Averitt, a Tennessee-based freight transporter and supply chain manager, has opened a new facility in South Alabama Logistics Park in Mobile.
The facility consists of 120,000-square-feet of warehouse and a 35,000-square-foot cross-dock. The expansion will bring in 32 new jobs and help the company retain 47 existing jobs.
“Addressing the needs of regional shippers is a key focus, as well as incorporating eco-friendly choices and strategic planning,” said Barry Blakely, Averitt’s president and chief operating officer. “Our commitment lies in fine-tuning logistics to suit the unique requirements of our valuable partners and customers in the region.”
The distribution and fulfillment center is located close to the Port of Mobile.
As part of Averitt’s sustainability initiatives, the new facility includes energy-efficient LED lighting with motion sensors, all electric forklifts and other environmentally responsible technologies.
The facility has a 60-door less-than-truckload dock with a ramp for ground-level access and dock levelers. The adjoining warehouse is fully ventilated and heated with 20 doors and dock levelers. A driver support center includes a driver lounge with television, restrooms with showers and a laundry room. The facility can accommodate more than 400 truck and trailers with parking.
Averitt provides shippers with access to less than truckload, truckload, dedicated, distribution and fulfillment services. The company has an international reach of more than 100 countries and has been in operation for more than 50 years.
