COOKEVILLE (June 30, 2008)—Averitt Express, with its roots in the Upper Cumberland and a distribution network spread across the Southern United States, was recently recognized on a much broader scope—as one of the 100 Greatest Supply Chain Partners in the world.
The honor came from Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies, a leading magazine in the international logistics industry. After an intensive six-month survey of small and large freight shippers in different industries on five continents, Averitt was selected as one of the 100 most-qualified providers of transportation, logistics, and supply chain services.
Shippers who responded to the “100 Greatest Supply Chain Partners” survey said value, problem-solving ability, and comprehensive service were among the qualities they looked for in supply chain partners. Averitt has a history of working one-on-one with customers to help them reach their supply chain goals, and can offer customers access to all types of transportation modes in the process—by air, rail, road, or sea.
For example, the company helps domestic clothing brands transport material from Asia to manufacturing facilities in the South, and then hauls the finished product from the manufacturer to retail outlets across the country.
Averitt provides service to and from more than 100 countries including those in Asia and Central America, and assists customers with customs clearance.
“Getting voted onto this list validates our aim to provide value to our customers who ship internationally,” said Gary Sasser, Averitt president and CEO. “We will continue to do our best to meet the needs of our customers and give them exceptional value, whether they’re shipping across the South or around the world.”
Averitt is a leading provider of traditional transportation services, as well, including less-than truckload and time-critical shipping. The company offers all kinds of shipping solutions to companies who move freight, be it headed for Tennessee, Tacoma, or Thailand—truly a locally-based company helping businesses of all sizes think globally.
About Averitt Express
Established in 1971, Averitt Express is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management with international reach to more than 100 countries. The company specializes in delivering customized solutions with a single source of accountability for service offerings that include less-than truckload, truckload, time-critical, importing and exporting, and supply chain management. Backed by successful execution for hundreds of customers, Averitt’s supply chain management capabilities include dedicated fleet operations, warehousing services and transportation management.
