dedicated to connecting fleets with qualified commercial drivers. What began as a small commitment to excellence laid the foundation for five decades of industry leadership.
Expansion
As demand for skilled drivers grew, TLC expanded beyond California. New branches opened across multiple states, establishing a strong nationwide presence.
Acquisition
TrueBlue acquired TLC Services Group, bringing its specialized driver staffing expertise into the TrueBlue family and creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Rebrand
TLC officially became Centerline Drivers, uniting under the TrueBlue brand. The rebrand reinforced our focus on safety, compliance, and service while strengthening our position in the industry.
Leadership Recognition
President Jill Quinn was named to the SIA Global Power 100 Women in Staffing list. This recognition highlights her leadership and lasting impact on the transportation and staffing industries.
Women in Trucking
Centerline earned recognition as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation for the first time. This is an honor we have proudly received every year since.
Industry Leadership
President Jill Quinn was elected to the NPTC Institute Board of Governors. Her appointment expanded Centerline’s influence on national fleet safety and driver education initiatives.
Workplace Excellence
Centerline earned its first Top Workplace Award and launched the Driver Safety Recognition Program. The program celebrates exceptional drivers who put safety first every day.
More milestones from 2021
Launch of Respect the Drive™
Centerline introduced Respect the Drive™, a driver recognition program created to celebrate the heart of our business: our drivers. Throughout the month, drivers were honored with spotlights, exclusive gear, contests, and rewards. The celebration concluded with year-end recognition and the prestigious Driver of the Year awards.
Scholarship Launch
Centerline introduced the Drive It Forward Scholarship in honor of Sheila Castaneda. The scholarship supports women pursuing careers in commercial driving and helps shape the next generation of industry leaders.
More milestones from 2022
Awards and Recognition
Centerline Drivers received a Silver MUSE Creative Award for Respect the Drive™, highlighting the program’s behind-the-scenes look at why truck driving is essential and why drivers deserve to be celebrated. That same year, the division’s commitment to service excellence was recognized with the ClearlyRated 2022 Best of Staffing Award.
Veteran Support
Centerline launched the Veterans Apprenticeship Program in partnership with FASTPORT. The program helps military veterans transition into rewarding civilian driving careers.
More milestones from 2023
Anti-Trafficking Partnership
Centerline partnered with Truckers Against Trafficking to raise awareness and provide critical training. This initiative equips drivers with tools to help combat human trafficking nationwide.
Tech and Awards
Centerline released the Centerline Mobile App, giving drivers streamlined access to job opportunities and company updates. That same year, we earned our fourth Best of Staffing Award, underscoring our commitment to service excellence.
More milestones from 2024
Customer Awards
Centerline introduced the Customer Awards Program to honor companies excelling in safety, driver culture, and inclusivity. The program spotlights partners who share our passion for supporting drivers.
50th Anniversary
Centerline celebrates 50 years of connection, growth, and industry leadership with a milestone Respect the Drive Month.
Our Core Values
Every day our teams embody our four core Centerline Values.
Professional
We are accurate, thoughtful and prepared for each communication with a customer, driver or colleague. We are experts in our fields and in the industry; we work to master our business, and share what we know. We convey competence.
Courteous
We are friendly and polite. We are considerate of others, especially our customers and drivers. We listen actively and observe our environment.
Resourceful
We find creative ways to get things done and turn challenges into advantages. We hold ourselves accountable for producing results and delivering on promises made to our customers, our drivers and our colleagues.
Responsive
We are attentive to details, as well as flexible and open to suggestions. We identify and fulfill customer and driver needs, meeting or exceeding their expectations. We perform at our best even under pressure.
Partnerships and Recognition
We are proud partners of many prestigious organizations across the transportation industry.
The Trueblue Family
Centerline is a part of TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE: TBI), the global workforce solutions leader connecting clients with over 840,000 precisely matched associates every year across 70 countries. Through our recruitment outsourcing, on-site management, and on-demand talent-delivery services, we are industry-leading innovators for the changing world of work.
Client Satisfaction vs The National Average
Here For You
As an extension of your transportation department, Centerline takes the hard work out of placing and hiring expertly matched truck drivers. We’re here to help get you on the road to success.
