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From the Driver's Seat - How to Achieve Better MPG
On this episode of From the Driver's Seat, Director of Driver Services, David Broyles, welcomed truckload driver Tom Sayman and his fleet manager, Shannon Fisher to discuss How to Achieve Better MPG. Fuel efficiency is a great way for the drivers on our team to reduce costs, lessen our environmental impact, and increase profit sharing. Tom recently hit 8.27 moving miles per gallon, showing his impressive commitment to the challenge! Listen in to learn how he does it!
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Averitt's Continued Growth: Investing in Facilities and Infrastructure
At Averitt, we live by the belief of "Always Averitt," which drives us to continually invest in our infrastructure to support our associates and the growing needs of our customers. Over the years, we've made significant investments in our facilities and distribution centers across key logistics hubs, increasing our capacity and expanding our range of supply chain solutions. These upgrades not only enhance our ability to serve current demands but also position us to support future growth.
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There's Always Something to Learn - Dustin Dykes - Preventive Maintenance
"Keep the driver moving." That's the motto of Dustin Dykes, Preventive Maintenance Front Line Leader at our Tifton, GA service center. Dustin, a veteran who has been in maintenance for over 20 years, explains how today's modern equipment and our team's technology work hand-in-hand to make sure that our drivers are on the road and our equipment is in the best shape it can be.
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From the Driver's Seat - Regional Truckload Pay Increase
In this episode of our podcast, From the Driver's Seat, Director of Driver Services, David Broyles, and guest Danny Crooks discuss key updates and industry trends. They cover Operation Thank You Week on June 17th, challenges and opportunities in the truckload industry, fleet adjustments and expansion plans, and the focus on drop-and-hook operations to reduce driver delays. The episode also highlights the commitment to driver home time, fleet refreshes, competitive compensation increases, and the importance of driver safety and referrals. Stay informed and connected with our latest updates in this insightful discussion!
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Winner's Circle - Johnny Haun: 35 Years of Exemplary Service as Dock Associate
Knoxville dock associate Johnny Haun joined our team after graduating from high school, intending to have a part-time job for the summer. And 35 years later, he’s made his career on the Rocky Top platform. Johnny recently joined our Winner’s Circle Podcast with Amos Rogan to talk about how he came to Averitt, what has kept him here and his advice for other associates.
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From the Driver's Seat-Dedicated Update
Watch as Director of Driver's Services and host of From the Driver's Seat, David Broyles talks with Vice President of Dedicated Operations, Dan Singer about the impressive growth and future of Averitt's dedicated team.
Dan, who has been with the company since 1996, shares the insights into the dedicated team's success, including achieving record growth last year. Together, David and Dan discuss the benefits of having a diverse mix of contracts, opportunities for driver transfers, and the importance of maintaining company culture.
Are you looking for a career at a company with undeniable culture and opportunities to grow within the company? The Averitt team may be a fit for you!
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Leading the Averitt Way - Alan Stanley and Dan Singer
Our Vice President of Dedicated operations Dan Singer talks with Alan Stanley, who is retiring from our Nissan team after more than 35 years with Averitt. Alan talks about what made him stay with us for the long haul, how our Profit Sharing plan played a role in his ability to retire, and why he’s signing up to be a member of our Ambassador Team!
Are you looking for a career at a company that is committed to retiring its employees? The Averitt team may be a fit for you!
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Averitt's 2023 Check Presentation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Watch as our associates present Averitt's 2023 check to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and discuss what Averitt Cares for Kids means to them. Since 1986, Averitt Cares for Kids has donated more than $15 million to charities like St. Jude's.
Are you looking for a career at a company with opportunities to give back? The Averitt team may be a fit for you!
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The Winner's Circle Podcast - Women In Transportation: Stories of Growth in Houston
Host Amos Rogan is joined by Skylar Hamilton (frontline leader), Lacenia Calloway (transportation specialist), and Samar Gaorgy (administrative associate) – all based in Houston – who discuss their unique career paths, the role of mentors, and advice for others looking to grow at Averitt.
Are you looking for a career at a company with opportunities to learn and earn more? The Averitt team may be a fit for you!
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From the Driver's Seat Podcast - Keep the Left Door Shut
Our Truckload group is seeing an increase in miles, which means more pay every week. But what steps can you take to add even more to your paycheck?
Host David Broyles is joined by Truckload drivers Rick Tetreault and Kelvin Jones, who share some of their tips that help them enjoy more take-home pay. (HINT: their biggest tip is the title of this episode!)
Are you looking for a career at a company with opportunities to learn and earn more? The Averitt team may be a fit for you!
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The Winner's Circle Podcast Ep. 003 - The Secret to 40 Years: Listening
John Walton's Averitt career spanned four decades, starting in Memphis and wrapping up at our corporate office. From part-time driver to director of safety and compliance, John saw a lot of change over the years. But what remained the same was what he saw as the secret to success: listening. Host Amos Rogan sits down with John to talk about his long career with the Averitt team.
Are you looking for a career at a company with opportunities to learn and grow? The Averitt team may be a fit for you!
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Winner's Circle Podcast: Our Culture Defines Our Team
Watch as LTL Operations Leader and Host of the Winner's Circle Amos Rogan talks with President Barry Blakely about Averitt's culture, stability, and growth opportunities.
Averitt's culture is unique in that it has not changed over time. From the very beginning, the core beliefs of Averitt including hiring well, creating opportunities for associates, staying engaged within local communities, and having innovative solutions for customers, are still what Averitt aims to uphold today.
Are you looking for a career at a company with undeniable culture? The Averitt team may be a fit for you!
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Averitt From the Driver's Seat Podcast: We're Going on Tour!
Watch as David Broyles of our Driver Services leadership talks with On Tour Logistics leader Scott Ulmer and driver Scott Bonner about this special group and what's on the horizon in the concert and production industries.
Are you looking for an Production and Event Driving career? Averitt and the On Tour Logistics team may be a fit for you!
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Averitt Uniforms: Our Commitment to Excellence
A uniform doesn’t make a team, it merely identifies one. The best uniforms, including Averitt’s, reflect the spirit of the people that wear them.
Our sharp-looking uniforms communicate Averitt’s constant commitment to excellence, but our associate’s shared professionalism is truly the thread that ties our team together.
Are you looking for a team with a commitment to excellence? Averitt might be the place for you!
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The Power of One: Making Averitt a Lead Provider
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.
No matter what a customer’s transportation needs may be, Averitt’s talented team of associates is committed to getting the job done right. Take a closer look at how our five driving teams, LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated, and all of our non-driving associates combine to create the Power of One that makes Averitt a lead provider in the industry!
Are you looking for a team with the Power of One? Averitt might be the place for you!
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Patriotic Pies: Military Charities
At Averitt, our commitment to supporting veterans and active military service members is at the forefront of our values. We recently had the honor of participating in some remarkable community service projects, each designed to bring joy and appreciation to those who have selflessly served our country.
We’re honored to have played a role in a special mission – transporting Moon Pies from fellow Tennessee-based Chattanooga Bakery to the soldiers stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This initiative is part of the Patriotic Pie project by Chattanooga Bakery, where schools engage in fundraising efforts by selling boxes of Moon Pies. Purchasers could choose to send their orders directly to military personnel, bringing a bit of sweetness to soldiers.
This year, 10,000 boxes of Moon Pies were purchased. We were excited and honored to use our military-themed trailer to deliver the Moon Pies to Fort Campbell in late November. Missions like these further our commitment to our nation’s servicemen and servicewomen. We take pride in being part of a legacy that spans over a century, focusing on community and shared moments of kindness.
Are you a veteran or a military spouse looking for a place to jumpstart your career? Or are you just looking for a team that is committed to giving back? Averitt might be the place for you!
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10,000 Cards for the Troops
At Averitt, we’re committed to proudly honoring those who have served in the military and participating in service projects that give back to our communities. Charity Bailey, Director of Truckload Sales Dallas, tells the story of how Averitt’s Texas region got involved with collecting cards for our troops.
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Leading the Averitt Way - Dwayne Gribble
Looking for a team you can retire with? Averitt may be the place for you!
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Holiday Video: No Stopping Christmas!
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Averitt Veterans Day 2023
Today and every day, we take the time to celebrate our associates who have served in the military.
In total, about 15% of Averitt associates are military veterans. We know our team is stronger when veterans wear the Averitt uniform, so we cultivate an atmosphere of support and structure for our military associates to have solid, long-term, rewarding careers. From our pledge to hire veterans to creating a culture that best supports our nation’s service members, Averitt’s commitment to veterans encompasses everything we do.
Thank you to the associates and families of our associates who have served!
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Averitt Cares For Kids—This Year’s Contributions
Averitt Cares for Kids is a non-profit charitable giving organization funded by and on behalf of our associates. This year, Averitt associates have been able to donate $1,200,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the largest donation in the history of our partnership. Additionally, since the beginning of Averitt’s partnership with St. Jude in the 90s, we’ve raised more than $11 million total.
We were also able to donate enough Play-Doh to last St. Jude an entire year and foster children’s creativity at St. Jude’s.
All of this is made possible through the power of one program, where associates elect to have $1 per week contributions deducted from their payroll on a weekly basis, associate contributions, company contributions made in recognition of associates' accomplishments, participation in Team Up Community Challenge projects, and life events.
Thanks to our associates and this partnership, these children and their families have hope for the future!
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Driver Appreciation 2023—Five Drivers Assigned New Trucks
As a part of driver appreciation week, we love to give back to the force that keeps us running, our associates. Annually, part of our driver appreciation week is assigning five brand new trucks, one for each day of driver appreciation week, to five of our driving associates. This year’s winners are Brian Mishler, Fredery Espinal Castro, Roger Langlie, Tammy Martin, and Frantz Philippe.
Congratulations and thank you for all you do for Averitt!
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National Driver Appreciation Week: The Power of One
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!
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Demond Thomas - From Owner-Operator to Averitt Leader - The Sky is the Limit at Averitt
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.
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LTL June Pay Increase
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.
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Omar Moreno - Dock to Driver - Averitt is More Than a Job
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.
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Joseph Anderson - Dock-to-Driver - Promote From Within
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.
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Ashanti Butler - Dock-to-Driver - 'Averitt Makes You Want More Out of Life'
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.
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What's it Like to be an Averitt Regional Driver?
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!
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Dajae Williams - Dock-to-Driver - "It's a great place to start a career"
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Play-Doh with a Purpose
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.
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On Tour Logistics - Secured and Ready to Roll
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Cut From the Same Cloth
Our drivers, dock workers, mechanics, and administration may all have different roles and different backgrounds, but there’s one thing that they all have in common, character. At Averitt, we pride ourselves on knowing that we have a shared passion of helping others and moving forward.
Our uniforms are more than just a bunch of stitched fabric. They're more than just a red polo. They’re a symbol of a group of individuals who share the same values and attitude.
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Uriel Garcia - Dock-To-Driver - "Just Being On the Road is Amazing"
Uriel Garcia started at Averitt in 2021 as a CDL-Qualified dock associate. Having his CDL-A, he was ready to start driving but had a few restrictions on his license. Luckily, Averitt’s Dock-To-Driver program was here to help Uriel pursue his passion for driving.
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Willie Lewis - Dock-To-Driver - "Go For Your Dreams"
Willie Lewis joined Averitt in 2021 as a dock associate. As soon as he heard about our Dock-To-Driver program, he knew he had to do it. While working on the dock, his driver trainer helped him earn his CDL-A, and he has taken some of the skills from his dock work with him on the road.
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Making Christmas Magic Possible
This year’s holiday video celebrates the people who help make the magic possible – our Averitt teammates! We hope you enjoy the video as we thank our associates for all they do to deliver Christmas magic during this season and logistics magic all year long!
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Domitilo Ramos – Dock-To-Driver – ‘You never know until you step into a truck'
In 2005, Domitilo Ramos joined Averitt’s Dallas Service Center as a dock associate. Now, he is one of our many associates that has joined our Dock-To-Driver Program and earned his CDL-A.
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Hear from Marlo Thomas about Averitt's Relationship with St. Jude
As Averitt celebrates its 32nd year of partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Marlo Thomas shares some wonderful thoughts about Averitt associates who have helped “… beat all of the odds and make childhood cancer a thing of the past.”
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Veterans Day 2022 - Thank You!
Over a thousand of our current associates - including drivers, members of our executive team, logistics and operations leaders, and administrative professionals - have served or are currently serving in the military. Hiring military personnel is more than a trend for us. It’s a natural fit.
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Robbie Cantrell - Dock-to-Driver - Big Things Can Happen in a Short Amount of Time
Hardworking and ambitious, Robbie began his career with Averitt just a few years ago, and already it is paying off with his joining our dock-to-driver program.
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A Brand New Set of Keys for Five Drivers - Driver Appreciation 2022
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Adam Miller - Dock-to-Driver - "Good Drivers Aren't Born, They're Bred"
Veteran and Cincinnati driver Adam Miller was referred to Averitt by a family member back in 2011 and joined our team working on the dock. When his service center director presented the opportunity, he joined our dock-to-driver training program and never looked back.
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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (VIDEO)
To all the drivers keeping America moving out there on the road, we celebrate you this week (and every week!). To our drivers in Averitt red, we've put together this video to hype you up for this week even more. Thank you for all you do - this week and EVERY week!
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Guaranteed Weekly Minimum Pay for Regional and Flatbed Drivers
You heard that right! All regional and flatbed drivers now make a guaranteed minimum pay of $1250 in 5 days! Your mind can now be at ease if the week doesn’t shake out the way you were expecting.
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Averitt Family Softball Tournament 2022
This month Averitt welcomed over 800 associates, family members, and friends to the annual Averitt Family Softball Tournament in Nashville! Due to COVID-19, this is the first time in two years that this event has occurred.
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Jackie Earwood - Why Averitt? - "Everybody Treats You Like Somebody"
Jackie Earwood is a flatbed driver who started with Averitt in 2012. Jackie explains how he loves the community and home time that comes with being a part of the Averitt team.
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Brian Jennings - Why Averitt? - "Averitt is Home"
Brian Jennings has been a regional truckload driver out of Knoxville, TN since 2014. Brian gives a heartfelt testimonial about his love for Averitt, the benefits we offer, and his career with us.
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Our Skilled Diesel Mechanics – Hear from Associates About Why They’re the Best
Diesel mechanics at Averitt are some of the most talented people on our team! Several driving associates reflect on how our maintenance teams have assisted them and kept them going.
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Colin Padal - Dock-to-Driver - "Work Your Way Up On the Path That You Choose"
Colin Padal started with Averitt as a part-time dock associate where he worked for eight months before becoming a full-time city driver. Colin reflects on the opportunities to learn and grow with Averitt that helped him on his career path.
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Bennie Paul - Why Averitt? - 'You HaveTo Look at More Than Cents Per Mile"
Bennie Paul started with Averitt as a regional driver in October 2020 after being referred by a neighbor who has worked with Averitt for almost 30 years! Bennie says he chose Averitt because of home time and stayed because of the company culture and support he found with Averitt.
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Ron Washburn - Why Averitt? - 'You Will Better Yourself, Your Family'
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Tammy Whichard - Why Averitt? - 'When I Call ... Someone Answers"
Tammy Whichard is an Averitt regional truckload driver based in North Carolina and is also a member of our Driver Advisory Council. When asked "Why did you choose Averitt?," Tammy had several reasons that brought her to the Averitt team!
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David VanMeter - 'It's the People That Make the Difference'
Averitt sales team member David VanMeter has been a part of our team since 1995 and has served in many different roles during his time in the transportation industry - everything from driver to operations and now to sales.
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Ty Miller - 'There is Always Going to Be a Need for Transportation'
From the moment that Ty Miller graduated high school, he knew his future was in transportation. Through a referral from one of his friends, he came to Averitt as a Frontline Leader and hasn't regretted it one moment since!
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Roman Anguiano - Maintenance Frontline Leader
Roman Anguiano loves being a part of the Averitt team because of our team's strong dedication to stability. With 22 years with our team in Texas, Roman — an ASE-certified Master Technician — serves as an equipment maintenance frontline leader.
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Dave Enzor - Spending Time With Family and Friends on the Weekends
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Juan Rosales - from Driver to Leader
When Juan Rosales joined the Averitt team as a city driver, he was attracted to our team's professional equipment and culture. After a few years as a driver, picking up and delivering freight throughout his local area, his needs changed, and he began to look at the dispatch process and learn more about how his skills could be used in leadership.
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Father and Son Regional Truckload Drivers - Rick and John Tetreault
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Joe Ramsey - 'We're All Family'
Joe Ramsey is an Averitt regional driver and a member of our driver advisory council. Why does he love driving as part of the Averitt team? "We're all family," according to Joe.
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Averitt is Ready For What's Next
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Bobby Dunn: Averitt Gets You Home
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Sean Linton - It's How They Treat You
Regional Truckload Driver Sean Linton is so glad he found the Averitt family and loves the way it feels working with his teammates. Sean also serves as part of our Driver's Advisory Council and helps the Averitt team determine plans and policies that affect all drivers on our team.
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Eric Cook, Averitt Dedicated Driver - Vance, AL
We like to think that Averitt is a perfect fit for our drivers, and Eric thinks so, too! In his search, he found Averitt and the benefits and opportunities he has secured have been a great fit for him. Take a listen as Eric explains his experiences at Averitt.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Averitt - 2021
For over 50 years, we have been delivering Christmas magic, one memory at a time. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we want to take this moment to thank every person who has been a part of our team, and those who will help us make new memories in the new years ahead.
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City Driver Howard Bethea - Celebrating Averitt's Anniversary
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Darrell White - Promote From Within - Dallas, TX Operations Manager
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Celebrates Averitt's 50th Anniversary
To help Averitt celebrate our 50th year, the team at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital created a special video. Thank you, St. Jude team for honoring not only Averitt's longevity, but our team's commitment to helping others!
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Tiffina Johnson - Thankful for Averitt's Flexible Driving Roles
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Dan Mason - U.S. Veteran and Averitt Frontline Leader
Dan Mason learned about discipline and leadership in the military and found a home for those skills at Averitt. Now, as an LTL Frontline Leader at our Dallas service center, he works alongside drivers and associates he calls "family."
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Five Drivers Receive Keys to New 2022 Freightliner Cascadias
As part of our recent Driver Appreciation Week festivities, five Truckload drivers had their names drawn as the winners of a 2022 Freightliner truck assignment!
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Averitt 50th Anniversary Slideshow
Has it been 50 years already? In some ways, it seems like we are just getting started. As we pass the fifty-year mile marker, we broke out the scrapbook with some photos of people and equipment from along the way.
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Rigo & Jesse Martinez - Dock to Driver
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Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week - Sept 12-18, 2021
Every year, Averitt celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NDAW). Though we strive to celebrate our driving force every day, the pandemic has underscored just how much our communities depend on professional truck drivers. As frontline workers, your tireless efforts and dedication to the job is appreciated, not just by Averitt, but by our customers and communities we serve.
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Eddie Stephenson - Birmingham City Driver
For 30 years, Eddie has been serving Averitt's customers, and he loves being helpful and providing top-quality service to his community.
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Averitt Driver - Henrique Fernandes - This Team Treats You Like Family
Averitt driver Henrique Fernandes has been driving for quite a while - but has never experienced anything like this!
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Why Dedicated Driver Royshawn Chose Averitt
Averitt dedicated driver Royshawn Teasley feels that Averitt is a perfect fit for his values and goals, and that's why he's chosen Averitt for his driving career.
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Chattanooga Heroes
Several of our Chattanooga teammates recently stepped up to provide life-saving assistance to a fellow teammate. Check out this video that shows how helping others is simply part of who we are!
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Drive With The Power Of One
At Averitt, we haven't stayed in business for 50 years by just letting anyone wear our uniforms. The most important decision we make each day is hiring the right people. Are you one of us?
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Averitt Parking and Amenities
The job of an over-the-road truck driver can come with a lot of unknowns. Which means finding safe and secure facilities for everything from parking to basic amenities is a daily concern.
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Dedicated Flex Driving at Averitt
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Five Lucky Regional Drivers Get a New Set of Keys
The grand prize of our 2020 Driver Appreciation Week drawings was the assignment of five brand-new Freightliners. Gary Sasser, our chairman and CEO, and other members of our leadership recently met with the winning associates to deliver their new keys! Check out more of their visit in this video!
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Averitt Celebrates National Driver Appreciation Week, Sept 13-19, 2020
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Messages of Encouragement from Our Drivers
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Averitt's Leadership Team Thanks Associates
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Driver Chris Yohn is Focusing on the Positive
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Message from Our President and COO
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Appreciating What You Do
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Allen "Cowboy" Welch Selected as Truck Driver of the Year
Averitt On Tour Logistics driver Allen “Cowboy” Welch was recently recognized by the production and touring industry with an incredible honor, as he was named the Live Production Summit Driver of the Year!
Jackie Sartain finds new start at Averitt
When her former company recently filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations, Jackie Sartain was looking for a new start in her professional driving career.
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Paul Bratcher, 26-year U.S. Veteran uses GI Bill funds
Regional driver Paul Bratcher came to Averitt a year ago after a 26-year Army career, and he’s glad he joined the team!
See more of Paul’s story in this video, including how he used his GI Bill funds for his transition, and find out why he says Averitt “always has your back.”
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Robert Kinkead, U.S. Veteran and Averitt Regional Driver
Robert Kinkead, U.S. Veteran, did his research before selecting a driving career with Averitt. According to Robert, he kept his eyes open and spoke with Averitt drivers in his travels, and finally made the decision to come to Averitt!
Joyce Matthews - A 40-Year Averitt Career
Corporate payroll associate Joyce Matthews recently retired after an incredible 40 years of service!
Shop Leader Johnathan Cole - Growing with Averitt
Knoxville shop leader Johnathan Cole has been with Averitt for 17 years, and he’s experienced career growth during that time to be in his current role.
Scott Dasch - 20-year military veteran and firefighter joins Averitt team
Regional driver Scott Dasch served 20 years in the Navy and 10 more as a firefighter, and his passion for driving brought him to the Averitt team.
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Andy Patterson: 40 Years at Averitt
Shuttle driver Andy Patterson recently celebrated an incredible career milestone – 40 years of service with Averitt!
In this video, Andy shares what has kept him here for the long haul, and why our team is a great one to be a part of.
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Happy Holidays from Averitt!
It's Christmas and Santa needs a miracle! Watch Averitt's holiday video to find out who comes to save the day for Santa and save Christmas.
Averitt's Associate Profit Sharing Plan
Averitt's Profit Sharing program is an exciting opportunity where all associates share in the rewards of the team's efforts.
Lavern Carter - 10-year Army Veteran Finds Home at Averitt
Regional truckload driver Lavern Carter served in the Army for 10 years, and she recently chose Averitt for several reasons including our appreciation for the military, our commitment to teamwork and the diversity of our team! Learn more about Lavern in this video!
New Set of Keys for Five Lucky Regional Drivers
As part of our recent 2019 Driver Appreciation Week festivities, five lucky regional drivers won the grand prize of a 2020 Freightliner truck assignment!
Check out this video to watch Gary Sasser presenting these associates with the keys to their brand-new trucks!
Darrell White: From Driver to Operations Manager
Darrell White started as a driver with Averitt in 1995. Through his hard work and dedication he was promoted to a driver trainer, then driver leader, and is now the operations manager of the largest service center at Averitt Express.
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Averitt Celebrates National Driver Appreciation Week, Sept 8-14, 2019
The men and women who have chosen professional driving as a career, whether they be local or regional, form not only the foundation of Averitt, but the backbone of our entire economy.
Alan Stanley: 30 Years of Dedicated Service
Alan Stanley started with the Averitt team as a mechanic 30 years ago and is now a leader with our Dedicated/Supply Chain operation in Smyrna, TN.
Check out this video where Alan explains what has driven his 30-year career at Averitt.
From Dock to Service Center Director: Vincent Washington
If you're looking for a great example of Averitt's culture of promoting from within, it’s Vincent Washington . Vincent started his Averitt career as a part-time dock associate, and has also served as a full-time dock associate, frontline leader and sales associate. Recently, Vincent accepted the role of Service Center Director at our Augusta facility. Watch this video to hear more of Vincent's story.
Chris Staggs: A 40 year career with Averitt
Corporate associate Chris Staggs recently retired from Averitt after an incredible 40-year career. Chris served as a programmer/analyst for our system services team, and she was on the front lines of our transition into the computer age.
From Dock to Driver: Jose Martinez
16-year dock associate Jose Martinez wanted to grow in his career and he took that opportunity by participating in Averitt's "Dock to Driver" program, an on-the-job training program where he could earn his CDL-A while working on the dock.
From New Driver to Service Center Director: Isaiah Woodard
Fort Myers service center director Isaiah Woodard is a perfect example of our team’s commitment to promoting from within. He began his Averitt career in 2014 as a Truckload driver, and after eight months was promoted to a frontline leader position. After three years there, Isaiah moved into his current role. Watch this video to see how Isaiah has grown in his career!
Brian Barnes - From Dock to CDL-A Driver
After having a conversation with an Averitt driver trainer, dock associate Brian Barnes made the decision to advance his career in Averitt's "Dock to Driver" program, an on-the-job training program where he was paid to work on the dock while earning his CDL-A.
Averitt 1,200 by 2020 Veterans Hiring Goal - July 2019 Update
Averitt Express recently celebrated a major achievement in its ongoing efforts to support military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. After making the pledge in 2016 to hire an additional 1,200 veterans by 2020, the company officially completed its 1,200th veteran hire on July 9, accomplishing its intended goal with over five months to spare.
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Listening To Your Feedback On Our New Volvo Trucks!
Averitt has a strong track record of listening to our associates’ feedback, and one way we’ve done that is with the new Volvo trucks that have come into our system! We asked our drivers for their thoughts on the new VNL sleeper cabs and VNR daycabs, and we invested in every safety technology feature that Volvo offers.
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From Part-Time Admin to Service Center Director: Melissa Goff
Kendall Painter - From Dock to Driver
Dock associate Kendall Painter was looking for her opportunity to grow and found it in Averitt's "Dock to Driver" program, an on-the-job training program where she was paid to work on the dock while learning the skills to earn her CDL-A.
Tony Brown: 35 Years of Leadership
For 35 years, Nashville and Fayetteville TN service center director Tony Brown has played an important role for our team.
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Jay Ozburn goes from dock to driver with Averitt's unique training program
Nashville, TN dock associate Jay Ozburn found his opportunity to grow by participating in Averitt's "Dock to Driver" program, an on-the-job training program where he was paid to work the dock while learning the skills to earn his CDL-A.
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Averitt's Exclusive Driver Development Centers
Averitt is committed to a complete training process! After completing any needed on-the-road training with an Averitt Driver Trainer, students visit one of our Driver Development Centers. Drivers that spend time at the Driver Development Centers leave with increased confidence and a passion to serve our customers safely.
At Averitt, Every Day is Gameday - Are You Bringing Your 'A' Game?
Every day is gameday for Averitt drivers and associates! See why we are proud to wear Averitt Red. Do you bring your "A" game every day? If so, you might be a great Averitt associate!
Navy SEAL Finds Home at Averitt
Jay Sukov served our country in the Navy for 30 years and was a Navy SEAL, and he recently joined the Averitt team as a driver for one of our dedicated accounts. In this video, Jay talks about his Navy career and what brought him to our team!
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Married Team Shuttle Couple
Birmingham team shuttle drivers Chariot and William Hughes share how they got into the transportation industry, how they met each other and what brought them to the Averitt team!
Drivers and Fleet Managers work together for success
Our fleet managers take care of our drivers. Learn more about this special relationship when you watch this video, which features our fleet manager team and driver team discussing how they work together as a team for mutual success.
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Our Heroes Wear Red
OUR HERO, THE DRIVER
"They're the heroes the road deserves, they're the ones you can count on. So they'll keep driving. Because they can handle the job - they're everyone's heroes. They're professionals, watchful protectors of the road. Our heroes..."
Alright, so that might not be the EXACT quote from the end of Christopher Nolan's epic super hero movie The Dark Knight, but it's how we THOUGHT it should end. Drivers may not wear capes or fight against comic book villains on a nightly basis, but you have to admit that they are the everyday heroes that help keep our world turning.
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Saluting Truckload Over 20 Team Member William Watson
Our Over 20 Team continues to grow every month, and now we have more than 950 associates who are part of this exclusive group. We recently had the privilege of sitting down to talk with one our newest Over 20 Team additions, Eastern NC Truckload associate William Watson!
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What to expect during your Orientation Week at Averitt
In addition to the road test and physical, new associates receive a four-day education on what it means to be an Averitt associate.
The minute you step onto our corporate campus in Cookeville, Tenn., you’ll feel right at home.
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National Driver Appreciation Week - from our team
Every year, our team celebrates our driving force all year - but especially on National Driver Appreciation Week. Hear below from some of our associates, including Chairman and CEO Gary Sasser - about our respect for those that get behind the wheel every day.
