Western Express, Inc.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation and logistics |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | Wayne Wise, Donna Wise |
| Headquarters | Nashville , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Truckload, flatbed, regional, dedicated routes transportation services |
Number of employees | Not specified |
Western Express, Inc. is a privately held American company specializing in transportation and logistics, with its main office situated in Nashville, Tennessee. The business was established in 1991 by Wayne and Donna Wise.
History
In 2014, Western Express initiated legal action against the truck stop chain Pilot Flying J concerning the management of fuel rebates, joining a number of other firms involved in similar litigation.
By 2019, the company announced an $88 million growth initiative planned over five years, aimed at expanding headquarters staffing and increasing driver recruitment. This plan included a commitment to hiring 350 drivers each year.
The Nashville facility experienced extensive damage during the 2020 tornado outbreak but was able to restore operations promptly.
Operations
As of 2024, Western Express manages a fleet exceeding 2,000 trucks and 6,000 trailers. The majority of these vehicles are Freightliner Cascadia or International LT models. In 2018, Western Express was ranked among the top 25 U.S. carriers based on revenue.
Divisions
- Van (truckload)
- Flatbed
- Regional
- Dedicated routes (Sauve)
Terminal locations
- Plainfield, Connecticut
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Richmond, Virginia
- Nashville, Tennessee (Headquarters)
- Laredo, Texas
- Bloomington, California