Averitt Express

In 1958, Thurman Averitt founded Livingston Merchant’s Co-op, a small trucking company that hauled dry goods mostly between Nashville, TN and Livingston, TN. In 1969, Thurman incorporated his small company and called it Averitt Express.

While making regular deliveries in Nashville, Thurman became acquainted with a young dockworker who helped him unload his trailer. This young man’s name was Gary Sasser.

Gary happened to ask Thurman one day if he would be interested in selling his company. After some thought, Thurman said yes.

In October of 1971, Gary Sasser, at the age of 21, purchased Averitt Express, which at the time consisted of two associates, three tractors and five trailers.

Today, Averitt Express is one of the nation’s leading freight transportation and supply chain management providers.

LTL DISTRIBUTION & FREIGHT CONSOLIDATION
Our less than truckload distribution network features more than 100 distribution centers spanning 18 states. Enjoy reliable transit times and track shipments around the clock. Few ltl carriers come close to matching our robust network.

LOCALLY-CUSTOMIZED LTL
Our LTL shipping services can be tailored to your needs. From milkruns to local or long haul full truckload services, we can cut your shipping costs and challenges.

CUSTOMIZED WAREHOUSING SERVICES TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS WITH THE FLEXIBILITY & TECHNOLOGY TO SUCCEED
If you need limited space for storage and processing, have a time-sensitive situation, or need a custom built-to-fit warehousing and distribution strategy, Averitt can help you find the right solution. With more than 45 years of logistics expertise and a strong network of distribution and warehousing facilities, we’ve got you covered!