Total Distribution, Inc. Honored with a 2023 Cascade Capital Corporation Business Growth Award
CANTON, OH — October 20, 2023
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI) has been honored with 2023 Cascade Capital Corporation’s Business Growth Award. The Business Growth Awards Program, presented by Cascade Capital Corporation, recognized TDI and the other honorees that have achieved superior growth in sales and/or employment over the past five years at the Business Growth Awards on October 4, 2023 at John S. Knight Center.
To earn this award, TDI’s sales increased by 100% or at least $5 million over the past five years, and its full-time employee base increased by 50% or 25 actual employees over the past five years as well. These successful factors positively demonstrate the vitality of our local & regional economy. Throughout the years, the Sibila family – who started the company in 1914 – has been active in many community services. They have had continuous representation and leadership roles on local development agencies for decades.
“We’re honored to receive the 2023 Cascade Capital Corporation’s Business Growth Award, recognizing our outstanding growth in sales and employment,” said Doug Sibila, President, and CEO of TDI. “This award reflects our dedication to the local economy and communities as well as our ongoing commitment to responsible care.”
Total Distribution, Inc. an ISO 9001:2015 certified 3rd party logistics and warehouse provider and a member of IWLA, OTA, ATA, and WERC. Furthermore, TDI is one of only three warehouse companies that have earned the ACC Responsible Care Management Certification and the NACD Responsible Distribution Affiliation. The company’s recent recertification demonstrates its continued belief and support in Responsible Care as it continues to incorporate it into its policies and procedures in the workplace.
Total Distribution, Inc.’s Sherrie Tapia and Melissa Granados Garcia Honored with Women in Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine
Canton, OH — October 5, 2023
Two Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI) team members, Sherrie Tapia in Jacksonville, FL and Melissa Granados Garcia in Fremont, OH have been honored with Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s Women in Supply Chain Award. This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
“In support of all of us at TDI, I am very pleased to congratulate Sherrie and Melissa on winning the Women in Supply Chain Award as it is a true testament to their hard work and dedication,” said Doug Sibila, President and CEO of Total Distribution Inc. “These women are well deserving of this award and set excellent examples for women in the supply chain industry.”
Over the past year, these women helped TDI drive sustainability efforts forward, established great partnerships, advocated for their teams’ and employees’ safety, and sought out creative ways to solve problems. These women continued to pave the way for other female leaders to become part of an essential industry that matters.
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Warehousing Unboxed
by International Warehouse Logistics Association
This broadcast will take listeners on an immersive journey into the dynamic and ever-evolving world of warehousing, providing industry professionals and curious individuals knowledge and practical insights into the 3PL (third-party logistics) warehousing industry.
In this episode, we unbox the critical world of government affairs in the 3PL warehousing industry. From local legislation to federal regulations, the landscape is ever-changing, and IWLA members are at the forefront.
IWLA Government Affairs Coordinator Bruce Linderman also sits down with two industry experts and key advocates to discuss navigating the intersection of government policies and warehousing. Explore the ever-changing policies affecting warehousing and gain insights from these leaders as they discuss why government affairs is a crucial component to any business.
Total Distribution, Inc. Honored as First Place Fleet Safety Award Winner by Florida Trucking Association
CANTON, OH — July 2023
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a Peoples Services, Inc. company, has been honored as the First Place Fleet Safety Award winner as voted on by Florida Trucking Association’s Safety Management Council. This award is in the Truckload Shipping (TL) Division – Under 1 million Miles.
“I was very pleased and proud to learn that the TDI was honored with the Fleet Safety Award,” said James McMaster, TDI Jacksonville director of transportation. “Of all of the awards a trucking company can win, a safety award speaks volumes to the commitment of a company and its associates to our industry and the community at large.”
The Florida Trucking Association will be recognized at the Fleet Safety Awards on July 26-29, 2023, at its Annual Conference in Palm Beach Florida. Learn more at www.floridatrucking.org/annualconference.
Total Distribution, Inc. Acquired Assets of Presidential Express Trucking, Inc. and Presidential Express Warehousing & Distribution, Inc.
CANTON, OH — June 2023
Company expands access and services into New York and New Jersey
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI), headquartered in Canton, Ohio has acquired the assets of Presidential Express Trucking, Inc., and Presidential Express Warehousing & Distribution, Inc., based in Bayonne, New Jersey. The acquisition continues the strategy of further diversifying and expanding the services offered by PSI and its affiliates. Presidential Express’s reputation and history were critical components and rationale for the acquisition.
Doug Sibila, Chief Executive Officer of PSI said, “Adding New York and New Jersey port access and related services to our existing network will improve the service levels and flexibility to PSI and Presidential Express’s current customers.”
John Brennan, founder of the Presidential Express companies stated, “As founder of Presidential Express companies, my goal was simple – to build a company based on a high level of professional services. Good fortune and great customers, some for decades, have guided us to reach our accomplishments. That is where we are today with our customers and our employees that are my second family. I am pleased to announce this new chapter in joining forces with Peoples Services/TDI. In meeting and getting to know Doug Sibila and his staff, I can see the opportunities and growth they can provide. Their values and expectations for service and people are second to none and are totally in line with mine. I am thankful for the journey and wish all continued success.”
5 Questions with Doug Sibila
Patricia Faulhaber | Special to the Canton Repository | March 19, 2023
Meet Doug Sibila, CEO of Peoples Services
Doug Sibila is the CEO of Peoples Services Inc. — the parent company of Total Distribution Inc. and Peoples Cartage Inc. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1983 and the University of Notre Dame in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree and a double major in business administration and accounting and finance.
Today, he and his wife Carrie Strayer live in Plain Township. The couple have two daughters, Helen and Kathryn, and a cat named Goldie. (See correction at bottom of story.) They just lost their 14-year-old dog, Maggie.
Sibila started his career with People Services by spending summers and breaks through college moving furniture, working in the warehouse and when old enough, he drove a truck.
Read the full article feature here
Total Distribution, Inc. Continues to Invest in Cold Storage Warehouses
CANTON, OH — January 2023
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a Peoples Services, Inc. company, has expanded its Tallmadge, OH warehouse, almost doubling their space by adding 40,000 square feet of cold storage and over 5,000 additional pallet positions.
In October 2020, TDI acquired the assets of Kandel Cold Storage, Inc., based in Tallmadge, Ohio to further expand their food related services. The facility continued to thrive making the decision to expand and renovate a good investment for TDI. The 9-million-dollar construction took a little over a year with the help of Scheetz Building Corporation. “This investment continues our commitment to expanding food-related services offered by TDI to better support the needs of our customers,” said Doug Sibila, CEO and President of TDI.
TDI has 22 FDA (Food and Drug Administration) registered warehouses and adhere to the FDA recommended security guidelines. Its facilities offer temperature-controlled storage, refrigerated/cooler, freezer, and dry & bulk storage. TDI’s 3PL food grade warehouses are recognized by the American Institute of Baking (AIB), now known as AIB International, and ASI (American Sanitation Institute), following all requirements to maintain high facility GMP audit scores.
Total Distribution, Inc. Akron Completes the Supply Chain for those in Need
Company partners with three local charities to deliver and house blankets to homeless
CANTON, OH — February 2, 2023
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI) Akron partnered with Summit County Continuum of Care, The Homeless Charity and Village as well as with The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank on Monday, January 23, 2023, to help deliver and provide warehousing for 20 pallets of donated blankets.
Lerryn Campbell, Executive Director of The Homeless Charity and Village of Akron, said, “We are very fortunate to have businesses like Total Distribution who care about our community and our neighbors in need.”
Summit County Continuum of Care, a collaboration of local agencies working together for the homeless population, launched the Point-In-Time (PIT) count on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023. This count helps the organization understand trends around homeless and whether homelessness is declining or increasing in our community.
The Akron Canton Regional Food Bank held 20 pallets of donated blankets for those without shelter in Akron. Working with The Homeless Charity and Village, TDI Akron donated its services of trucking and warehousing so the organization could ensure these blankets would be given to those in need on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, when all residents without shelter are accounted for throughout Akron.
To learn more & get involved, visit summitcoc.org for Summit County Continuum of Care, thehomelesscharity.org for The Homeless Charity and Village, and www.akroncantonfoodbank.org for The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank.
Peoples Services, Inc. Honored with Weatherhead 100 Award
Canton, OH
Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI) was honored with a Weatherhead 100 Award as one of the fastest-growing companies in the region for their percent of revenue growth over the past five years.
“We are grateful to be recognized as one of the region’s top 100 industry-leading companies in growth and success,” said Doug Sibila, President and CEO of PSI. “I attribute that to all our outstanding employees whose dedication to our customers made this possible.”
PSI was also recognized in the Weatherhead 100 Centurion category as a company with at least $100M net sales last year that help drive the region.
Over 650 guests attended the 34th annual Weatherhead 100 Awards event on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. It was hosted by Emmy Award Winning WOIO Channel 19 reporter and anchor, Sia Nyorkor, featuring Weatherhead School of Management interim co-deans J.B. Silvers and Andrew Medvedev. The ceremony was a memorable event that puts Northeast Ohio’s best companies center stage.
Total Distribution, Inc. President, and CEO, Doug Sibila Honored with 2022 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Award & Achievements in Sustainability
Canton, OH
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI) President and CEO, Doug Sibila has been honored with a 2022 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Award. This award recognizes the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the Northeast Ohio region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations.
“As a third-generation family member and President and CEO of TDI, I have first-hand experience in knowing what it takes for a family business to become and stay successful,” said Sibila.
Sibila was also recognized with a specialty award for TDI’s sustainability in business. TDI is committed to growth and sustainability in the communities where the company operates. TDI offers job training, leadership programs, employee engagement initiatives, and emphasizes “Ship Green” practices to reduce their trucks’ empty miles by making sure returning trucks have a backhaul shipment. This focus on sustainability saves fuel, reduces pollution, and saves money.
Today, TDI operates in eight states, with 45 different warehouses dedicated to providing 3PL services that specialize in handling chemicals, plastics, food grade, and consumer goods.
The Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards ceremony was on November 9, 2022, at the Union Club in Cleveland, Ohio. To learn more and to see the full list of the 2022 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards honorees, visit www.sbnonline.com/smart50.
Total Distribution, Inc.’s Elizabeth Butler, Deborah Pooré, and Kimberley Pugh Honored with Women in Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine
Canton, OH — September 19, 2022
Two Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI) Office Managers, Deborah Pooré and Kimberley Pugh, and one Warehouse Manager, Elizabeth Butler, have been honored with Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s Women in Supply Chain Award. This award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
“In support of all of us at TDI, I am very pleased to congratulate Deborah, Kimberley, and Elizabeth on winning the Women in Supply Chain Award as it is a true testament to their hard work and dedication,” said Doug Sibila, President and CEO of Total Distribution Inc. “These women are well deserving of this award and set excellent examples for women in the supply chain industry.”
Over the past year, these women helped TDI drive sustainability efforts forward, established great partnerships, advocated for their teams’ and employees’ safety, and sought out creative ways to solve problems. These women continued to pave the way for other female leaders to become part of an essential industry that matters.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. To view the full list of all of the 2022 Women in Supply Chain winners, visit SDCE’s website here. To learn more about upcoming Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards, visit here. And, register for Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s upcoming Women in Supply Chain Forum here.
Logistics Companies 2022
May 05, 2022, 8:38am EDT, Ranked by Local Employment, Locally Researched by: James Cannon
Total Distribution, Inc. was recently ranked #8 on the list of Logistics Companies in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville location has 145 team members serving the Southeast US in supply chain management, 3PL and logistics.
Supply Chain Resiliency and Risk Management
April 16, 2022 05:00 AM, Compiled by Kathy Ames Carr, Crain’s Content Studio-Cleveland
For many businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic and the war being waged in Ukraine by Russia has created supply chain challenges that will be felt for years to come. The inaccessibility of products and supplies, and in some cases the inability to conduct financial transactions, have created challenges that have left businesses scrambling. As a result, organizations are reevaluating their distribution and logistics processes, building supply chain resiliency into their networks and finding unique ways to use data and analytics to help minimize disruption.
Supply chain disruptions are certainly not new. However, the frequency and severity of the disruptions seem to be increasing. Today, companies are not only confronted by shifting customer demands, but also geopolitical risk, environmental concerns, cyberattacks and increasingly frequent and volatile weather patterns. These disruptions are changing the way C suites think about their supply chains. No longer is supply chain management seen as a cost center, but instead as a strategic enabler and critical strategic advantage. This shift places a spotlight on digital transformation, with companies utilizing data for location tracking, stock levels, capacity, demand forecasting and more. Areas of opportunity for digital transformation include robotics, application of the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles and the use of sophisticated supply chain algorithms…
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Total Distribution, Inc. Named to Transport Topics’ 2022 Top Dry Storage and Refrigerated Warehousing Lists
CANTON, OH — April 20, 2022 — Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI) has been named to Transport Topics’ Top Dry Storage and Refrigerated Warehousing lists for 2022 for providing expert industry services in North America ranked based on annual gross revenue.
TDI’s temperature-controlled storage areas include refrigerated/cooler storage and freezer storage as well as dry storage. Additionally, TDI acquired a Winston-Salem, NC cold storage warehouse in December 2017 as well as the assets of Kandel Cold Storage, Inc. in Tallmadge, Ohio in October 2020. TDI continues to expand the company’s nationwide footprint and improve the service levels and flexibility for all of its customers.
“Third-party logistics providers stepped up to the plate to help solve their customers’ transportation problems during the past year as supply-chain disruptions and scarce truck capacity hindered the movement of freight,” said Seth Clevenger, Transport Topics’ managing editor of features. “For logistics companies that have successfully navigated those challenges, it has been a time to thrive. Many 3PLs achieved significant growth last year as shippers increasingly relied on their services in a tumultuous freight environment.”
The company specializes in a variety of commodities from chemicals and plastics to consumer goods and foods. Its services include, but are not limited to warehouse inventory management, food-grade warehouses with bulk storage, efficient cross-docking and transloading, value-added automotive assembly, drumming and packaging facilities, and an on-site fleet of trucks and food-grade trailers.
Total Distribution, Inc. as well as the rest of this year’s Top Dry Storage and Refrigerated Warehousing Providers appeared online at www.ttnews.com/logistics/warehousing/2022 and www.ttnews.com/logistics/refrigerated/2022.
