Less-than-truckload carrier Averitt announced plans to add warehouse space and dock doors to its network over the next two years.
The Cookeville, Tennessee-based carrier said it will add nearly 900,000 square feet of warehouse space and 379 dock doors by 2027. It also plans to grow truck parking by nearly 2,000 spaces over that time.
“Our facility investments reflect a disciplined, long-term approach to serving our customers,” said Barry Blakely, Averitt president and chief operating officer, in a news release. “By strengthening our infrastructure across our footprint, we are positioned to provide more integrated solutions through our Power of One model.”
The company opened a new facility in Ocala, Florida earlier this month. It is expanding or opening new terminals in Oklahoma City; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jackson, Mississippi and Columbia, South Carolina.
“The multiyear enhancement plan is focused on increasing network capacity, improving freight flow, modernizing facilities and ensuring consistency across markets,” the news release said.
The company also completed facility upgrades last year.
Averitt operates more than 140 terminals in the U.S. South and Southeast. It also offers truckload, dedicated and distribution and fulfillment, among other logistics services. The company has over 8,500 employees.
It inked a deal with Best Overnite Express last year to provide service in the Western states.
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