Averitt Expanding Truckload Service into Four New States

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 4, 2009) — Averitt Express recently announced it is expanding its asset-based truckload coverage to include Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and New Jersey.

With the opening of the new states, Averitt now provides asset-based coverage for truckload shipments across half the nation—25 states in the South and Midwest are now directly served by the company’s fleet. Its Integrated Services team provides coverage of the other 25 states and Canada through the use of proven, reliable partner carriers.

Averitt's transportation fleet currently includes more than 1,500 road units specifically dedicated to truckload transportation.

"We made this expansion because customers accustomed to the quality service they receive from us wanted that same service to and from these states," said Averitt Vice President of Sales Phil Pierce.

The expansion was made possible by the opening of new domiciles in Wichita, KS; Davenport, IA; Des Moines, IA; and Kansas City, MO, along with the addition of truckload units at Averitt's newly constructed Winchester, VA service center. The openings will allow Averitt to position more trucks in the new states to respond quickly to localized demand.

In addition to the new states, Averitt provides asset-based truckload coverage throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.

About Averitt Express

Established in 1971, Averitt Express is the 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/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. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT or visit http://www.averittexpress.com.