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CORPORATE TIMELINE

Mile markers on our 55+ year journey

The places we've grown. The people who've shaped us. The milestones that keep us moving forward.

1971–2026 · Our journey continues

55 years. Still moving forward.

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2026

2025

2024
Recognition

Averitt recognized by Mastio with quality awards

2023

2022

2021
Recognition

Shippers Rank Averitt As "Most Recommended LTL Provider In Nation via Mastio Study"

Growth & Facilities

Averitt Opens New 400,000 Sq. Ft Distribution and Fulfillment Center in Grand Prairie, TX

Recognition

Averitt Named A 2021 Top Company for Women To Work For In Transportation

Recognition

Averitt Recognized for Fourth Time as a Military Friendly® Company

Our Story

Celebrating 50 years

Averitt celebrates 50th anniversary.

2020
Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens new distribution and fulfillment center in Atlanta, GA

Community

Averitt employees donate record-breaking $1,000,001 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

Recognition

Averitt launches transportation management system called Averitt Connect to provide shippers access to one-stop LTL marketplace

Recognition

Averitt ranked Top LTL Carrier in industry survey

Services & Innovation

Averitt unveils modular crate system called Smart Crate that fuses reusability with technology

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens new international distribution center in Houston, TX

Recognition

Averitt recognized by shippers as providing Top Transportation Management Solutions in the Nation

Recognition

Averitt honored with Top 3PL & Cold Storage, and Top Green Provider Awards

Growth & Facilities

Averitt celebrates 30 years in Greensboro, NC with opening of new facility

Growth & Facilities

Averitt expands North America services with expanded distribution center in Laredo, TX

Recognition

Averitt named St. Jude Employee Giving Partner of the Year

Recognition

Averitt named Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

Community

Averitt Associates Combine to Give 5,000+ Hours of Community Service

Recognition

TTA Honors Averitt with 2020 Clean Diesel Award for Fuel Conservation

Recognition

Averitt Honored with LTL and TL Fleet Safety Awards by TTA

2019
Growth & Facilities

A new chapter in distribution and fulfillment

Averitt launches distribution and order fulfillment service & new Nashville facility.

Recognition

Averitt named Top Regional LTL Carrier in shipper survey

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens new distribution and fulfillment center near Austin, TX

Services & Innovation

Averitt launches final mile and white glove delivery service

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens new distribution center in Savannah, GA

People & Culture

Averitt surpasses goal to hire 1,200 veterans by 2020

Recognition

Averitt named to Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers

Recognition

Averitt receives Eastman Chemical Company's 'Excellence Award' for Transportation

Recognition

Averitt named #1 Warehousing & Distribution services provider, among other accolades

Recognition

Averitt receives LTL & TL fleet safety awards from TTA

Community

Averitt associates donate $1,000,001 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

2018
Recognition

Averitt awarded two Alliance Awards for results-driven supply chain collaborations

Recognition

Averitt recognized as Military Friendly® company

Recognition

Averitt recognized for quality service by shippers for 20th consecutive year

Recognition

Averitt recognized for sustainable transportation by TDEC & TDOT

People & Culture

Averitt launches OJT diesel mechanic program for veterans and family

Recognition

Averitt named Top Workplace for Women in Transportation

Community

Averitt associates donate $750,001 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

Community

Averitt associates perform more than 4,100 hours of community service

2017
Recognition

Averitt awarded the Flag of Freedom for its commitment to hiring veterans

Recognition

Averitt, PITT Ohio and SalonCentric win Alliance Award

Services & Innovation

Averitt expands truckload service to Maryland and West Virginia

Recognition

Averitt associate contributions to charities top $8 million

Recognition

Averitt named Walmart's Regional LTL Carrier of the Year

Recognition

Averitt named Dollar General's LTL Carrier of the Year

Services & Innovation

Averitt simplifies full load and specialized services with Multimodal Solutions

Community

Averitt associates donate $100,000 to Houston flood relief

Services & Innovation

Averitt introduces full LTL coverage in Illinois and expanded service in Wisconsin

People & Culture

Averitt certified as on-the-job training employer for veterans

Recognition

Averitt named Top Carrier in national customer satisfaction poll

2016
Recognition

Averitt wins overall quality service award through shipper study

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens overseas location in Guangzhou, China

Community

Averitt associates donate $500,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

Recognition

Averitt named Dollar General LTL Carrier of the Year

People & Culture

Averitt announces pledge to hire 1,200 veterans by 2020

Community

Averitt associates donate $25,000 to Red Cross flood relief efforts

Recognition

Averitt named Most Recommended LTL Provider by shippers

2015
Recognition

Averitt associate contributions to children's charities top $7 million

Recognition

Averitt wins fourth straight "Regional Carrier of the Year" from Walmart

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens several additional "Driver Support Centers."

Growth & Facilities

Averitt's National Call Center celebrates 20 years of service

People & Culture

Averitt launches "Referral Rewards Rev Up" program to encourage associate referrals

Services & Innovation

Averitt orders 100 intermodal chassis to strengthen PortSide® service

Services & Innovation

Introducing the Power of One

Averitt launches "Power of One" campaign to demonstrate wide range of services.

2014
Services & Innovation

Averitt launches industry's first 100% mobile-enabled website

Recognition

Averitt and Toshiba win industry award for results-driven supply chain alliance

Recognition

Averitt wins third straight "Regional Carrier of the Year" from Walmart

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens its first-ever "Driver Support Center" in Tifton, Georgia

Community

Averitt associates donate $425,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

Our Story

Averitt earns six nods in national customer satisfaction survey

2013
Our Story

Averitt repeats as Walmart "Regional Carrier of the Year."

Services & Innovation

Averitt launches Paperless Invoicing options for customers

2012
Community

Averitt celebrates 40 years by serving communities

Recognition

Averitt Named a Walmart "Regional Carrier of the Year."

2011
Community

Following devastating tornadoes across the South, Averitt Cares for Kids presents a check for $20,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund

Our Story

Averitt celebrates its 40 year birthday

2010
Services & Innovation

Averitt launches intermodal services

Recognition

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® recognizes Averitt Cares for Kids as “Employee-Giving Partner of the Year."

2009
Community

Averitt Cares for Kids makes its largest contribution ever with a $500,000 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

Our Story

Walmart Selects Averitt for Rising Star Carrier of the Year

Services & Innovation

Averitt launches flatbed services

2008
Services & Innovation

Building a broader LTL network

Averitt joins other regional LTL carriers to form The Reliance Network.

Services & Innovation

Averitt launches Asia-Memphis Express, its ocean LCL service from Asia

2007
Growth & Facilities

Averitt expands its national call center at its corporate headquarters in Cookeville, TN

2006
Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens new distribution facilities in Texas and California

2005
Community

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Averitt Cares for Kids presents a check for $100,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund

Our Story

Think Red Instead

Averitt unveils its “Think Red Instead” campaign, complete with a new corporate logo and red uniforms.

2004
Services & Innovation

Averitt begins offering direct service to Southern California, Milwaukee and Cleveland markets

2003
Services & Innovation

Averitt integrates its dedicated and logistics service units and renames the newly integrated unit "Averitt Express Supply Chain Solutions."

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens first PortSide® distribution facility in Long Beach, CA

2002
Our Story

Averitt announces 100% coverage of the state of Texas

2001
Community

In the wake of 9/11, Averitt Cares for Kids presents a check for $100,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund

2000
Services & Innovation

Averitt expands its expedited services to include airfreight

Services & Innovation

Averitt expands its international services to include ocean and international airfreight service to 100 countries

1999
Community

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® names Averitt "Employee-Giving Organization of the Year."

1998
Services & Innovation

Averitt begins providing expedited transportation services

Services & Innovation

Averitt expands its international services to include Mexico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Recognition

Averitt’s annual revenues top the $500 million mark for the first time

1997
Services & Innovation

Averitt establishes dedicated unit by providing dedicated contract carriage services

1996
Growth & Facilities

Averitt launches logistics unit by providing managed facilities, transportation management and transportation network design services

1995
Growth & Facilities

A central home for customer service

Averitt establishes a national customer service call center in Cookeville.

1993
Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens first offshore service center in Puerto Rico

1991
Services & Innovation

Averitt begins providing service to Canada

Services & Innovation

Averitt forms its Averitt Dedicated Services (ADS) unit

Services & Innovation

Now known as Averitt Truckload, ADS begins providing truckload service linking the Southeast to the manufacturing heartland of the North

People & Culture

Averitt implements its associate suggestion program

Growth & Facilities

Averitt moves its corporate maintenance unit to Nashville

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens a new, state-of-the-art service center in Nashville, TN on October 14

1990
Services & Innovation

Averitt tests shipment barcoding for the first time

Services & Innovation

Averitt begins using roll-up trailer doors

People & Culture

The Harvard University School of Business begins using the management style of Averitt Express as a case study model

1989
Services & Innovation

Averitt launches the “On Time. On Target. Intact” tagline

Our Story

Averitt’s annual revenue surpasses $100 million mark for the first time

1987
Growth & Facilities

Averitt moves its corporate offices to Perimeter Place complex in Cookeville on July 13

Services & Innovation

Averitt implements electronic data interchange (EDI) technology

1986
Our Story

Averitt rolls out its “Winner’s Circle” corporate symbol

Community

Averitt Express Associates Charities (AEAC), now known as "Averitt Cares for Kids," is created

Community

One of the first associate-funded charitable giving programs of its kind, AEAC is featured in The Wall Street Journal

1985
Our Story

Averitt receives full-state authority in the state of Tennessee and becomes known as "Tennessee's Carrier."

People & Culture

Averitt associates present the “AE1” trailer to Gary Sasser as a thank you

Services & Innovation

Averitt switches from an IBM computer system to the “Prime” computer system

Growth & Facilities

For the first time, all service centers are "online" with each other

1984
People & Culture

Averitt implements associate profit-sharing plan

1982
Growth & Facilities

Growing beyond Tennessee

Averitt opens Atlanta, GA service center, its first outside Tennessee, on October 4.

1981
Growth & Facilities

Averitt moves corporate offices to Dacco Road in Cookeville, TN

Services & Innovation

Averitt begins offering full truckload services. Averitt establishes a national accounts unit in September

1980
Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens Memphis, TN service center on January 2

Our Story

Motor Carrier Act "deregulates" the trucking industry

Growth & Facilities

Averitt Express is well-positioned for expansion with facilities already established at every major crossroads of the state

1979
Growth & Facilities

Red Ball Motor Freight sells its Tennessee intrastate authority, including major metropolitan centers, to Averitt

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens Chattanooga, TN service center on February 19

Growth & Facilities

Averitt establishes a corporate maintenance facility in Cookeville, TN

1978
Services & Innovation

Tennessee Public Service Commission grants Averitt authority to serve customers in Cookeville, TN

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens Cookeville, TN service center on June 23

Our Story

Averitt's annual revenue tops $1 million mark for the first time

1976
Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens Knoxville, TN service center on May 16

1972
Growth & Facilities

Averitt begins construction of new facility in Livingston, TN

1971
People & Culture

A new chapter with Gary Sasser

Averitt, having grown to include two associates, three tractors, and five trailers, is sold to 21-year-old Gary Sasser on October 1.

Growth & Facilities

Averitt opens Nashville, TN service center on October 1

1969
Our Story

The Averitt name takes shape

Thurman Averitt incorporates his small trucking company as Averitt Express.

1958
Our Story

Where the journey began

Thurman Averitt starts Livingston Merchants Co-op, the company that would later be known as Averitt Express.

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