Manteca, CA - Mountain Valley Express, a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, recently announced it is adding a new facility to its 8-terminal network with a 36-door terminal in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Phoenix terminal covers 6.6 acres and has 8,771 square feet of dock space and has 2,842 square feet of office space. It is just west of downtown Phoenix and is close to I-10 and I-17. The Mountain Valley Express Phoenix Terminal is expected to be fully operational by May 4.

"The Phoenix Metropolitan Area is a growing market and a major connection point for Mountain Valley Express," said Scott Blevins, Mountain Valley Express President and CEO. "This expansion will allow us to continue our commitment to be a best-in-class carrier for our customers in the California and Nevada market while gaining new customers in the Arizona area."

Mountain Valley Express and its partner network now offer full state coverage in 7 states with 25 strategically located terminals.

"We are excited about our new location and look forward providing quality service to customers in this area," said Blevins. "Customers will appreciate our dedication to excellence through our regional 99.2% on-time service level and our focus on being Prompt, Courteous, and Dependable."

The new Phoenix, AZ terminal address and phone number are:

Mountain Valley Express
1412 South 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85043
888-247-1799
602-278-4200

Bob Johnson has been named Terminal Manager for the new Phoenix, AZ terminal. Johnson, a graduate of California State University at Sacramento, has 35 years transportation industry experience and has been the Vice President of Operations for one of the largest transportation service providers in the world, a Fortune 500 company.

Mountain Valley Express Co., Inc. provides trucking transportation and dedicated logistics solutions to a broad base of customers across the western United States. With over 33 years of shipping experience, the company focuses on regional and interregional less-than-truckload (LTL) services.

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If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Christian Jones at 909-627-2538 or e-mail at ChristianJ@mtnvly.com.