Averitt Named a 2026 Top Company for Women to Work in Trucking

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has been named a 2026 Top Company for Women to Work in Trucking by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), earning a spot among the program’s “Elite 30” companies.

The annual recognition, presented by WIT’s Redefining the Road magazine, honors companies that demonstrate a commitment to the employment and retention of women in the trucking industry. Companies are evaluated on factors including workplace culture, compensation and benefits, flexibility, professional development, and career advancement. This year’s honorees were also selected through an industry-wide vote of more than 18,000 trucking professionals.

“Women play an important role across all areas of our company, from transportation and operations to leadership and support positions,” said Elise Leeson, vice president of human resources at Averitt. “We want to provide an environment where people have the resources, support and opportunities to build meaningful careers. Being recognized by others in the industry is a great reflection of that commitment.”

Averitt’s commitment to an associate-focused workplace includes secure facilities, safe and well-maintained equipment, flexible work opportunities, and a supportive culture that encourages professional growth. These efforts help create an environment where women can build careers across the many areas of transportation and logistics.

About Averitt

Serving shippers for 55 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt's “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, Warehousing, Integrated & Global Solutions that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and top rankings in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.

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