Posted by Averitt Express on Jan 28, 2015 6:00:00 AM Horizon Lines, a long-time maritime carrier between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, has ceased all vessel operations as of January 2015. Prior to its exit, Horizon accounted for nearly 30 percent of all container volume that was transported between the Port of Jacksonville in […]
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Averitt earns third-straight Carrier of the Year award from Walmart
COOKEVILLE, Tenn (February 25, 2014) — Make it a threepeat for Averitt Express. The transportation provider was named Walmart’s LTL Regional Carrier of the Year for the third-straight year. This is also the fourth time in six years that Averitt has been recognized by the retailer. In addition to the three regional carrier awards, Averitt also […]
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Averitt and Toshiba win industry award for results-driven supply chain alliance
COOKEVILLE, Tenn (February 18, 2014) — For the second straight year, Averitt has been recognized for developing creative transportation solutions for its customers with an Alliance Award. World Trade 100 magazine, a leading transportation industry publication, and SMC3, an industry trade association, have honored Averitt, PITT OHIO, The Reliance Network, and Toshiba America Business Solutions for […]
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Averitt Rolls Out Climate Controlled Solutions for LTL Shipments
COOKEVILLE, Tenn (February 3, 2014) — Averitt Express is now offering climate controlled solutions in self contained, self-powered LTL shipping units. These units provide flexibility since they can be combined with dry cargo and other climate controlled units. “We asked our customers and they are very interested in climate controlled services, especially in the LTL environment,” […]
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Averitt launches industry’s first 100 percent mobile-enabled website
COOKEVILLE, Tenn (January 23, 2014) — Averitt Express has launched a redesigned version of its corporate website, AverittExpress.com. The new AverittExpress.com is the industry’s first 100 percent mobile-enabled website. Every shipping tool that is available on the site — literally dozens of tools — is mobile-friendly across all types of devices, including smartphones and tablets. This […]
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Longtime Averitt Sales Executive Calls It A Career
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 23, 2013) – During a 20-year career with Averitt Express, Charlie Webster established a reputation for being a top-flight sales executive and a trusted friend. Recently, he added another title: retiree. Webster was honored with a reception at the company’s Cookeville headquarters prior to his final day as an Averitt regional sales […]
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Averitt’s Martin Promoted To Regional Sales Director
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 19, 2013) – Randy Martin, who celebrated his 28th year with Averitt Express in March, has been named regional sales director for the transportation and supply chain solutions provider. “We’re excited about bringing Randy into this expanded role with our sales team,” said Phil Pierce, Averitt’s executive vice president of sales and […]
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Thacker promoted to director of traffic at Averitt
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (June 27, 2013) – Chris Thacker, a 17-year associate at Averitt Express, was recently named director of traffic for the global logistics and transportation provider. In that role, Thacker will continue overseeing the auditing and rating processes of Averitt’s less-than-truckload, truckload and supply chain solutions services. He will also work closely with fellow […]
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Averitt expands paperless invoicing options for customers
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 19, 2013) – To help its customers improve cash flow and tighten efficiencies, Averitt Express has rolled out expanded electronic billing options. Now Averitt’s customers can receive invoices via email directly to their inbox. Averitt’s “Paperless Invoicing” tools save its shippers time and money. By receiving electronic invoices by email and viewing […]
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Averitt improves LTL transit times from Atlanta to Midwest and West Coast
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2012) – Averitt has rolled out improved less-than-truckload (LTL) service times from Atlanta to the Midwest and West Coast through two new The Reliance Network Express Lanes. With the improvements, LTL shipments moving from Atlanta can now receive two-day service to Ohio, Indiana and the majority of Michigan. Midwestern cities that […]
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