COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced the promotion of Stuart Gantt to regional vice president for the company’s Florida operations.
Gantt brings decades of transportation and leadership experience to the role. He began his career in the industry in 1988 and joined Palm Express in 2005 as director of operations. Palm Express, a long-time partner carrier in Miami, officially became part of Averitt in 2024. Gantt transitioned to Averitt as service center director in Miami during that time.
"Stuart has a deep understanding of our industry, and he’s built strong relationships with our associates and customers over the years," said Larry Mason, vice president of operations. "His promotion reflects our longstanding commitment to developing leaders from within, and we’re excited to see how he’ll help lead our team forward in Florida and Puerto Rico."
In his new role, Gantt will oversee operations and strategic planning for the Florida region, with a continued focus on delivering innovative solutions and best-in-class service.
About Averitt
Serving shippers for over 50 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt's “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated services that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a top ranking in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,500+ associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.
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