About us
Founded in 1957, Givens is a family-owned and operated logistics provider offering customers a single source solution for warehousing and distribution, transportation, packing and crating, and air freight services. Givens operations are housed in over 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art warehouse space located at distribution centers near Norfolk, VA; Savannah, GA; Seattle, WA; and Reno, NV.
Who We Strive to Be
Vision
A leader and trusted partner in providing the highest quality supply chain solutions with an aggressive pursuit of generational growth.
What We Do
Mission
Deliver customer-focused logistics services by promoting a family atmosphere with a can-do attitude that prioritizes the well-being of employees and the communities we live in while maintaining profitability that drives continued growth.
How We Do It
Values
Integrity
Doing what is right and being honest always. Thinking ethically, and with a safety mindset for every decision, no matter how big or small, sets the foundation for all activities at Givens. Handling adversity with integrity is especially important, and this is when deep trust is established among ourselves and with our customers.
Family
Givens is a family of employees, customers, vendors and friends. We respect one another, we hold each other accountable, we look out for each other, and we grow together. Strong personal relationships create a quality work environment that fosters both employee well-being and the highest quality service for our customers.
Drive
Hard work is how we get things done, but simply working hard is not enough. We take pride in individual initiative to constantly seek out creative ways to satisfy customers and solve problems. Our relentless pursuit of efficiency with time, miles, dollars, equipment and everything in between is what defines us as true logistics professionals.
Our history
The history of the Givens Companies begins with its namesake; Gerald Givens, whose legacy continues to be a major part of the organization today. His entrepreneurial spirit established at a young age and driven nature developed on the motorcycle race track set the foundation for the modern Givens.
