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Point of View: Warehousing & Distribution In Q4 2023 & Beyond

In a recent interview with Ed Smith, Vice President of Averitt Distribution and Fulfillment, we gained valuable...

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Navigating Peak Seasons: How Retailers Optimize Supply Chains for Holiday Success

The holiday season is a critical time for retailers, presenting both sizable opportunities and significant challenges....

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The Benefits of Transloading: Avoiding Fees and Saving Time

Initially, the concept of transloading might raise concerns about complicating the supply chain and triggering extra...

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9 Essential Shipping & Logistics Terminologies Every Beginner Should know

Jumping headfirst into any new industry can be overwhelming, especially in the transportation industry. Understanding...

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The Value of Carrier Continuity and Its Impact on Shippers

Defining continuity in the corporate world is, at times, difficult to do. Everyone has their own outlook on what...

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A Shipper’s Guide to Incoterms

International trade can often seem like a labyrinthian maze of jargon and abbreviations. It’s a world with an extensive...

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BAF & Averitt: A Partnership That Will Blow You Away

Big Ass Fans (BAF) – a global manufacturer and distributor of high-volume fans based out of Lexington, KY, trusts...

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What is Dynamic Freight Pricing and How Does It Benefit Shippers?

In 1980, the Motor Carrier Regulatory Reform and Modernization Act was signed into law, effectively deregulating the...

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A Guide to Load Planning and Optimization

“Just load the truck.” 

For anyone not versed in the finer aspects of logistics and transportation management, those...

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Bonnaroovian Logistics: Guaranteeing Good Vibes for the Festival

Since its introduction to the music festival scene in 2002, Bonnaroo has boasted record-breaking numbers of attendees...

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Unveiling Chicago's Role as an International Logistics Powerhouse

Call it what you will – the Windy City, Chi-Town, the City of Big Shoulders – Chicago has a unique place in the...

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Streamlining Inbound Cargo Logistics White Paper

Efficiency and reliability can be challenging to improve when it comes to the complexity of inbound supply chains —...

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The Pros and Cons of Owning and Operating a Private Fleet

Sooner or later, most companies trying to optimize their supply chain will arrive at a similar crossroads – choosing...

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The Bourbon of Transportation: Supporting Kentucky's Iconic Industry

 

Averitt is a trusted and reliable transportation...

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4 Ways It Pays to Work Closely With Your Transportation Sales Rep

Let’s face it – the term "sales rep" is enough to make some people's eyes glaze over. After all, plenty of us carry...

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NMFC Classification Changes Take Effect April 8

Beginning April 8, 2023, the National Motor Freight Classification® (NMFC) will introduce several changes that are...

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The Benefits of Using Drop and Hook Services

As the last few years have shown, there's little margin for error in today's fast-moving supply chains – which is why...

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Why Shippers Choose Louisville, Kentucky As Their Distribution Hub

While for many people the name Louisville, KY conjures images of horse racing and mint juleps, the city also boasts a...

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Nearshoring and Reshoring: Bringing The Supply Chain Back Home

While the global supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic shined a bright light on the need for...

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The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Low-Price Transportation Provider

We’ve all heard the adage that "you get what you pay for." Well, it's just as true in the world of logistics as it is...

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4 Events That shaped Supply Chains In 2022

While there’s still no telling if or when global trade will return to what we considered “normal” before the pandemic,...

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From International to Domestic, Memphis is a Natural Logistics Hub

In most people’s minds, Memphis is associated with three main things: delicious barbecue, soulful blues, and of course,...

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Cargo Shifts: East & Gulf Coast Ports Gain as West Stumbles

Supply chain issues have been a daily struggle since early 2020 when the pandemic altered both manufacturing and...

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Impacts of the Extended Black Friday Shopping Season

For decades, shoppers have descended on brick-and-mortar retailers the day after Thanksgiving, eager to scoop up some...

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Veterans Day 2022 - Thank You!

Over a thousand of our current associates - including drivers, members of our executive team, logistics and operations...

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New LTL eBOL API Standard to Drive Industry Efficiencies

On October 24th, the Digital LTL Council of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced that it...

Averitt meets fuel supply concerns with solid planning

With the shipping industry facing concerns about diesel fuel supplies, the Averitt team is keeping a keen eye on supply...

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The Ongoing Challenge of Driver Detention

Truck driver detention is nothing new. The issue has been discussed, debated, and argued about for years. Yet, in all...

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The Value of Veterans in Transportation

Hiring military veterans has proven time and time again to be a win-win situation for both transportation companies...