What do I do when my truck driver calls in sick?

Contact your local Averitt Transportation Specialist. Because our drivers and equipment are already in your market, we can often respond same-day or next-day to cover your routes until your driver is back.

Can I hire a temporary truck driver for just one day?

Yes. Private fleet support is designed to be flexible. We can provide driver and equipment coverage for a single day, a week, or an entire season depending on your needs.

What happens when a private fleet driver quits unexpectedly?

Driver turnover is one of the most common reasons private fleet operators call Averitt. We can step in quickly to cover routes while you recruit and onboard a permanent replacement.

How do I get extra drivers during peak season?

Averitt local service centers maintain drivers and equipment in your market year-round. When peak season hits, reach out to your local Transportation Specialist to discuss temporary capacity support.

Is private fleet support the same as Averitt Dedicated fleet service?

No. Dedicated is a long-term outsourced fleet solution. Private fleet support is for operators who want to keep their fleet but need flexible local backup when gaps arise. There is no long-term contract required.

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What Is Private Fleet Support?

Private fleet support is a service that provides local drivers and equipment to companies with their own trucks and trailers when their regular drivers are unavailable or when additional capacity is needed.

Running a private fleet means you have built something to be proud of. Your trucks. Your drivers. Your routes. But even the best-run fleets run into gaps. A driver takes vacation. Someone quits without notice. Peak season arrives faster than your hiring plan. When that happens, your customers still expect their deliveries on time.

That is where Averitt comes in. With local drivers and equipment already positioned in your market, we step in quickly to keep your routes covered and your customers taken care of. No long-term commitment required.

Driver and Capacity Coverage When You Need It Most

Whether you need backup driver coverage for a single day or additional fleet capacity for an entire peak season, Averitt adapts to your situation.

Cover local routes when a driver is out or on vacation
Add drivers and equipment during peak or busy seasons
Handle same-day and short-notice dispatch needs
Support multi-stop and scheduled route coverage
Supply equipment when your fleet runs short
Step in for short-haul truckload moves your fleet cannot absorb

Built for Private Fleet Operators

Private fleet support is designed for shippers who already have trucks, trailers, and drivers but occasionally need a reliable partner to fill the gaps. This service is a strong fit for:

Companies with small to mid-size private fleets
Operations that experience seasonal volume swings
Businesses with limited backup driver resources
Shippers looking to avoid overstaffing for peak periods
Fleet operators dealing with unexpected driver turnover

Equipment maintenance and replacement

Local Drivers. Local Equipment. Local Knowledge.

Unlike national carriers who may not have assets in your specific market, Averitt operates 85+ service centers across the South and Midwest. Our drivers already know your area, your roads, and in many cases your customers' facilities.

When you call, we are not dispatching from somewhere else. We are already there.

85+ service centers across the South and Midwest
Thousands of pieces of equipment ready to deploy
Local drivers and teams already in your market

How Private Fleet Support Is Different From Dedicated Fleet Services

These are two different services built for two different situations.

Averitt's Dedicated fleet service is a long-term, fully outsourced solution for companies that want to hand off their transportation operation entirely. It involves contracted equipment, assigned drivers, and ongoing route management.

Private fleet support is for companies that want to keep running their own fleet but need a dependable local backup when gaps arise. There is no long-term contract. No requirement to hand over your routes permanently. Just reliable local coverage when your fleet needs it.

If you are weighing a full fleet transition, our Dedicated team is a great conversation to have. But if you want to keep your fleet and simply need a safety net, Private Fleet Support is built for you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is private fleet support?

Private fleet support is a service that gives companies with their own trucks and drivers access to local backup capacity when their fleet hits a gap, whether from driver absences, turnover, or peak season demand.
What do I do when my truck driver calls in sick?

Contact your local Averitt Transportation Specialist. Because our drivers and equipment are already in your market, we can often respond same-day or next-day to cover your routes until your driver is back.
Can I hire a temporary truck driver for just one day?

Yes. Private fleet support is designed to be flexible. We can provide driver and equipment coverage for a single day, a week, or an entire season depending on your needs.
What happens when a private fleet driver quits unexpectedly?

Driver turnover is one of the most common reasons private fleet operators call Averitt. We can step in quickly to cover routes while you recruit and onboard a permanent replacement.
How do I get extra drivers during peak season?

Averitt's local service centers maintain drivers and equipment in your market year-round. When peak season hits, reach out to your local Transportation Specialist to discuss temporary capacity support.
Is this the same as Averitt's Dedicated fleet service?

No. Dedicated is a long-term outsourced fleet solution. Private fleet support is for operators who want to keep their fleet but need flexible local backup. Learn more about Averitt Dedicated fleet services at averitt.com/dedicated.

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Need immediate assistance? Contact our Customer Service Team at 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or by email.

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