Averitt
- Cookeville, Tennessee
- 8,500+ employees
Averitt is a privately held, asset-based transportation and supply chain management provider offering LTL, truckload, dedicated, distribution and fulfillment, warehousing, and international logistics services with reach to over 100 countries.
Perfect for
Averitt is best suited for mid-market to large shippers that need a single logistics provider capable of handling multiple transportation modes and supply chain services across North America and internationally.
- Manufacturers and distributors in the South, Southeast, and Central U.S. that need reliable LTL and truckload freight services
- Companies seeking to outsource private fleet operations through dedicated contract carriage programs
- Businesses importing goods from Asia, Mexico, or Canada that need integrated customs clearance, ocean/air freight, and domestic distribution
- Shippers in specialized verticals such as automotive, medical devices, apparel, and spirits/beverage that require value-added warehousing and fulfillment
- Organizations looking to consolidate multiple logistics providers into one partner for LTL, truckload, dedicated, warehousing, and international services
Key strengths
Comprehensive single-provider model covering LTL, truckload, dedicated, warehousing, fulfillment, and international services under one roof
Asset-based carrier with over 4,100 tractors and 14,300 trailers, providing reliable capacity without heavy reliance on third-party carriers
Strong cross-border capabilities with in-house customs clearance and border facilities in Laredo, El Paso, Harlingen, and Del Rio, TX, plus Canada and Asia Express services
Multiple Quest for Quality Awards and top MASTIO rankings demonstrate consistent service quality recognized by shippers
55-year track record as a privately held company with long-tenured associates and a promote-from-within culture, providing operational stability
Considerations
Strongest network coverage is concentrated in the South and Southeast U.S., which may limit direct service density in western or northeastern markets
Primarily oriented toward B2B freight and industrial shippers rather than direct-to-consumer ecommerce fulfillment at parcel scale
No publicly listed pricing or self-service ecommerce integrations (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce) visible on the website, suggesting a more traditional onboarding process
Enterprise TMS is proprietary, which may not appeal to shippers already invested in third-party TMS platforms
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About Averitt
Averitt is a full-service freight transportation and supply chain management company headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee, celebrating 55 years in business. Founded in 1971 when Gary Sasser purchased the company with just two associates and three trucks, Averitt has grown into one of the nation's leading logistics providers with over 8,500 associates, more than 4,100 tractors, and 14,300 trailers. The company operates under its "Power of One" philosophy, offering shippers a single-provider solution that spans LTL, truckload, dedicated contract carriage, distribution and fulfillment, warehousing, and integrated global solutions.
Averitt's service portfolio covers every link in the supply chain. Its LTL and truckload divisions provide asset-based capacity across North America, including cross-border service into Mexico and Canada. The dedicated fleet division delivers customized contract carriage programs with professional drivers, equipment, maintenance, technology, and day-to-day fleet management. On the international side, Averitt offers ocean and air import/export services, customs brokerage, and Asia Express services with weekly scheduled cargo sailings and flights. The company also operates its own Enterprise TMS, intermodal services, truckload brokerage, and expedited handling for time-critical and specialized freight, including trade show deliveries.
Averitt's distribution and fulfillment capabilities include warehousing across multiple locations, with recent expansions in Georgia, North Carolina, and a 324,000 square foot facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The company serves diverse vertical markets including medical devices, apparel, automotive, and spirits. Averitt has earned multiple Quest for Quality Awards in South/South Central LTL, Truckload Dry Freight, and 3PL Value-Added Warehousing, along with top rankings in MASTIO and Company's shipper survey. The company maintains a strong people-first culture, evidenced by its Promote from Within program and consecutive years on Tennessee's REWARD Honor Roll for workplace safety excellence.
Integrations
- Averitt Enterprise TMS
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