Family-owned and -operated trucking company

is expanding its operations in Ripley — a $2 million corporate investment that will create 25 jobs.

The expansion involves the addition of 12 trucks and trailers, new equipment, and the extension of the company's truck and trailer parking and lay-down area.

Established in 2001, Barefoot Carriers primarily provides over-the-road trucking and long-haul service throughout the United States. The company's customers range from medical suppliers to furniture manufacturers, with its largest customer being Ashely Furniture.

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