Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, is celebrating 35 years of Quality Without Question service at its Birmingham, Alabama service center.

The service center opened for business in 1990 with 12 dock doors and 11 associates. Since its founding, the facility has experienced notable expansion, currently boasting 144 dock doors and a dedicated team of 150 associates.

"As we mark the 35th anniversary of our Birmingham service center, we are proud of the incredible team that has lived our core values every day," said Chandler Klein, service center manager. "Looking ahead, we are excited to expand our capabilities and continue delivering the exceptional service and quality that have defined us, all while strengthening our partnerships and embracing new opportunities in the years to come."

Since its establishment, the service center has given back to the Birmingham community through its Southeastern Serves initiative – a program dedicated to giving back to communities across Southeastern’s footprint by having associates of all levels get involved with providing for the less fortunate. Birmingham associates have donated time and resources in partnership with nonprofit organizations such as Three Hots and a Cot, which helps veterans experiencing homelessness transition into society.

The Birmingham service center was the 26th service center opened by Southeastern Freight Lines since its founding in 1950. The company now operates 89 service centers spanning 13 states, Canada and Puerto Rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies.