The power of one is important to Averitt: the idea that the whole is the greater than the sum of its parts. We love to talk about The Power of One -- the power of the impact our associates can make individually, and the power we as a team have to deliver any solution to our customers. This week we want to say thanks to a key part that makes the power of one possible, our driving associates.

Celebrate National Driver Appreciation Week as we say thanks to our driving associates for all they do!

Demond Thomas is a former owner-operator who sold his truck and joined the Averitt team as a city driver and is now a frontline leader. Demond reflects on the opportunities to learn and grow with Averitt that are helping him on his career path.   

Our new LTL pay increase taking place is over a dollar an hour increase for our hourly associates like our city and intermodal drivers, CDL qualified dock, dock associates,diesel mechanics positions and a 5 cent increase for our mileage shuttle drivers. 

Omar Moreno started with Averitt as a dock associate in 2017 and is currently a CDL-A city driver. Omar reflects on his opportunities with Averitt and why he loves the work environment. 

Joseph Anderson started with Averitt in 2014 and is currently a CDL-A city driver, but started out as a dock associate. Joseph reflects on Averitt’s promote from within and profit sharing practices and how they have helped him grow in his career.

Ashanti Butler started with Averitt in 2021 and is currently a CDL-qualified dock associate. Ashanti reflects on how he had the opportunity to go from just being a dock associate to being a driver too.

As an Averitt regional driver, you'll enjoy weekly home time, excellent pay, and a supportive team of colleagues committed to your success. You'll have access to top-of-the-line equipment and technology, so you can feel confident that you're driving the best equipment on the road. Plus, Averitt's commitment to safety and communications means you'll always be supported. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the industry, you can find a home at Averitt!

Averitt associates have a big heart, and when some of our teammates heard about an opportunity to provide Play-Doh to the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, they knew they had to give their best effort to collect in a big way. Our associates took on the challenge, even gathering help from our customers.