This report presents findings from the 11th annual Third-Party Logistics Study. Learn the latest trends and key issues in the industry from the people who use 3PL services. You'll gain insight into logistics outsourcing practices, 3PL service offerings and capabilities and how technology enables them to extend their supply chain around the world in order to elevate the conventional customer-supplier relationship to a true partnership.

Founded in 1971, Averitt Express has built a reputation as a quality, multi-regional motor carrier, serving 13 states in the Southeast and Southwest U.S. While staying focused on this region and on its core less-than-truckload business, Averitt has expanded its services and scope in a continuing drive to meet the total transportation and supply chain needs of its customers. Headquartered in Cookeville, Tenn., the privately-held company now offers truckload, time-critical, import/export and supply chain management services in addition to LTL, with a reach that covers North America and extends to Asia and other global locations. Phil Pierce, executive vice president of sales and marketing, talked with GL&SCS about Averitt's strategic plans and its future outlook.