When the news covers a military conflict, the focus is on the front: strikes, ships, the Strait of Hormuz. What rarely gets covered is everything that has to happen at home first, and keep happening, for a force to deploy, fight, return, and get ready again. A year that tested readiness This year has asked…
KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 24, 2026 – Vanquish Worldwide has made a contribution to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, continuing the company’s longstanding support of educational opportunities for the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen. For more than a decade, Vanquish Worldwide and its President and CEO, Dr. Eric W. Barton, have supported the Marine Corps…
In government contracting, meeting job requirements is just the baseline for strong contract performance. The real difference comes from how well employees are prepared to operate within the structure, expectations, and pace of government contract environments. The job description is only the starting point. The Gap Between Hiring and Workforce Readiness Many organizations focus on filling roles,…
Why workforce readiness, not staffing, is the defining factor in early contract performance. Most government contracts don’t struggle because of execution. They struggle because of what happens before day one. In environments where uptime, safety, and compliance are non-negotiable, the margin for error during contract transition is minimal. Yet across the industry, early performance challenges…
In government contracting, success is decided long before performance begins during the pre-award and contract transition phases. Strategic choices made by government contractors during this stage determine whether a contract runs smoothly or faces avoidable setbacks. For providers of expeditionary services, logistics support, and base operations support to mission-critical operations, this early stage is pivotal. It is where workforce design, leadership,…
At Vanquish Worldwide, safety and quality are not checkboxes; they are the foundation of everything we do. As we begin a new year, our focus is clear: protecting our people, maintaining the highest operational standards, and delivering consistent excellence across every site we support. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing services to U.S. Department of War…
At Vanquish Worldwide, no two days look the same, but every day begins with the same priority: people. Whether in the field, in leadership meetings, or behind the scenes, the focus starts with making sure teams are informed, supported, and positioned to succeed. Each day begins with alignment at the site level. Safety is discussed…
The final weeks of the year are often the busiest. Schedules are full, deadlines are tight, and teams are spread across locations. In the middle of it all, the 2025 Vanquish Christmas Party at Bistro by the Tracks created space to pause and come together. Team members gathered alongside Vanquish leadership, including Eric Barton, Greg Guiney, additional members of the executive team,…
Celebrating Our Team’s Growth and Success Pictured left to right: Eric Barton, Courtney Guiney, Greg Guiney, April Myers At Vanquish Worldwide, our people are at the center of everything we do. As we reflect on the past few months, we’re proud to recognize team members who reached meaningful milestones and stepped into new opportunities. These…
At Vanquish Worldwide, service is the foundation of everything we do, both in our missions and in our communities. The same values that guide our work for government and military partners, including duty, integrity, and teamwork, also define how we support the people and places that make our success possible. Giving back is not a…
Eighteen years in Government contracting has offered more than just projects, contracts, and milestones. It has provided valuable lessons that continue to shape who we are and how we serve. Looking back, certain themes have stood out time and again, guiding us through challenges, growth, and change. Moving Ahead with Purpose While these lessons have…
Providing combat capability mission readiness is not a series of individual tasks. It is the result of managing countless multi-echeloned tasks collectively, efficiently, and timely. Equipment must be dependable, supplies must flow on time, and transportation must function with precision. At Vanquish Worldwide, we help ensure these critical functions are in place so soldiers can…
At Vanquish Worldwide, success depends on more than delivering mission-critical services. It is built on a culture shaped by our people and the values we live by. Integrity and agility are not just guiding principles; they are the foundation of how we operate, the reason clients trust us, and the driving force behind every mission…
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Sept. 2, 2025 – Kingsport-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award a new five and one half (5.5) year $35 million federal prime contract to provide U. S. Army Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)…
KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 26, 2025 – Kingsport-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award a new five and one half (5.5) year $115 million federal prime contract to provide U. S. Army Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)…
KINGSPORT, Tenn., July 18, 2025 — Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Kingsport-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly celebrates 18 years of global performance, growth, and mission-driven service to federal and commercial clients. Since its founding in 2007, Vanquish has delivered expeditionary logistics and operational support services to U.S. Government agencies, international partners, and foreign governments. The company’s…
KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 21, 2025 – Kingsport-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award a new five and one half (5.5) year $58 million federal prime contract to provide U. S. Army Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)…
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Nov. 1, 2024 – Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Kingsport, Tennessee-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been awarded a contract to provide Supply Support Activity (SSA) Assistance Team services for Alpha Company, 189th Division Sustainment Support Battalion (DSSB) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Fort Bragg is home to the XVIII Airborne Corps and…
MARYVILLE, Tenn., March 15, 2023 – Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award a new five and one half (5.5) year $66 million federal prime contract to provide U. S. Army Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)…
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Oct 12, 2022 — Vanquish Worldwide, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, has been awarded a federal sub-contract to provide logistics support services at the U.S. Army’s Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois. The contract, awarded under the Army’s Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) program, entrusts…
MARYVILLE, Tenn., March 1, 2022 – Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award a new five and one half (5.5) year $65 million federal prime contract to provide U. S. Army Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)…
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received a gift of $1 million from Eric W. Barton of Maryville, Tennessee, a former Marine who started several businesses serving the US Armed Forces in the Middle East. The gift will create the Barton Silver Shield Scholarship Endowment to support future scholarships for children of law enforcement officers…
The Daily Times Maryville resident Eric W. Barton has pledged $1 million to the University of Tennessee for scholarships for children of law enforcement officers in the Knoxville area. The area includes Knox, Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Loudon, Morgan, Roane and Union counties. Barton is a retired Marine and business owner. While he owns multiple…
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Vanquish Worldwide continues to provide support to the Environment Protection Agency Region 10 in its fifth year of performance on the federal contract. Under the five-year contract, Vanquish provides emergency response facility management and technical coordination of emergency and counter terrorism response equipment at three EPA facilities – Portland, OR, Seattle,…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Knoxville-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, announced today it has grown over the past four years into the third-largest veteran-owned small business in the country providing professional logistics support management services. In a September 2018 prime contract spending analysis report by Deltek GovWin IQ, Vanquish was listed third as a federal prime contractor under…
Vanquish Worldwide, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing U.S. Army Logistics Readiness Center Support at five locations across the Southeast, received the 2017 Alabama Performance Excellence Silver Level Team Showcase Award on May 10, 2018. The award recognizes Vanquish’s Transporters Kaizen Team located at Fort Rucker, AL for their outstanding performance and efforts in applying…
As a successful multi-million dollar government-contracting provider, Vanquish Worldwide, LLC prides itself in the work ethic of its 700+ employees located across the United States, operating by the motto that employee excellence is the driving force behind Vanquish’s exceptional expertise and performance. Vanquish Worldwide recognizes those employees who go above and beyond their normal work…
Vanquish Worldwide, LLC will be recognized and honored with the 2017 Alabama Performance Excellence Award Team Showcase Silver Award at the Annual Alabama Performance Excellence Program Conference and Banquet in May 2018. The award recognizes Vanquish’s Transporters Kaizen Team located at Fort Rucker, AL for their outstanding performance and efforts in applying quality principles while…
Vanquish Worldwide, LLC is moving into its second year of logistics support services as part of the Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) contract providing services to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. The contract work at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield is among contract work in the United States where Vanquish…
Vanquish Worldwide, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in Maryville, TN, provides prime contractor support in material and facility maintenance in to southeast military bases at Fort Rucker, AL and Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The contract work at Fort Rucker and Eglin AFB is among the five locations in the United States where…
Longtime supporters of education in the community, Vanquish Worldwide and its President and CEO Dr. Eric W. Barton are proud to continue support of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation as Semper Fidelis donors and their longstanding scholarship endowment created in the company’s namesake. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is a privately funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization…
Providing U.S. Army Logistics Readiness Center support at five locations stateside, Vanquish Worldwide, LLC provides U.S. government operations in partnership with support services leaders at its operations in Fort Bragg, N.C. As a sub-contractor with Team SENTEL, Vanquish provides critical installation and combat unit maintenance and supply services to support the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC)…
Vanquish Worldwide, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and commercial market sector for the past decade, is pleased to provide mentoring and support to small businesses entering government-contracting work. Small-business mentoring partnerships have proven advantageous for all sides: helping grow new small businesses while providing Vanquish additional…
Education has always remained close to the heart of Vanquish Worldwide President and CEO Dr. Eric W. Barton, and while Dr. Barton continuously strives to give back to his community, he is especially honored to give back to higher education through local liberal arts institution Maryville College. Dr. Barton has recently joined the Maryville College…
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Vanquish Worldwide is pleased to announce that its company-sponsored service dog Vanner has been placed with a deserving veteran through the local nonprofit Smoky Mountain Service Dogs organization. Not a dry eye was in sight during the Passing of the Leash ceremony in late March, pairing Vanner with retired U.S. Air…
Maryville based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award of three new, multi-million dollar federal contracts to provide U. S. Army Logistics Readiness Center support at five locations. Contracts include work as a sub-contractor to SENTEL…
Local Businessman and Philanthropist Fred R. Langley Ensures Vanquish Growth under New Contracts Maryville, Tenn. – Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award of three new, multi-million dollar federal contracts to provide U.S. Army Logistics Readiness…
Vanquish Worldwide, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, is pleased to announce Founder, President and CEO Eric W. Barton received his doctorate degree in business administration with a specialization in leadership from Walden University on July 16, 2016, building upon his dream of becoming a well-rounded entrepreneur and offering practical experience to other growing small businesses…
Maryville, Tenn. – Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its recompete award of a United States Marine Corps contract to provide flight line utility vehicle maintenance services at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) in New River,…
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is a Blount County Horizon Magazine profile on Vanquish Worldwide’s Chief Financial Officer Anna (Tilley) Love and her success against all odds.) By Sherri Gardner Howell Look at the facts of Anna (Tilley) Love’s life, and you think you see a tale of two Annas. The first Anna grew up an Air…
Maryville, Tenn. – Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide LLC, a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award of a new, multi-million dollar federal contract to provide base closure assistance team (BCAT) support in Afghanistan. As U.S. military forces begin to draw…
Vanquish Worldwide is pleased to recognize Chief Financial Officer Anna Love (Tilley), who was recently named to the prestigious Greater Knoxville Business Journal’s 2016 40 under 40 awards. The honor recognizes 40 individuals younger than 40 who are leaving an imprint on the Knoxville area through their professional and philanthropic efforts. Love along with the…
On Friday, Oct. 23, Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide was honored to assist the United Way of Blount County by sponsoring their 2015 Masquerade Ball at the Capitol Theatre in Downtown Maryville. Vanquish is a proud sponsor and supporting member of the Blount County United Way, a leading charitable and community-oriented non-profit organization. Vanquish Chief Financial Officer…
Vanquish Worldwide has seen solid growth in its FedEx Ground Pickup and Delivery Services contract over the last two years by consistently maintaining nearly 100 percent customer service satisfaction ratings, achieving best in the business and numerous safety awards. Vanquish Worldwide recently received accolades as the FedEx Ground Central Division Best in the Business for…
What does a Sunday afternoon of baseball, cookout and service dogs mean? It means a great time while raising money for a great cause! On Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, Vanquish Worldwide sponsored a baseball jersey auction at the local Minor League Tennessee Smokies (affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) baseball game against the Jacksonville Suns. Tennessee…
Technology plays a vital role in transportation and logistics operations for Vanquish Worldwide, ensuring expertise and excellence is delivered daily to both commercial and governmental customers. The TMW Systems Innovative Software is just one piece of technology that is key to those day to day operations. TMW Systems is a web-based operation center for Vanquish…
With the recent acquisition of Nashville-based PAC & CAP Trucking, Maryville, Tenn. based Vanquish Worldwide, is now running nearly 70,000 miles of over the road line haul every week delivering packages out of Nashville, Tenn., to FedEx Ground terminals and hub locations nationwide. The purchase of PAC & CAP Trucking back in December 2014 included…
The Kaskaskia College Foundation is pleased to announce the endowment of the Barton—Gambetta Scholarship for a deserving student beginning in the Fall 2016 semester. According to Eric W. Barton: “This endowed scholarship has been established by my family in honor of our dear mentor, friend and life-long educator, Mr. James R. Gambetta. Jim cared deeply…
Although Vanquish Worldwide has a philanthropic reach across the world, one East Tennessee-based all-volunteer organization that assists members of the armed forces has a special place among the hearts of Vanquish’s president and CEO Eric W. Barton, management and staff. As a result, support and participation with nonprofit Smoky Mountain Service Dogs has abounded over…
At Vanquish Worldwide, our people are the most important asset as we continue to grow our domestic government and commercial transportation business. We hire subject matter experts, and our transportation and logistics business is no exception. We recognize that our success depends on bringing together a wide range of perspectives, skills and experiences to find…
Nearly 600 law enforcement, firefighter and EMT personnel, including distinguished guests and other community members, turned out for Vanquish Worldwide’s Honoring our Heroes appreciation event on Friday, June 19. Vanquish, based in Maryville, Tenn., extended an invitation to first responders from more than 200 police, fire and emergency medical agencies in Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Jefferson,…
By Wes Wade, The Daily Times — Police, firefighters and emergency personnel converged on a Maryville business Friday afternoon, however instead of an emergency response, their presence was for an event to honor law enforcement and first responders. The “Honoring our Heroes” event drew a large community response, bringing police, firefighters and emergency personnel from…
By Cortney Roark, Knoxville News Sentinel — MARYVILLE — East Tennessee law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians gathered for barbecue, drinks and live music Friday at Vanquish Worldwide’s “Honoring Our Heroes” event. Vanquish, a company that specializes in security and transportation services, invited officers from more than 200 police, fire and emergency medical…
Though Vanquish Worldwide continually shows support to military personnel both active and retired, we also want to show support and honor to local law enforcement, firefighter and EMT personnel, who also put their lives on the line every day for our nation’s safety. Vanquish Worldwide is hosting an appreciation event for police and safety personnel,…
By Wes Wade, The Daily Times — A Maryville business is hosting an appreciation event for police and first responders, and has invited the community to attend the free gathering. Hosted by Vanquish Worldwide, the event will take place Friday, June 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will be held at Vanquish Worldwide Headquarters,…
Be sure to RSVP for our Honoring Our Heroes – Law Enforcement, Firefighter and EMT Appreciation Event on June 19th!!! We are pleased to announce that both Congressman Jimmy Duncan and Maryville Police and Fire Chief Tony Crisp will be speaking at the event in addition to our President and CEO Eric Barton and Front…
Though Memorial Day has already come and gone and Independence Day is just around the corner, those of us at Vanquish Worldwide believe we should support our service men and women, both active and retired, not only on holidays celebrating our military and nation but all year round. With many veteran employees and with contracts…
By Jim Harris, Transportation and Logistics International — Eric Barton knows what it takes to transport fuel and other important supplies safely in some of the world’s most challenging regions. As a U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer for 11 years, Barton was responsible for threat analysis related to troop and material movement in Kuwait and…
By The Daily Times staff — Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide, a once grass-roots business which has become an international multimillion-dollar company, is celebrating its eighth anniversary. In a news release, Vanquish Worldwide founder, President and CEO Eric W. Barton attributed the company’s success to continuous strategic moves. With specialties in transportation, logistics, security services, facility support, vehicle…
May 20, 2015 08:52 AM Eastern Standard Time Maryville, Tenn. – BUSINESS WIRE (May 20, 2015) – Vanquish Worldwide Founder, President and CEO Eric W. Barton announced earlier this week the U.S. based contracting firm’s upcoming eight-year anniversary, pointing to the company’s strategic moves and keys to success that have helped the once grassroots business flourish to an international,…
Vanquish Worldwide is in its third year of performance on a multimillion-dollar federal contract with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the five-year contract, Vanquish provides emergency response facility management and technical coordination of emergency and counter terrorism response equipment at three facilities in Portland, Ore., Seattle, Wash., and Anchorage, Alaska. Our expert team of…
The GoGreenET Green Business Recognition Program recently designated Vanquish Worldwide as one of the Knoxville-area companies designated as a Green achiever! GoGreenET’s Green Business Recognition Program seeks to highlight businesses and organizations that have made their operations more environmentally friendly. These are companies that have made significant progress in recycling/waste reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy and/or…
Vanquish Worldwide is continuing to grow its domestic government and commercial transportation business all the while providing ongoing excellence to clients across the globe. On Saturday, May 2, 2015 Vanquish completed a roundtrip line haul for the U.S. Army Strategic Command’s 1st Space Brigade, providing trucks and trailers with drivers from Colorado Springs, Colo., to…
Vanquish Worldwide is pleased to announce that President and CEO Eric W. Barton was awarded the Young Entrepreneur Award during the Knoxville Chamber’s 2015 Pinnacle Business Awards Friday evening, May 8, 2015 at the Knoxville Convention Center in recognition of outstanding business practices and community support. Barton was among three finalists up for selection for…
By Knoxville News-Sentinel staff — Knoxville’s best in business were celebrated Friday by 800 people gathered at the Knoxville Convention Center for the 11th annual Knoxville Chamber Pinnacle Business Awards gala. Companies and individuals were recognized in nine award categories. The winners are: All Occasion Catering: the Small Business Excellence Award, for business that has 50…
Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program promotes the involvement of women in the construction of Habitat houses. Women Build works with affiliates to nurture, recruit and train women to build and maintain simple, decent, healthy and affordable homes. This year’s Blount County Women Build recipient is Family Promise of Blount County graduate Merrily Dixon and…
ROCKWOOD, Tenn. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – LexLin Gypsy Ranch, the largest Gypsy Vanner Ranch in the U.S., announces the 2nd year of their national Gypsy Gift™ program which matches registered Gypsy Vanner Horses with Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) accredited equine therapy centers across the country. The Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) programs…
Russellville, Tennessee March 4, 2015: Shockwave Motors, Inc. Shockwave Motors, Inc. received a grant from Jonathan Williams, founder of the Tennessee Veterans Business Association; the grant was made possible by Eric W. Barton, President and CEO of Vanquish Worldwide. Accepting the grant was John McMillian, CEO of Shockwave Motors, Inc. John said, “I…
February 24, 2015 09:06 AM Eastern Standard Time MARYVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Vanquish Worldwide along with LexLin Ranch released its 2013 & 2014 Annual Charitable Contributions review, reporting $6.8 million in donations to nonprofit organizations across the globe. Since Vanquish Worldwide has seen exponential growth from its successful government services and commercial transportation small business, Eric…
MARYVILLE, Tenn. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Vanquish Worldwide, a transportation and customer service leader within the transportation industry, announces an increase to its current Over the Road (OTR) driver pay package. The increase will impact all current Vanquish Logistics drivers, as well as drivers seeking employment with the company. 60 for 60 – Driver base…
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Vanquish Worldwide was recently honored with the 2015 “Veterans Innovator Award” at the Fifth Annual Business and Education Showcase sponsored by the Tennessee Veterans Business Association (TVBA). This award recognizes a company that is an innovator in its field. Vanquish, along with owner Eric W. Barton, have pioneered a new road for…
This January, Vanquish Worldwide and other members of the public and private sector business community joined together for the Fifth Annual Tennessee Veterans Business Association (TVBA) Business and Education Expo. This is a unique event that combines a business-to-business showcase with a career and education opportunity summit for veterans. The two-day event took place at…
On Oct. 30, 2014 Vanquish Worldwide hosted the Blount Chamber Coffee Club at its global headquarters in Maryville, Tenn. Click the link below for more information on the event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_k0bGbaZDo
Blount County Chamber of Commerce Maryville, Tenn. – Six individuals and businesses that gave their time and resources to make Blount County a special place to live and work were honored at the Blount Partnership Best of Blount Awards held at the Clayton Center for the Arts Thursday evening. Alcoa Inc., Mary Beth West Communications,…
December 02, 2014 08:17 AM Eastern Standard Time MARYVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vanquish Worldwide, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to providing worldwide transportation services to the U.S. government and commercial clients since 2007, has been awarded a bridge contract for National Afghan Trucking (NAT) Services and a follow-on NAT contract (NAT 2.0) as…
Eric W. Barton, President & CEO of Vanquish Worldwide, accepts Large Business and Philanthropist of the Year Awards at the 2014 Best of Blount Awards
By United Press International staff — MARYVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2013 (UPI) — U.S. support services company Vanquish Worldwide LLC will continue to transport construction materials and other items to U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The continued distribution services for more than 400 Forward Operating Bases in the country comes through an exercise of a contact option…
Vanquish Worldwide celebrated its open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 13th with live music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres at its global headquarters at 235 S. Old Glory Road in Maryville. Click below for a link to a Blount County Chamber of Commerce video on the ceremony:
By Robert Norris, The Daily Times — Vanquish Worldwide. The name evokes power and distance with a sense of precision and vagueness all at once. Sort of like the military. That’s no coincidence. Consider the founder, president and CEO. Eric Barton spent 11 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He intended to make a career…
The Vanquish Worldwide Scholarship – A permanently restricted endowment of $100,000 for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Maryville, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– By utilizing the highest quality of equipment, drivers and transportation specialists, solid in-house CDL training, and proven operating procedures from years of transport & logistics experience, Vanquish’s transition to the commercial sector was rapid, seamless and successful. Vanquish currently provides local and long distance truckload service to over 20 commercial clients across…
Maryville, Tenn. — Vanquish Worldwide was assigned its first Line Haul at 1500 on 3 Feb 2014 for dispatch on 4 Feb 2014 from the Nashville, Tennessee terminal. The assignment was a two leg round trip taking a set of doubles to a location just east of St. Louis, Missouri on Interstate 64 and exchanging…
January 29, 2014 10:22 AM Eastern Standard Time MARYVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vanquish Worldwide, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to providing worldwide support services to the U.S. Government and commercial market sector since 2007, has been awarded a supplemental contract to their prime contract issued by the U.S. Central Command for National Afghan…
By United Press International staff MARYVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30 (UPI) — Support services company Vanquish Worldwide has received a $10.2 million contract to remove U.S. military equipment and supplies fromAfghanistan. The National Afghan Trucking contract is a supplemental award to a current agreement to the U.S. Central Command. “We are honored to assist the U.S.…
Maryville, TN (PRWEB) Nov. 1, 2013 — Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide, a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award of multiple FedEx Ground Line Haul routes providing pickup and delivery services and package transport on “long haul” routes across the…
MARYVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Vanquish Worldwide, LLC, an international company providing worldwide support services to the US Government and the commercial market sector, has been awarded the second option period for their prime contract issued by the US Central Command for National Afghan Trucking (NAT). NAT is one of the largest transportation contracts in Afghanistan and vital…
Maryville, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vanquish Worldwide, LLC a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. Government and the commercial market sector, has been awarded a $1 million prime contract to provide vehicle maintenance and preventative maintenance services for the US Marine Corps. Vanquish Worldwide will inspect, repair and maintain mission-critical flight…
By The Daily Times staff — Vanquish Worldwide of Friendsville has been awarded a multimillion-dollar federal contract to provide equipment management and warehouse services to the Environmental Protection Agency, the company announced. The company will manage emergency and counter-terrorism response vehicles and equipment. Vanquish provides warehouse managers and equipment technicians for three EPA warehouse facilities…
Vanquish Worldwide is fortunate to be able to support the Foreign Agricultural Service’s (FAS) Food for Progress Program and transport 68.5 metric tons of soybeans to several locations throughout Afghanistan. Vanquish will begin transport of the soybeans upon arrival to Bagram Airfield. The following link provides more information about FAS and the Minnesota soy bean…
By United Press International staff — KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 14 (UPI) — Operations and maintenance services at an Iraq’s Basra International Airport will be performed for the U.S. Department of State by Vanquish Worldwide. Services for the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service will include onsite services such as training of contractor and host nation personnel,…
Vanquish Worldwide, LLC an international company providing worldwide support services to the US Government and the commercial market sector, has been awarded a prime contract by the Expeditionary Contracting Command, Oahu, Hawaii to support the mobilization and demobilization for Army Reservist and Army National Guard, who deploy, and redeploy within the Pacific Region. Vanquish Worldwide,…
Maryville, Tenn. – Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide, a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing global support services to the U.S. government and the commercial market sector, announced today its award of a new, multi-million dollar federal contract to provide operations and maintenance support at the Basra International Airport to support aviation operations of the DoS…
By Mary Godie, WBIR — For the next two years, a local defense company will supply materials and support to the troops in Afghanistan. Vanquish Worldwide is under a $983 million defense contract. By the time it’s up, they’re hoping to stimulate the economy right here in East Tennessee. The President and CEO of the Friendsville…
By Josh Flory, Knoxville News Sentinel — An East Tennessee defense contractor has been tapped to participate in a large contract aimed at safely moving supplies to U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Vanquish Worldwide, based in Friendsville, is led by a former Marine with ties to a pair of other local defense contractors. Earlier this month,…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 15, 2011) Vanquish Worldwide, LLC, an international company providing worldwide support services to the US Government and the commercial market sector, has been awarded a prime contract by the US Central Command for National Afghan Trucking (NAT). Vanquish Worldwide will be distributing reconstruction material, security equipment, fuel, miscellaneous dry cargo, and life…
Vanquish Worldwide is pleased to announce the start of our sister company, Vanquish Worldwide – Afghanistan. Vanquish Worldwide – Afghanistan is a majority Afghan owned company that focuses on our commitment to the US Governments Afghan first initiative, which utilizes local national companies and people to execute contracts. By utilizing local national personnel it supports…
Vanquish Worldwide Announces Opening of New Office in Kurdistan, Iraq, To Help Develop Business in the Growing Northern Iraq Region President Eric W. Barton of the government contracting firm Vanquish Worldwide today announced that Vanquish has expanded operations in Iraq by opening up a new office in the city of Irbil. The office will be…
