3 min read
Cargo Theft Surge: What You Need to Know
Cargo theft has been a persistent issue in the logistics industry, but the first quarter of 2024 saw a significant...
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 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.
Browse recent articles from our transportation industry blog, Point to Point, including timely information about current industry trends and tips for ensuring that your freight gets from origin to destination safely and securely.
Cargo theft has been a persistent issue in the logistics industry, but the first quarter of 2024 saw a significant...
The implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2020 significantly reshaped economic...
Peak seasons, such as holidays or special sales events, are periods when businesses typically experience significantly...