LEXINGTON, S.C. — Southeastern Freight Lines (SEFL) is celebrating 50 years of “Quality Without Question” service at its Augusta, S.C. service center.
“As we celebrate 50 years in Augusta, we’re proud of the positive impact we’ve made in our community and the strong relationships we’ve built with our customers, partners and associates,” said Keith McDonald, service center manager. “Our commitment to quality, reliable service has guided every mile we’ve traveled, and we look forward to continuing to invest in our community and grow together for decades to come.”
Located at 1040 Edgefield Road in North Augusta, the service center opened for business in spring of 1976 with 12 dock doors and 10 associates. Since then, the facility has grown to 50 dock doors and 48 associates.
Milestone Achievements
To celebrate this significant milestone, SEFL is recognizing five longtime associates for their decades of dedicated, quality service at the Augusta service center:
- 41 years of service: Customer service representative Michelle Lowe.
- 40 years of service: Pickup and delivery driver Andy Lake.
- 39 years of service: Driver mentor Dwayne Lovett and customer service representatives Angie Gardner and Shannon Self.
Giving Back to the Community
Over the years, the service center has given back to the Augusta community, most recently as part of Southeastern Serves – 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. Initiatives have included delivering food in partnership with Meals on Wheels and volunteering time to support residents and their families at NHC HealthCare North Augusta.
The Augusta service center was the eighth service center opened by SEFL 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.
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