LEXINGTON, S.C. – Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Patrick Mackey has been promoted to service center manager in Jackson, Mississippi. Mackey started his career with Southeastern as a part-time freight handler nearly seven years ago, in Waynesboro, Virginia. Since then, he has served in a variety of roles, including: full-time freight handler, management trainee, inbound supervisor, pickup and delivery supervisor, outbound supervisor, operations manager and, most recently, assistant service center manager in Nashville, Tennessee. “Patrick provides quality service and models the Southeastern culture through each of the roles he has served,” said Brian Schulz, regional vice president of operations, Southeastern Freight Lines. “His leadership and experience will be a strong asset to the Jackson team, as he is committed to creating financial strength through the Southeastern Freight Lines quality pillars.” Mackey currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, and looks forward to the opportunities the move to Mississippi will provide.