Discover how All South Flooring leverages Averitt's comprehensive transportation and logistics services for greater supply chain efficiency. In this customer testimonial, Greg Capell, VP of Operations and Finance at All South Flooring, shares their journey of growth and the pivotal role Averitt's solutions play in their success.

In the complex world of freight logistics, companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize their environmental impact. One such solution is pool distribution. Let’s examine what pool distribution is and the advantages of incorporating it into your transportation strategy.

Freight shipping is a fundamental element of global trade and the backbone of supply chains worldwide. It involves the movement of goods from manufacturers to markets, which is vital in keeping the wheels of commerce turning. Understanding the principles of freight movement is essential for businesses and individuals engaged in shipping or receiving goods.

Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping presents several unique challenges in the world of freight and logistics. Chief among these is LTL rate management – due largely to the sheer number of factors that influence LTL shipping rates.

Navigating the world of freight shipping can be daunting, especially for those new to the field. From a sea of acronyms to unique terminology to a maze of regulations, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But the good news is that for most small business owners, there's only one shipping category they need to understand: Less-Than-Truckload, or LTL.

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a flexible, cost-effective solution that bridges the gap between parcel deliveries and full truckload shipments. It also comes with something that doesn't exist on the Truckload side – freight classes. Understanding this intricate system of categorization is crucial for shippers since it influences cost.

Big Ass Fans (BAF) – a global manufacturer and distributor of high-volume fans based out of Lexington, KY, trusts Averitt with transporting their industry-leading airflow products. As a trusted and reliable transportation and supply chain solutions provider, Averitt helps businesses like BAF achieve their goals by working side-by-side to develop customized transportation solutions. 

Averitt is a trusted and reliable transportation and supply chain solutions provider that plays a crucial role in supporting Kentucky's bourbon and spirits industry. Backed by over 50 years of award-winning service, Averitt helps distillers, bottlers, and other associated businesses achieve their transportation goals with customized solutions.

On October 24th, the Digital LTL Council of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) announced that it had established a new application programming interface (API) standard for electronic bills of lading (eBOL). This marks the first time in the industry’s history that less-than-truckload has had a standard format for electronically sharing these vital and ubiquitous documents.