Briefly: Vandal does $31,000 in damages puncturing trucks' tires

Tire puncturing suspect
Suspect in Tennessee tire puncturing
Henderson County Sheriff''s Department

Police in Tennessee are seeking a man suspected of puncturing tires at a truck stop recently.

The Henderson County Sherrif's Department says the suspect damaged the tires around midnight Sept. 11 at the Travel Plaza located off Exit 101 of Interstate 40 in Cedar Grove. The police estimate the suspect did some $31,000 worth of damages in seven separate incidences.

Cedar Grove is located about halfway between Memphis and Nashville.

Police continue their investigation.

Averitt opens new service center in Tyler, Texas

Averitt recently announced the opening of its new service center in Tyler, Texas, located near Interstate 20.

The facility, covering 20,500 square feet with 33 dock doors, significantly increases Averitt’s capacity, enabling faster and more efficient freight handling for customers in one of Texas' fastest-growing markets, according to a statement by the company.

The new center is designed to streamline operations with expanded dock space, two on-site fuel islands, and secure parking. Averitt said these upgrades enable it to provide more reliable, timely service to customers, while also enhancing the work environment for associates through modern amenities such as break areas and new restrooms and showers. 

“Our new Tyler facility is a major step forward in our ability to serve customers across East Texas and beyond,” said Bryan Walters, Tyler service center director. “With improved infrastructure and increased capacity, we’re positioned to meet the growing needs of our customers, delivering the high-quality service they expect from Averitt.” 

This facility also marks the debut of Averitt’s redesigned signage, featuring a streamlined Averitt logo and updated color scheme that matches Averitt’s fleet of equipment, associates' uniforms, and reflects the modern evolution of its brand. 

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