Averitt Expands Dedicated Unit to Include Tanker Operations
Bulk Transportation Marks Next Phase of Distillery Partnerships
Key Takeaways:
- Averitt added dedicated tanker truck services for bourbon distilleries to transport spirits in bulk.
- The service aims to improve efficiency, reduce congestion and enhance safety as distillery production volumes increase.
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Averitt Express added dedicated tanker truck services to its logistics offerings for bourbon distilleries, expanding its long-standing role in supporting the industry’s growing production demands, the company announced Dec. 18.
The new capability allows distillers to transport spirits in bulk, a move aimed at improving efficiency as production volume increases. Company officials said tanker transportation can reduce congestion and improve safety at facilities that often operate in dense or high-traffic areas.
“Transporting spirits in bulk improves operational flow, reduces congestion in dense areas and enhances safety as production grows,” said Todd Harrett, Averitt’s director of corporate business development. He said the addition reflects the company’s effort to address operational needs through flexible transportation options.
The tanker service builds on years of collaboration between Averitt and bourbon distilleries. The company has supported the industry through barrel movements, dedicated transportation and just-in-time delivery of glass, developing what it describes as multiphase customer relationships.
As brands continue to scale production, bulk spirit transportation represents the next phase of those relationships, offering an alternative to existing transport methods.
“We continue to leverage Averitt’s Power of One concept to provide solutions to the bourbon and spirits industry,” said Brett Sloan, senior operations manager of dedicated operations at Averitt. “Our dedication to excellence and safety sets the foundation for a strong and successful future.”
Cookeville, Tenn.-based Averitt ranks No. 29 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America and No. 100 on the TT Top 100 logistics companies list.
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