Trucker to cut about 200 jobs as Mercedes-Benz contract ends

Averitt Express has hauled freight in Alabama for Mercedes-Benz since 1996

Averitt Express has had a freight-carriage contract with Mercedes-Benz since 1996. (Averitt Express)

CoStar News

October 31, 2025 | 8:19 P.M.

Trucker Averitt Express is laying off about 200 workers in Alabama as its contract with automaker Mercedes-Benz comes to an end.

This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.

Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success.

This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.

Ready to Learn More?

Already A Subscriber? Sign In