COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After more than 40 years of helping Averitt Express grow into one of the industry’s leading transportation and logistics providers, President Wayne Spain has announced his retirement effective July 1.
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May 2023 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward. Below are the associates who are celebrating service milestones in May and those who earned milestone safety awards in March.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt associates combine to give 10,000+ hours of community service
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express associates combined to give more than 10,000 hours of community service over the course of 2022 as part of its Team Up Community Challenge. Overall, they served 10,433 hours, with 95 facilities across Averitt’s system helping 223 organizations through efforts including clothing, food and toy drives, disaster relief, litter cleanups and blood donations.
Topics: Charities
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April 2023 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward. Below are the associates who are celebrating service milestones in April and those who earned milestone safety awards in February.
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Averitt delivers record donation of more than $1.2 million to St. Jude
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express recently set a new standard for their largest donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as they raised $1,200,001 in 2022.
Topics: Averitt Cares for Kids Averitt Giving
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Averitt Opens New Distribution and Fulfillment Center in Louisville
Averitt Express recently opened a new distribution and fulfillment center in Louisville, Kentucky, the latest move in the company’s continued growth of its distribution and fulfillment services.
Topics: Location Highlights Distribution & Fulfillment
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March 2023 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward. Below are the associates who are celebrating service milestones in March and those who earned milestone safety awards in January.
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Averitt ranked a top LTL carrier for service quality in Mastio survey
Averitt Express was recently honored for its service quality by Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. This year’s award marks the seventh consecutive year Averitt has been recognized in the prestigious survey.
Topics: Awards Drivers LTL Marketing & Communications
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February 2023 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward. Below are the associates who are celebrating service milestones in February and those who earned milestone safety awards in December 2022.
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Averitt adds Davis, Saylor to Board of Directors
Cookeville, TN (January 16, 2023) — During its 2022 annual meeting, the Averitt Express board of directors added two new members: Mark Davis, Averitt’s vice president of pricing and traffic, and Tim Saylor, the company’s vice president of information services.
Topics: Board Board of Directors New board members added
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Averitt Releases 8th Annual Shipper Survey Results
Averitt has released the results from its eighth annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey. Nearly 1,800 shippers from a wide variety of industries throughout North America participated in the survey, which was conducted in late 2022.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Trucking
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Averitt named Carrier of the Year by Coca-Cola
Averitt Express was recently honored by Coca-Cola’s Parts and Equipment division as its 2022 Supply Chain LTL Carrier of the Year.
Topics: Supply Chain Awards LTL
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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.”
Topics: Averitt Cares for Kids Averitt Giving
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Averitt opens Memphis-area Distribution & Fulfillment facility
As part of its continuing growth in distribution & fulfillment services, Averitt Express recently opened a new facility in the Memphis area.
Topics: Fulfillment Memphis Warehouse Distribution & Fulfillment
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Averitt promotes Billings to Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Averitt Express recently promoted Gina Billings to Vice President of Marketing & Communications.
Topics: Leadership Marketing & Communications
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OCTOBER 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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TTA Presents Safety Awards To Averitt Express
The Tennessee Trucking Association recently honored Averitt Express for its commitment to safety.
Averitt earned the TTA’s 2022 Grand Champion Trophy, as well as first-place accolades for truckload and LTL safety.
The safety awards recognize an organization’s safe-driving record. The TTA measures a carrier’s performance by the number of accidents within a specific mileage category. Averitt’s LTL fleet was honored in the 15,000,001-plus miles category, while its truckload fleet was the winner in the 7,000,001-plus miles category.
The Grand Champion designation is determined by the overall best accident frequency rate of all carriers in Tennessee who entered in the 3,000,001-plus miles category. Averitt’s recognition marked the first time it has earned the Grand Champion award.
“We’re very proud of our commitment to doing things the right way, and we’re humbled by this recognition from the TTA” said Averitt President Wayne Spain. “These awards are the result of a team effort, and we’re thankful for the efforts of our associates to make it possible.”
Averitt demonstrates its commitment to highway safety in a variety of ways, including:
Topics: Service Awards Truckload Drivers LTL Trucking Freight Handling
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TTA honors Averitt Express for environmental efforts
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Trucking Association recently honored Averitt Express for its commitment to environmental responsibility, presenting Averitt with its Clean Diesel Award.
The Clean Diesel Award is given to a Tennessee transportation and logistics provider each year for efforts in improving fuel conservation and sustainability within its fleet.
“We're proud to earn this recognition from the Tennessee Trucking Association,” said Averitt President Wayne Spain. “We’re dedicated to improving the sustainability of our operations, and we will continue to seek innovative and creative technologies to reduce our impact on the environment.”
Averitt has adopted a wide variety of practices and technologies into his fleet, including:
Topics: Environment Industry News sustainability
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SEPTEMBER 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
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Continued Celebrations for National Driver Appreciation Week 2022
It's Driver Appreciation Week, a
nd Averitt is giving away a ton of great prizes to help celebrate our drivers!
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Averitt celebrates National Driver Appreciation Week 2022
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As part of its commitment to its associates and to show appreciation for its driving force, Averitt is celebrating National Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 11-17) with events throughout its network.
Topics: Drivers
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August 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
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Averitt’s services voted best in leading satisfaction survey
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express has been named a top transportation and logistics services provider by Logistics Management magazine in the publication’s 39th Annual Quest for Quality Awards.
Topics: Industry News Awards Drivers
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New Averitt.com website offers more efficiency, power and security to shippers
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently announced a new customer website at Averitt.com. The new site refletcs the company's streamlined services structure.
Topics: Service Technology
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July 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Express named 2021 Regional Truckload Carrier of the Year by Transplace
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently earned Transplace’s 2021 Regional Truckload Carrier of the Year award at the company’s 2022 Carrier Symposium in Dallas, Texas.
Topics: Awards Truckload
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June 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Express Receives Chevron Lubricant's Highest Visibility Award
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express was recently honored by Chevron Lubricants with the group’s 2021 Highest Visibility Award at the Chevron Carrier Summit in Houston, Texas.
Topics: Awards
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May 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
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April 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
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Averitt Express Names Granito As Jackson TN Service Center Director
JACKSON, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently promoted Doug Granito to service center director for its Jackson TN facility.
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Averitt Express Names Tackett As Nashville Service Center Director
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently named Joe Paul Tackett as its Nashville service center director.
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Averitt Express Names Harlan As Chattanooga Service Center Director
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently named David Harlan as its Chattanooga service center director.
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March 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
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Averitt Honored With 2021 Top Green Fleet Award
Heavy Duty Trucking, an industry trade publication, has named Averitt a 2021 Top Green Fleet. The award recognizes transportation companies throughout the U.S. that have illustrated a dedication to minimizing their impact on the environment.
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Averitt Associates Deliver Largest-Ever Donation to St. Jude
Setting a company record for its largest-ever contribution, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $1,050,001 in 2021 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Topics: Associates Culture
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February 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
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Averitt Named Top Inter-Regional LTL Carrier In the Country
Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, recently honored Averitt Express for service quality.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Releases 7th Annual Shipper Survey Results
Averitt Express has released the results from its seventh annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey. Over 1,800 shippers from a wide variety of industries throughout North America participated in the survey, which was conducted in late 2021.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain Trucking
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Averitt Names Williams New EVP Of Sales And Marketing
Averitt Express recently named Kent Williams executive vice president of sales and marketing.
Topics: Associates Culture
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January 2022 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Phil Pierce Retires from Averitt After 40-Year Career
Averitt Express recently announced the retirement of Phil Pierce after a 40-year career with the company.
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Averitt Names Blakely COO, Mason To VP Of Operations
Averitt Express recently named Barry Blakely executive vice president and chief operating officer, and promoted Larry Mason to Blakely’s previous role of vice president of operations.
Topics: Associates Culture
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December 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Honored By TTA For Sustainability & Safety Efforts
Averitt has been awarded the 2021 Clean Diesel Leadership Award and 2nd Place Safety Award for the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) fleet from the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA). Presented at the TTA 91st Annual Convention, the awards recognize the transportation and logistics service provider for its efforts in improving fuel conservation and sustainability within in its fleet, as well as the company’s safe driving record.
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Averitt Express Celebrates 50 Years
Transportation company Averitt Express recently marked the official date of its 50th year of service on Oct. 1, 2021. As the culmination of a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary, Averitt marked the special day with celebrations at its facilities across the country, including at its corporate headquarters in Cookeville, TN.
Topics: Culture 50th anniversary
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Averitt Again Recognized as a Military Friendly Company
Averitt Express has been nationally recognized for the fourth time as a Military Friendly Company.
Topics: Awards Associates Culture
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Averitt Named a 2021 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
Averitt Express has been recognized as one of Redefining the Road’s 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), annually highlights companies that are focused on employing women in the trucking industry.
Topics: Associates Culture
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November 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Grows Distribution & Fulfillment with New Facility In Amarillo
Averitt Express has expanded its operations in Amarillo, TX with the addition of 25,000-sq.-ft of enclosed distribution and fulfillment space. The facility will be used to provide shippers access to inventory and freight staging space to help streamline delivery and distribution throughout the Texas Panhandle.
Topics: Supply Chain Averitt Locations
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October 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
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50th Anniversary: Highlighting Our History
As part of our 50-year anniversary celebration, we’ve highlighted photographs from our history to share with our associates and customers. We hope you enjoy the slide show above as it showcases what enabled a small local trucking company to grow into a global supply chain solutions provider: people.
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Averitt Named To 2021 Top 100 Truckers List
Every year, carriers around the nation encourage shippers and the general public to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NDAW).
Topics: Culture Trucking
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Averitt Promotes Shuster, Gniewek to Port Distribution Sales Director Roles
Averitt Express recently continued the expansion of its PortSide and Distribution services by promoting Tim Shuster and David Gniewek to newly created director roles.
Topics: Associates
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September 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Services Scored High by Shippers in Industry-Leading Survey
Readers of Logistics Management magazine have honored Averitt Express as a top transportation and logistics services provider in the publication’s 38th Annual Quest for Quality Awards.
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Averitt Recognized by Uline For Service In Key States Amid Pandemic
Uline, a major distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America, recently honored Averitt with multiple “Exceptional Performance Awards” for services provided in Georgia, Texas, and Wisconsin. The awards were presented in recognition of Averitt’s ability to meet and exceed the company’s operational needs within the three distribution markets in 2020.
Topics: Awards Culture
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Averitt Celebrates “Operation: Thank You Week” with Food, Drawings, Giveaways
As one way to say thank you to associates for their efforts that have made 2021 an outstanding year, Averitt Express recently celebrated “Operation: Thank You Week” with events taking place at facilities throughout its network.
Topics: Culture
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August 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Express: Coronavirus Update
One of Averitt's highest priorities is to protect the health and safety of our associates, customers and the general public. Rest assured, we are approaching and adapting to the ongoing situation with regard to the coronavirus pandemic through continuous monitoring and safe practices at all levels of our company.
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Averitt Recognized As 2021 Green Supply Chain Partner
Inbound Logistics, an industry trade publication, has named Averitt as a Green Supply Chain Partner for 2021.
Topics: Environment Supply Chain Awards
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Averitt Promotes Schebel, Leathers to Director Roles
Averitt Express recently promoted Teresa Schebel and Angie Leathers to new risk management director roles. Schebel was named Director of Risk Management/Claims Management, while Leathers was named Director of Risk Management/Legal Affairs.
Topics: Associates
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July 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Honored For Sustainability Initiatives Targeting Food Industry
Food Logistics, an industry trade publication, has named Averitt to its 2021 Top Green Providers lists.
The 2020 Top Green Providers list recognizes companies that offer products or services that illustrate exemplary environmental stewardship in promoting sustainability.
Topics: Environment Supply Chain Awards
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Averitt marks 50th anniversary by celebrating associate milestones
“Over 20 Team” projected to reach 1,390 associates, 17% of Averitt’s total workforce in 2021
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express, a Tennessee-based provider of freight transportation and supply chain management, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021. One way the company is marking its golden anniversary is by celebrating milestones achieved by members of its “Over 20 Team.”
Averitt’s Over 20 Team is a special group of associates who have been part of Averitt for at least 20 years. This team and its members represent all facets of Averitt – from customer service specialists to service center leadership to local and regional drivers. Every associate role is represented in the Over 20 Team.
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Averitt Announces Pay Increase for Regional Truckload Dry Van and Flatbed Drivers
June 7, 2021 – COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As part of its continued 50th anniversary celebration in 2021, Averitt Express has announced another pay enhancement this year for drivers.
Topics: Careers Drivers 50th anniversary
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June 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Opens New 400,000 Sq. Ft Distribution Center Near Dallas
Averitt Express has opened a new distribution and fulfillment center near Dallas, TX. Located less than one mile from the company’s service center in Grand Prairie, the facility features 400,000 sq. ft of enclosed space to handle the flow and distribution of domestic and international freight and cargo.
Topics: Supply Chain
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Averitt Raises Pay for Local & Shuttle Drivers, Mechanics & Dock Associates
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021, Averitt Express has recently announced pay enhancements for associates in its network of 85 LTL service centers.
Topics: Associates 50th anniversary
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May 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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April 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Receives ‘Outstanding Logistics Partner Award’ For Port of Mobile Services
The Topocean Group, a global freight forwarding and logistics service provider, recently honored Averitt with the “Outstanding Logistics Partner Award.”
Topics: Awards Trucking
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Averitt Honored With Safety Awards From Tennessee Trucking Association
Averitt has been honored by the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) with First Place Safety Awards for the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload fleets. The two awards were presented at the TTA 90th Annual Convention in September 2020.
Topics: Awards Culture Trucking
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Averitt Honored With 2020 Clean Diesel Award for Fuel Conservation
Averitt has been awarded the 2020 Clean Diesel Award from the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA). Presented at the TTA 90th Annual Convention, the award recognizes the transportation and logistics service provider for its efforts in improving fuel conservation and sustainability within in its fleet.
Topics: Environment Supply Chain Awards Culture Trucking
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Averitt Announces Pay Increase for Regional Truckload & Flatbed Drivers
As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021, Averitt Express has recently announced pay enhancements for newly-hired regional truckload and flatbed drivers.
Topics: Associates
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March 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Associates Combine To Give 5,000+ Hours Of Community Service
Averitt Express associates combined to give more than 5,000 hours of community service over the course of 2020 as part of its Team Up Community Challenge. Overall, they served 5,342 hours, with 76 facilities across Averitt’s system helping 118 organizations for efforts including clothing, food and toy drives, disaster relief, mask sewing and donations, litter cleanups and blood donations.
Topics: Contributions Associates Culture
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February 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Employees Match Largest-Ever Donation Of $1,000,001 To St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Matching a record for its largest-ever contribution, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express once again raised $1,000,001 in 2020 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Topics: Contributions Associates Culture
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Shippers Rank Averitt As “Most Recommended LTL Provider” In The Nation
Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, recently honored Averitt Express for service quality.
Topics: Awards Trucking
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Averitt Releases 2021 “State of the North American Supply Chain” Survey Results
Averitt Express has released the results from its sixth annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey. Nearly 1,800 shippers from a wide variety of industries throughout North America participated in the survey, which was conducted in late 2020.
Topics: International Supply Chain Trucking
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January 2021 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Honored With 2020 Green Supply Chain Award
Supply Demand Chain Executive, an industry trade publication, has selected Averitt as a recipient of the SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2020.
Topics: Environment
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Averitt Named 2020 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
Averitt Express has been recognized as one of Redefining the Road’s 2020 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), annually highlights companies that are focused on employing women in the trucking industry.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Named St. Jude Employee Giving Partner of the Year
Averitt Express was recognized as the 2020 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Employee Giving Partner of the Year as part of the ALSAC/St. Jude Volunteer Awards, which honors corporate partners, individual volunteers and donors from across the country who generously support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.
Topics: Associates
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Dallas-area Averitt Associates donate more than 7,500 pounds of food to charity
Truck drivers and other associates at Averitt Express’ Dallas service center recently used some friendly competition to donate more than 7,500 pounds of food to charity.
Topics: Associates
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December 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Retailer PVH Corp. Honors Averitt with Leaders in Service Award
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has been honored by American clothing company PVH Corp. (PVH) with its 2019 Leaders in Service award. Known for its long line of major clothing brands such as Van Heusen, Tommy Hilfiger, and Calvin Klein, PVH selected Averitt as a recipient of this year’s award as a result of the transportation and logistics provider’s ability to meet and exceed operational goals, including on-time performance.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Expands North America Services With Laredo Distribution Center
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. —Averitt Express has expanded its facility in Laredo, TX with the addition of 35,000-sq.-ft of distribution and fulfillment space. The expansion increases the company’s ability to provide a wider array of supply chain services to customers that move freight through the continent’s busiest trade port with Mexico.
Topics: Industry News Cross-Border Distribution & Fulfillment
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Bolton Named Tennessee Trucking Association’s Safety Professional of the Year
Averitt Express safety manager Jason Bolton was recently named as the Tennessee Trucking Association’s Hugh Galbreath Safety Professional of the Year.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt recognized as 2021 Military Friendly Company
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As a result of its continuing commitment to military veterans, Averitt Express was recently designated a 2021 Military Friendly Company.
Topics: Awards Associates Drivers
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November 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Celebrating 30 Years Of Making A Difference With St. Jude
Photo taken in January 2020.
For 30 years, Averitt Cares for Kids, a non-profit charitable giving organization funded by and on behalf of Averitt associates, has made annual contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, totaling more than $8 million.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Named To 2020 Top 100 Truckers List
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has been named to Inbound Logistics’ annual Top 100 Truckers list.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Opens New Location To Better Serve Greater Greensboro, NC Area
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has opened a new service center that expands its ability to service Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. Located less than 18 miles from downtown Greensboro, the new facility features a 46,000-sq.-ft dock and 102 truck doors to handle the flow and distribution of freight in and out of the region.
Topics: Industry News
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October 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Celebrates Driver Appreciation Week With New Truck Assignments, Giveaways And More
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As part of continuing efforts to show appreciation for its entire team, Averitt Express will celebrate Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 13-19) with numerous events throughout its network.
Topics: Associates
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National Driver Appreciation Week 2020
In these extraordinary times, our professional drivers have worked tirelessly throughout the year to keep the national supply chain moving.
Topics: Associates
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September 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt’s Midyear Survey Illustrates Shipping Challenges Amid Pandemic
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — In July, Averitt Express surveyed more than 800 shippers across the country to gauge their supply chain experiences and challenges throughout the first half of the year. The purpose of the survey was to gain a clearer understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted shippers in various areas of their supply chain operations.
Topics: Industry News Supply Chain
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Averitt Recognized For Food Industry Service & Sustainability
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Food Logistics, an industry trade publication, has named Averitt to its 2020 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers, and 2020 Top Green Providers lists.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Technology Voted #1 By Shippers In Leading Satisfaction Study
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Readers of Logistics Management magazine have recognized Averitt Express as a top transportation and logistics services provider in the publication’s 37th Annual Quest for Quality Awards.
Topics: Awards
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Shippers Recognize Averitt As A Great Supply Chain Partner
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Readers of SupplyChainBrain have named Averitt to the transportation and logistics industry publication’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners list.
Topics: Awards
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August 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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July 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Named FreightCenter’s 2019 Regional Carrier of the Year
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — FreightCenter, a third-party logistics service provider based in Palm Harbor, FL, announced Averitt Express, Inc. as the 2019 Regional Carrier of the Year. Averitt was selected from a long list of exceptional carriers and received this award because of their focus on the customer, their professionalism, their team approach and their remarkable commitment to ensuring shipping success.
Topics: Awards LTL
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June 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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nVent Honors Averitt with 2019 Carrier of the Year Award
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has received the 2019 Carrier of the Year Award from nVent Electric plc. The electrical connection and protection manufacturer honored Averitt with the award for consistently exceeding expectations to deliver the company’s products to its customers.
Topics: Awards LTL
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Averitt Named 2019 LTL Carrier of The Year by LG Electronics
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has been honored by LG Electronics with its 2019 LTL Carrier of the Year Award. The multinational electronics and appliances manufacturer recognized Averitt for excelling in several key operational performance areas, including:
Topics: Awards LTL
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May 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Receives Two Alliance Awards for Innovative Collaborations
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has been honored with two Alliance Awards for results-driven supply chain collaborations. This marks the sixth year that Averitt has been selected as an Alliance Award winner.
Topics: Awards
On The Frontlines of COVID-19: Truck Drivers On The Road
Watch the video below to hear Averitt drivers share their experiences on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic and words of encouragement.
Topics: covid-19
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Averitt Opens New 250,000 Sq. Ft International Distribution Center In Houston
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has opened a new international distribution center to service the Port of Houston. Located less than five miles from the Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals, the facility features 250,000 sq. ft of enclosed space to handle the flow and distribution of cargo.
Topics: International Supply Chain
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Averitt Provides Masks to More Than 5,000 Drivers & Frontline Associates
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has begun distributing protective face masks to more than 5,000 of its associates. Drivers, dock workers and other frontline associates that handle freight will be provided multiple masks to assist in reducing the potential to contract or spread the novel coronavirus.
Topics: Supply Chain Freight Handling
Message From Averitt President And COO
Our President and COO, Wayne Spain, shares his thoughts on how we're positioned to come out on the other side of this health crisis strong, resilient and focused on the future, all thanks to our associates.
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Customer Shipping & Operational Planning
Customer Shipping & Operational Planning
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Averitt’s Smart Crate Fuses Reusability With Technology
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has unveiled a new modular crate system called Smart Crate. Designed to reduce damages in transit, Smart Crate uses state-of-the-art sensor and communications technologies to also provide real-time location tracking and condition monitoring.
Topics: Supply Chain Freight Handling
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Shippers Rank Averitt Top Regional LTL Carrier in Industry Survey
Transportation and logistics solutions provider also takes high honors nationally
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the LTL industry, recently honored Averitt Express in three categories of service quality.
Results from the 15th annual LTL Carrier Customer Value/Loyalty Benchmarking Survey ranked Averitt as the top inter-regional LTL carrier and third nationwide carrier in terms of overall quality. Additionally, Averitt placed second in the survey’s “Most Likely to Recommend” category.
Topics: Awards LTL
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Averitt Launches Transportation Management System for LTL Shippers
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has unveiled a transportation management system (TMS) called Averitt Connect. The transportation and logistics services provider partnered with MyCarrierTMS to provide customers access to a centralized platform to manage all aspects of LTL shipping at no charge.
Topics: Supply Chain Technology LTL
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Averitt associates combine to give 6,000+ hours of community service
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Over the course of 2019, Averitt Express associates combined to give more than 6,000 hours of community service as part of its Team Up Community Challenge. Overall, they served 6,161 hours, with 94 facilities across Averitt’s system helping 210 organizations for efforts including clothing, food and toy drives, disaster relief, litter cleanups and blood donations.
Topics: Contributions Culture
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February 2020 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Releases 2020 “State Of The North American Supply Chain” Survey Results
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has released the results from its fifth annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey. More than 1,800 shippers from a wide variety of industries throughout North America participated in the survey, which was conducted in late 2019.
Topics: Supply Chain Trucking
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Averitt Express employees donate $1,000,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Setting yet another record for its largest-ever donation, truck drivers and other associates of Averitt Express raised $1,000,001 in 2019 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Topics: Associates Averitt Cares for Kids
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December 2019 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Opens Distribution Center in Atlanta to Serve Southeast Transportation Hub
Averitt Express has opened a new distribution and fulfillment center in Atlanta, GA. Located just minutes from downtown and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the facility encompasses nearly 140,000 square feet of enclosed space to receive, manage, and distribute freight and inventory.
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November 2019 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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October 2019 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt receives LTL and TL Fleet Safety Awards from Tennessee Trucking Association
Averitt has been awarded the First Place LTL Fleet Safety Award from the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA). Presented at the TTA 89th Annual Convention, Averitt was also honored with the Third Place Truckload Fleet Safety Award.
Topics: Awards
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August 2019 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt recognized as Military Friendly Company
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As a result of its continuing commitment to military veterans, Averitt Express was recently recognized in a national survey as a Military Friendly Company.
Topics: Awards Associates Drivers
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Averitt Ranks High in Four Categories In Leading Shipper Satisfaction Study
Readers of Logistics Management magazine have recognized Averitt Express as a top transportation and logistics services provider in the publication’s 36th Annual Quest for Quality Awards.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt receives Eastman Chemical Company’s ‘Excellence Award’ for transportation
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Eastman Chemical Company, a global manufacturer of chemicals, fibers and plastics materials, has selected Averitt Express as a recipient of its 2019 Excellence Award for transportation services.
Topics: Awards
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July 2019 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express was recently named to Forbes magazine’s prestigious list of 2019 America’s Best Large Employers.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Surpasses Goal to Hire 1,200 Veterans by 2020
Company meets goal four months early
July 19, 2019 (Cookeville, Tenn.) – 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.
Topics: Careers Drivers
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June 2019 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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May 2019 Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Opens New Distribution Center In Savannah To Support Nation’s Fastest-Growing Port
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has opened a new international distribution center to help support the growing amount of cargo moving through the Port of Savannah. Located less than 15 miles from the port, the new location features 44 dock doors and more than 80,000 square feet of enclosed warehousing and distribution space.
Topics: International Industry News Supply Chain
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April 2019 AVERITT ASSOCIATE SERVICE & SAFETY MILESTONES
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Strengthens Existing E-Commerce Offerings with Final Mile Network and White Glove Services
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Tackling the growing demand for final mile logistics services, Averitt has expanded its residential delivery services network. The service enhancement is seen as a key step by the company to offer a complete supply chain solution to retail and e-commerce shippers.
Topics: Industry News Supply Chain
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Averitt Opens New Distribution and Fulfillment Center To Serve Austin market
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has opened a new service center near Austin, TX. Located in the nearby city of Round Rock, the facility encompasses more than 75,000 sq. ft on 12.98 acres of land.
Topics: Industry News Supply Chain
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February 2019 Averitt Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt associates combine to give more than 4,100 hours of community service
COOKEVILLE, Tenn – Averitt Express associates recently combined to provide more than 4,100 hours of community service as part of its annual 40 for 40 Community Challenge. From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 of 2018, they served 4,166 hours, with 87 facilities across Averitt’s system giving to various efforts including clothing, food and toy drives, and blood donations.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt scores high for quality service by shippers in Mastio & Company survey
COOKEVILLE, Tenn – Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the LTL industry, recently honored Averitt Express in three categories of service quality.
Mastio & Company interviewed more than 1,700 major shippers to identify carriers that excel in meeting their customers’ needs for its 14th annual LTL Carrier Customer Value/Loyalty Benchmarking Study. The interviews allowed shippers to gauge carriers on a number of attributes, including quality of performance, pricing and customer service.
Topics: Awards
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January 2019 Averitt Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt releases 2019 “State of The North American Supply Chain” survey results
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has released the results from its fourth annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey. More than 2,300 shippers from a wide variety of industries throughout North America participated in the survey, which was conducted in late 2018.
Topics: Supply Chain
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Averitt employees donate $750,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Setting another record for its largest-ever donation, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $750,001 in 2018 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Topics: Culture
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Averitt launches distribution and order fulfillment service with new Nashville facility
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has expanded its supply chain service offerings with the introduction of Averitt Distribution and Fulfillment. The new service provides customers with end-to-end logistics, and inventory warehousing and management solutions.
Topics: Supply Chain Retail Technology E-Commerce Distribution & Fulfillment
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November 2018 Averitt Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Named Top Workplace for Women In Transportation
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has been named a "Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation" by the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association. The honor recognizes companies in the transportation and logistics industry that embody a corporate culture that is supportive of gender diversity.
Topics: Awards Drivers
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October 2018 Averitt Associate Service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Recognized As Great Supply Chain Partner of 2018
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — SupplyChainBrain, an online publication of supply chain news and information, has recognized Averitt in its 100 Great Supply Chain Partners of 2018 list.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Express Launches New OJT Diesel Mechanic Program for Veterans And Family
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express, a Tennessee-based transportation company, has always supported military veterans as they transition to civilian careers and now, the company is excited to announce its new on-the-job training (OJT) diesel mechanic program for veterans and family members with Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. This OJT program is part of Averitt’s commitment to hiring 1,200 additional veterans by 2020, adding to the hundreds of veterans the company currently employs.
Topics: Drivers
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TDEC And TDOT Recognize Averitt Express With Sustainable Transportation Award
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), named Averitt Express as a winner of its 2018 Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards.
Topics: Environment Awards
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Averitt Makes InBound Logistics' 2018 Top 100 Trucker List
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — InBound Logistics, a leading transportation industry publication, has recognized Averitt Express as a Top 100 Trucker for 2018.
Topics: Awards
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August 2018 Averitt Associate service & Safety Milestones
Each month, more and more Averitt associates are making major career milestones. From joining the ranks of our Over 20 Team to meeting safe driving accomplishments, these associates have played a major role in driving our company forward.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Recognized For Quality Service By Shippers For 20th Consecutive Year
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Readers of Logistics Management magazine have recognized Averitt Express as a top transportation provider in the publication’s Quest for Quality Awards.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Enhances Mileage Rate For Regional Drivers
Averitt Express recently announced pay enhancements for newly hired regional truckload drivers.
Experienced over-the-road driving associates will now start at 46 cents per mile. For drivers with less than six months of experience, this rate will begin after they complete one of Averitt’s training programs.
Topics: Drivers
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Honoring Veterans And The Fallen With The Wall That Heals
Our commitment to veterans is one of the reasons we’re proud to be a sponsor of “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling 375-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall. The wall honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who lost their lives there.
Topics: Drivers
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Averitt Looks to the Future, Promotes Two to Executive Team
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express recently promoted two associates to its executive team: Johnny Fields has been appointed to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Barry Blakely has been named as vice president of operations.
Topics: Associates
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The Power of One: Behind the Scenes of Averitt’s Corporate Office [video]
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Averitt? Watch the video below to take a quick tour of our corporate campus in Cookeville, TN and learn what drives us to help our customers succeed every day!
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Averitt Express ASSOCIATES donate $550,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Setting a record for its largest-ever donation, associates of Averitt Express raised $550,001 in 2017 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Topics: Contributions Associates
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Averitt Express Awarded Two SMC3 Alliance Awards For Collaborations
COOKEVILLE, Tenn (Feb. 5, 2018) – Averitt Express has been named a winner of two Alliance Awards for results-driven supply chain collaborations with shippers. This marks the fifth year that Averitt has been selected as an Alliance Award winner.
Topics: Awards Cold Chain LTL Distribution & Fulfillment
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Averitt Releases 2018 "State of The North American Supply Chain" survey Results
COOKEVILLE, Tenn (Jan. 19, 2018) – Averitt Express has released the results from its third annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey. More than 1,600 shippers from a wide variety of industries throughout North America participated in the survey, which was conducted in late 2017.
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Customers Choose Averitt As Top Carrier In National Customer Satisfaction Poll
Award marks 19th consecutive year of recognition for transportation provider
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. —
Averitt Express has been recognized by the readers of Logistics Management magazine as a top transportation provider in the publication’s Quest for Quality Awards.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Express Certified As On-The-Job Training Employer For Military Veterans
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Last year, Averitt Express committed to hiring 1,200 military veterans by 2020. To assist in that effort, Averitt is now offering an On-The-Job Training (OJT) program that is approved for veterans benefits.
Topics: Drivers
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Averitt Introduces Full LTL Coverage In Illinois And Expands Service In Wisconsin
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has expanded its direct less-than-truckload network to provide full state coverage of Illinois and additional points in Wisconsin.
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Averitt Associates Contribute $100,000 to American Red Cross Flood Relief Efforts
Donation made through company's "Averitt Cares for Kids" charities program
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — In the wake of the damage created by Hurricane Harvey in Houston and other areas, the associates of Averitt Express recently made a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund.
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Hurricane Harvey: Impact On Texas Service And How You Can Help Out
Houston, TX Weather Service Update
Hurricane Harvey's impact in the Southeast Texas area has been severe. As residents and businesses work to minimize the impact of flooding and repair damages, Averitt is doing all we can to support recovery.
As a result of the impact of Harvey, Averitt will not be conducting standard pickup and delivery service in the Houston area for several days.
Topics: Service
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Averitt simplifies full load and specialized service transportation with multimodal capabilities
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — In an effort to improve its ability to service the full load and customized transportation needs of shippers throughout North America, Averitt recently enhanced its multimodal offering.
Topics: Service
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Dollar General honors Averitt Express as its LTL Carrier of the Year
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — For the second consecutive year, Averitt Express has been honored by Dollar General as its LTL Carrier of the Year.
The retailer’s award was based on several criteria, including on-time service and providing innovative solutions to the supply chain.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Named Walmart’s Regional LTL Carrier Of The Year For Fifth Time In Six Years
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Walmart has named Averitt Express as its 2016 LTL Regional Carrier of the Year. This marks the fifth time in six years that Averitt has earned the retailer’s service award.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt honored as BASF Transportation Carrier of the Year for Innovation
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, recently honored Averitt Express as a Transportation Carrier of the Year for Innovation.
Topics: Awards
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Update on Atlanta-Area road Closures
Atlanta-area road closures due to a collapse of parts of I-85 on March 30 are requiring a re-thinking of delivery schedules in and around the Atlanta area.
Topics: Georgia Road Closures Atlanta
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Averitt Named Cenveo’s Regional LTL Carrier Of The Year
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — For the second time in three years, Averitt Express has been named as Cenveo’s Regional LTL Carrier of the Year. Cenveo, a leader in the management and distribution of customized print and related offerings, is based in Stamford, Conn., and operates a label printing facility in Jefferson City, Tenn.
Topics: Awards
Averitt Named ChemTreat’s Regional LTL Carrier Of The Year
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — ChemTreat, one of the largest and fastest-growing industrial water treatment companies in the world, has named Averitt Express as its Regional LTL Carrier of the Year for 2016.
The honor was determined by several criteria, including on-time service, safety, day-to-day interactions with ChemTreat’s facilities, and much more.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Stands Ready To Help Suppliers Meet Changing Retail Compliance Demands
In its continued effort to help retail suppliers meet growing industry demands, Averitt has enhanced its award-winning retail compliance solutions to provide suppliers with a simple, single due date delivery service to retail distribution centers.
Topics: Retail
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Averitt promotes McDaniel to regional vice president of sales
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express recently promoted Keith McDaniel to regional vice president of sales.
As part of his new role, McDaniel will oversee Averitt’s sales team in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Express employees donate $500,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Matching their largest-ever donation for the second-consecutive year, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $500,000 in 2016 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The donation was made possible by weekly contributions from Averitt employees as part of its charitable employee-giving program, Averitt Cares for Kids. More than 86 percent of Averitt employees are members of the program, giving $1 per week to help St. Jude and other charitable causes.
Topics: Contributions
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Averitt promotes Mason to regional vice president of operations for NC and SC
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express recently promoted Fort Mill, S.C. resident Larry Mason to regional vice president of operations.
As part of his new role, Mason will oversee operations in North Carolina and South Carolina for the transportation company.
“Larry brings a wealth of experience from across the industry to the table,” said Richard King, Averitt’s vice president of operations. “That experience, combined with his versatility and drive, make him the perfect fit to help us move forward in our North Carolina and South Carolina region.”
Topics: Associates
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Averitt Express associates team up to give more than 4,000 hours of community service
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express associates recently teamed up to provide more than 4,000 hours of community service as part of its annual 40 for 40 Community Challenge.
During the event – which began five years ago to commemorate Averitt’s 40th anniversary – each facility across its network is encouraged to donate 40 hours of service to various charitable causes from October 1 through December 31. In 2016, Averitt associates set a company record by serving 4,002 hours, with 66 facilities giving to numerous efforts such as clothing, food and toy drives, blood donations and more.
Topics: Contributions
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Averitt announces expansion to Maryland and West Virginia
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Because of its growth of service to and out of the northeast, Averitt Express recently announced it has added new locations in Hagerstown, Md., and Saint Albans, W.V.
The new locations will provide flexibility for Averitt by allowing it to place more trucks in Maryland and West Virginia, which will help meet increasing demand for truckload services in both areas.
Topics: Drivers
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Averitt awarded Flag of Freedom honor for commitment to hiring veterans
ST. LOUIS, MO. – The Missouri Division of Workplace Development recently recognized Averitt Express for its commitment to hiring military veterans, presenting Averitt with the Flag of Freedom honor as part of its Show-Me Heroes program.
More than 20 percent of Averitt’s current associates have served in the U.S. military. Additionally, Averitt has pledged to add 1,200 more veterans to its team by 2020.
Topics: Awards Associates Drivers
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Averitt Releases 2017 “State of The North American Supply Chain” Survey Results
More than 2,000 shippers provide insight to 2016 challenges and 2017 strategies
Topics: Supply Chain
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Averitt Named As Most Recommended LTL Provider By Shippers In Mastio Study
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the LTL industry, recently honored Averitt Express as its 2016 overall Mastio Net Promoter Score Award winner, as well as its Inter-Regional Carrier Award winner.
Mastio & Company interviewed more than 2,000 major shippers to identify carriers that excel in meeting their customers’ needs for its 12th annual LTL Carrier Customer Value/Loyalty Benchmarking Study. The interviews allowed customers to gauge carriers on a number of attributes, including quality of performance, pricing and customer service.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Contributes $10,000 To Red Cross For East Tennessee Relief Effort
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In response to the recent wildfires and tornadoes in East Tennessee, Averitt Express associates have contributed $10,000 to the American Red Cross to help the relief efforts in that area.
Topics: Contributions
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Averitt Announces Enhanced Tuition Reimbursement Package
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (November 18, 2016) – As part of its continuing efforts to support up-and-coming professional drivers, Averitt Express recently enhanced its tuition reimbursement package for those who choose to begin their career with Averitt.
Topics: Associates Careers
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Averitt Earns Recognition from Tennessee Trucking Association
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (November 16, 2016) – The Tennessee Trucking Association has awarded Averitt Express with the 2016 Clean Diesel Award and the 2016 Fleet Safety Award.
The Clean Diesel Award recognizes organizations that take action to improve air quality through clean diesel actions. Averitt has been recognized for its ability to reduce air pollution through fuel efficiency efforts and carbon emissions reduction. This is Averitt’s third consecutive year winning this award.
Topics: Environment Awards
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Averitt Associates Contribute $25,000 To American Red Cross Flood Relief Efforts
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 30, 2016) — In the wake of recent flood disaster in Louisiana, the associates of Averitt Express recently made a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund.
The Red Cross is currently using the funds to provide food and shelter to thousands who have been affected by the floods, many of whom have lost their homes and possessions due to the weather-related disasters.
Topics: Contributions
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Averitt Express Launches Hanjin Shipment Rescue Service
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 30, 2016) — In an effort to help the thousands of shippers across the U.S. that have been affected by recent events surrounding Hanjin Shipping, Averitt Express has launched a nationwide shipment rescue service.
Topics: International PortSide
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Averitt Express Earns Trio Of Awards In National Customer Satisfaction Survey
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 9, 2016) — For the 18th consecutive year, Averitt Express has been recognized by the readers of Logistics Management magazine as a top transportation solutions provider in the publication’s Quest for Quality Awards.
In a poll of close to 5,000 shippers, Averitt was honored in three categories - South/South Central Regional LTL, Expedited and Truckload Dry Freight. The awards continue an impressive trend for Averitt, as no carrier in the South has earned more Quest for Quality awards since the program began in 1984.
Topics: Awards Truckload Expedited LTL
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Averitt Express Pledges To Hire 1,200 Veterans By 2020
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 14, 2016) — As part of its ongoing commitment to hiring military veterans, Averitt Express recently pledged to add 1,200 veterans to its driving force by 2020.
“Hiring military veterans makes perfect sense for several reasons,” says Averitt recruiting manager Ken Chrisman. “First, they know what it means to work together and value others. They’re also dedicated to the work they do and they are committed to outstanding service, which makes them a great fit for our unique culture. Our pledge to hire 1,200 veterans by 2020 is a win-win for everyone.”
Topics: Associates Drivers
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Averitt Express Earns Award From Transportation Marketing And Sales Association
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (June 21, 2016) — Averitt Express was recently honored by the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association, as it was the recipient of a Compass Award for its “The Power of One” marketing campaign.
The Compass Awards program is in its 64th year, and recognizes marketing and sales best practices by transportation and logistics companies that demonstrate effective execution and measurable business results.
