Company History
1995: A Company is Born
The company was organized in 1995 as a provider of on-demand and scheduled courier transportation services to businesses in Middle Tennessee.
1999: Logistics Services Added
We created a logistics line of business in 1999 with the addition of pharmaceutical deliveries for national third-party logistics companies.
2001: CrossTown Courier
In 2001, our name was changed to CrossTown Courier with the purchase of a company that provided on-demand and scheduled courier services around Nashville. Expedite transportation services were also added in 2001, expanding the company’s geographic coverage as a regional carrier.
2005: Chattanooga and Knoxville Offices Open
We launched operations in Chattanooga and Knoxville in 2005 to support growing pharmaceutical deliveries in Tennessee. Shortly thereafter CrossTown began handling freight deliveries for companies such as Office Depot, IKEA, and American Woodmark Cabinets across the Southeast.
2006: Warehouse Operations Added
In 2006, we added warehouse pick and pack operations to our mix of services. With this service, we maintain stock for customers in warehouses we manage.
2007: Memphis Expansion, Steve Seger Hired as President
We opened our Memphis operation in 2007 in response to a new contract awarded by a major customer. Also in 2007, Steve Seger was hired as president to oversee the company’s growing day-to-day operational requirements and major customer relationships. Steve came to CrossTown with a background in operations and financial management consulting.
2008: Chattanooga and Knoxville Operations Expanded
Our Chattanooga and Knoxville operations expanded warehouse facilities in 2008, and courier, expedite, and/or warehouse distribution services were added to the existing logistics line of business in each city. Also in 2008, a full-time sales representative joined Chattanooga, another sales agent joined Knoxville, and CrossTown acquired three businesses: ASAP Delivery in Knoxville, a provider of expedite and freight delivery services; Premier Courier in Chattanooga, a provider of on-demand and scheduled courier services; and Dowers’ Delivery company, a provider of mattress delivery services in Knoxville.
October, 2008: Cincinnati Location Added
Our most recent expansion (October, 2008) has been a new facility near the Cincinnati airport (Erlanger, KY). The expansion was initiated in response to a request by Lynden International for CrossTown to become the company’s primary agent in the market.