FreightWaves Expands Chattanooga, Tennessee, Operations Center
10/12/2018
The transportation and logistics data and content provider plans on adding nearly 22,000-square-feet to its facility in Hamilton County, and expects to create 260 new jobs.
"A major reason why FreightWaves has become one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the country is the talent and experience of our Chattanooga-based team,” FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller said. “Steve Case, the internet pioneer and venture capital investor recently described Chattanooga as the ‘Silicon Valley of Trucking’ and highlighted Chattanooga as an ideal place to build a market data business for the freight industry because of the significant role the city plays in the future of the industry. The city also has one of the highest concentrations of individuals connected to the freight sector in North America. Not only is Chattanooga a great place for any technology startup, the city and the State of Tennessee offer FreightWaves an unparalleled advantage in the freight industry. We are excited to continue our growth in Chattanooga and the support of the city and state will help us accelerate our global reach."
“I thank FreightWaves for choosing to expand its operations in Chattanooga and creating 260 new jobs in Hamilton County,” Governor Bill Haslam said. “The transportation and logistics industry in Tennessee continues to gain momentum with more than 245,000 Tennesseans employed in this sector. When companies like FreightWaves continue to invest in our state, it will help Tennessee lead in the creation of high quality jobs.”
“Since 2011, more than 12,000 jobs have been created in Hamilton County, and I appreciate FreightWaves for adding 260 new jobs in Chattanooga,” Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe said. “FreightWaves currently employs approximately 50 people at its Chattanooga facility and with this expansion, they are growing their workforce exponentially. I thank the company for making this substantial expansion in Hamilton County and look forward to seeing FreightWaves’ continued success in our state.”
“Hamilton County startups are growing and this significant expansion by FreightWaves further validates Hamilton County as a place to build high growth businesses. We’re proud of their success, especially after the national recognition they enjoyed after the Rise of the Rest program visited here in May,” Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger said.
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