COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has been recognized through the Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) for its ongoing efforts to strengthen responsible and ethical business practices. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced the promotion of Stuart Gantt to regional vice president for the company’s Florida operations.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt associates dedicated a record-breaking 37,401 hours to community service in 2024 through the company’s Team Up Community Challenge initiative, marking a substantial increase from previous years. With participation from 115 teams, associates supported 235 organizations across Averitt’s network, reinforcing the company’s commitment to making a difference in the communities they serve.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt associates recently presented a record donation of $1,750,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® through Averitt Charities, the company’s charitable-giving organization. This marks the fifth consecutive year the donation has increased, further supporting the hospital’s mission of advancing treatments and cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Averitt has received a Committed Badge from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. Averitt scored a 52, placing the company well over half of assessed companies worldwide. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For more than 25 years, Averitt has leveraged a trusted network of vetted partners to provide truckload brokerage services beyond its footprint, including full-load dry van, reefer, flatbed, and cross-border solutions across North America. As part of its commitment to recognize excellence among these partners, Averitt has announced its inaugural Integrated Carrier Awards, honoring top-performing carriers among its truckload, brokerage, intermodal, and non-asset network. These awards are based on tracking and visibility, proactive communication, overall carrier quality, on-time performance, and total volume covered.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has been recognized as PepsiCo’s 2024 Asset Based Carrier of the Year – South Division for its truckload services, highlighting the company’s strong performance and reliability. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Averitt associates and customers recently came together to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® through an annual toy drive. Now in its fifth year, the effort has provided thousands of toys to brighten the days of children undergoing treatment at St. Jude. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has released the results of its 10th Annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey, a comprehensive report that captures insights from over 1,000 shippers across diverse industries. This milestone edition highlights the opportunities and challenges shaping supply chains in 2025 and provides actionable insights for logistics professionals.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has completed its new service center in the Dothan, AL, area, enhancing capacity, security, and associate amenities. The facility will be open on Jan. 10, 2025. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Expeditors, a leading international third-party logistics provider, has recognized Averitt for its outstanding partnership and dedication to service excellence. The award highlights the success of a collaboration that began in July 2023, when Averitt launched a dedicated solution to support Expeditors' operations in Memphis. 

Cookeville, Tenn. — In October, Averitt was honored with a certificate of appreciation from Vocational Rehab, signed by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. The presentation celebrated Averitt’s efforts to support and promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has promoted David Fussell to vice president of dedicated sales, following the retirement of Walt Gray. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt continued its support of military service members by participating in the "10,000 for the Troops" program organized by New Country 96.3 KSCS in Dallas/Fort Worth. In 2024, Averitt associates collected and shipped more than 18,000 holiday cards to troops overseas. Contributions included 4,000 cards from Averitt's corporate office and additional cards from 17 different facilities, primarily in Texas. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt was recognized with multiple awards at the 94th annual Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) Convention, highlighting the company's commitment to safety and sustainability. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has named Scott Harris as the new regional vice president of sales overseeing Texas. Harris steps into the role following the retirement of Larry Vannatta and brings more than 10 years of leadership experience within Averitt. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced a new collaboration with TRC Companies, Inc., a leading global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies, including sustainability consulting and environmental solutions. TRC will support Averitt in enhancing its sustainability reporting in accordance with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) guidelines, with a focus on areas such as energy management and greenhouse gas emissions. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has appointed Rich Egan as the company’s new vice president of international solutions. Egan, who brings over 40 years of experience in the transportation industry and has specialized in international logistics since 1990, will assume the position held by the retiring Charlie McGee. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has moved up four spots in the latest Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers ranking, reflecting the company's strong industry presence and commitment to providing premier transportation and supply chain management solutions. The company continues to distinguish itself across multiple categories, including rankings as a Top LTL Carrier, Top Truckload/Dedicated Carrier, Top Flatbed/Heavy Specialized Carrier, Top 100 Logistics Carrier, Top Dry Storage Warehousing Firm, and Top 50 Dedicated Contract Carrier. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has been honored with multiple 2025 Military Friendly® awards for the seventh consecutive year by Viqtory, a veteran-owned organization supporting military service members in their transitions to civilian careers. Averitt received distinctions as a Military Friendly® Employer Gold Rank and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has been named Employer of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). This recognition coincides with Averitt’s commitment to supporting veterans through active hiring initiatives and a workplace environment that values the skills and dedication they bring.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced the opening of its expanded San Antonio, Texas service center, designed to accommodate the growing needs of customers in the region. This state-of-the-art facility includes significant upgrades, including additional dock doors, a larger warehouse, and improved infrastructure to streamline operations and improve service offerings. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — For the 4th consecutive year, Averitt has been named one of the "Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation" by the Women in Trucking Association. This recognition is featured in their Redefining the Road magazine. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt, a leading transportation and supply chain management solutions provider, has launched a new Guaranteed by Noon LTL delivery service. This service, available in select zip code areas, ensures that Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments will be delivered by 12 p.m. on the published standard transit date. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has been named one of Inbound Logistics’ Top 100 Truckers for 2024. This recognition reflects Averitt’s commitment to delivering dependable transportation solutions of the highest quality in a constantly evolving economic environment. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt, a trusted name in transportation and logistics, has been named as a top provider and the leading asset-based carrier in the 2024 Mastio Quality Awards. Averitt earned this distinction across all three evaluated categories, reinforcing its reputation for delivering exceptional service quality and customer value in the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) sector. 

Company Hosts Successful 5K, Softball Tournament and Upgrades Local Facilities

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - As communities across the region continue to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Averitt has announced a contribution to support relief efforts. In response to the needs of those affected, Averitt is donating $100,000 to Samaritan’s Purse through Averitt Cares for Kids, made possible through associate-driven contributions and a company match to the program. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has been named the "Best Place to Work" in the Herald Citizen's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. This recognition, voted on by members of the Cookeville community, reflects the company's dedication to providing a positive and supportive environment for its associates and drivers in the Cookeville area. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt, a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions, has been recognized with the End-to-End Optimization Golden Kite award by FourKites, a leader in real-time predictive supply chain visibility. The award highlights Averitt's success in enabling real-time tracking of purchase orders globally, optimizing yard management, and reducing uncertainty through Dynamic Yard®. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In June, the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Conference met to induct seven employers into the first ever REWARD Honor Roll. Averitt, a leader in freight transportation and supply chain management, has been honored as one of these seven employers. This recognition highlights Averitt’s commitment to supporting associates in their return to work after injury or illness. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Averitt has announced the opening of its new service center in Tyler, Texas, strategically located near Interstate 20. This facility, covering 20,500 square feet with 33 dock doors, significantly increases Averitt’s capacity, enabling faster and more efficient freight handling for customers in one of Texas' fastest-growing markets. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt, a leading transportation and supply chain management solutions provider, has been named Carrier of the Year by Dynamic Logistix. This recognition highlights Averitt's exceptional performance in handling Truckload and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) services for Dynamic Logistix, a third-party provider of shipping and freight solutions known for its innovative logistics. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt was recognized as a Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking for its leadership in sustainability and its comprehensive approach to reducing environmental impact. This award honors fleets that have demonstrated a strong commitment to adopting green technologies, promoting environmental stewardship, and actively working to decrease their carbon footprint. 

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 24, 2024) — Averitt has been named the 2024 Workplace Giving Partner of the Year by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This prestigious award, presented as part of the ALSAC/St. Jude Volunteer Awards Dinner, honors corporate partners, individual volunteers, and donors from across the country.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. –Fueled by shipper feedback, Logistics Management magazine has awarded Averitt three Quest for Quality Awards. This year’s recognition marks 26 years of consecutive acknowledgment for Averitt, showcasing the team’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to shippers.

Amenities include reconstructed Wellness Center, outdoor recreation area and Driver Support Center

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Building on its culture of supporting associate health and wellness, Averitt recently completed several major facility upgrades at its corporate campus, including a newly reconstructed Wellness Center and an enhanced outdoor recreation area at its corporate campus, as well as an expanded Driver Support Center at its service center.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has been named the LTL Carrier of the Year by Clarios LLC, recognizing our outstanding service and reliability in the logistics and transportation sector. 

Clarios LLC, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, relies on Averitt during critical supply chain situations. Averitt’s ability to consistently deliver dependable and high-quality service has set them apart. 

"Receiving this award from Clarios LLC is a testament to our team's dedication and commitment to excellence," said Kent Williams, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Averitt. "Our ability to step in and deliver when it matters most highlights the strength and reliability of our services." 

About Averitt
Serving shippers for over 50 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, and Integrated services 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 five Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a No. 1 overall ranking in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,500+ 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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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt, a leading transportation and logistics company, has been recognized as one of Inbound Logistics' Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Providers for 2024. 

Averitt has been recognized by GEODIS as a 2023 LTL Carrier of the Year. This accolade, presented at the GEODIS carrier conference on May 23rd, highlights Averitt’s exceptional performance in areas such as on-time service, extensive coverage within the GEODIS network, and the ability to bring overall value and flexibility to both GEODIS and their clients. 

Averitt Express recently promoted Cookeville resident Doug Lloyd to Vice President of Corporate Services. 

Averitt has once again been recognized as a Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logisticsfor 2024. This is the 14th year that the transportation and supply chain solutions provider has received this prestigious recognition since the program started.

Averitt, a leading transportation and logistics company, has received three Exceptional Performance Awards from ULINE for the year 2023. These awards were presented to Averitt's teams in Atlanta, GA, Milwaukee, WI, and Ft Myers, FL, as a recognition of the company’s exemplary customer service, technological innovation, and partnership and dedication. 

"Receiving these awards from ULINE, one of our closest partners, is an honor,” said Barry Blakely, president and chief operating officer at Averitt. “It is a testament to our associates across these locations and our network as a whole." 

Angelo Ventrone, VP of Logistics at ULINE, commended Averitt's outstanding performance, saying, "Averitt's commitment to on-time, error-free deliveries, proactive adoption of carrier technology, and outstanding service, demonstrates a true commitment to supporting ULINE and our customers’ needs. We are grateful for Averitt’s dedication and contributions and look forward to achieving even greater success together in the years to come." 

Averitt is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, strengthening partnerships, and delivering unmatched service quality. To see more about Averitt’s services, go to Averitt.com/PowerofOne 

Averitt, a leading provider of transportation and logistics services, has been awarded Trane Technologies’ Logistics Supplier of the Year. This honor highlights Averitt's commitment to delivering exceptional service to its shippers. 

Averitt, a leading transportation and logistics company, commemorates two decades of commitment as a founding member of the SmartWay® program. Since joining the program, Averitt has demonstrated dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, advancing supply chain efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. 

Established in 2004, the SmartWay® program, an initiative pioneered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), serves as a model of cooperation between public and private entities to promote sustainable practices within the freight transportation industry. By implementing rigorous measurement, benchmarking, and continual improvement strategies, SmartWay® empowers companies to make informed decisions that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions throughout their supply chains. 

Averitt's ongoing partnership with SmartWay® underscores its proactive approach to environmental stewardship. Since joining, Averitt has: 



"Averitt is honored to celebrate 20 years of partnership with the SmartWay® program," said Gary Sasser, chairman and chief executive officer at Averitt. "Our longstanding commitment to sustainability is a core value that guides our operations and underscores our responsibility to future generations. We never stop looking for more environmentally friendly ways to do business. Because we know the choices we make today will directly affect the world we’ll leave behind tomorrow." 

To learn more about Averitt’s environmental responsibility initiative, go to Averitt.com/Sustainability

Averitt is proud to announce that it has been awarded the LTL Carrier of the Year award for 2023 by Mode Global. This recognition underscores Averitt’s commitment to excellence, customer service, and innovation in the transportation industry. 

Averitt, a leading transportation and logistics company, has been named the Truckload Carrier of the Year for 2023 by IL2000, a prominent third-party logistics provider. This award acknowledges Averitt's exceptional contributions to the transportation industry and its commitment to exceeding client supply chain expectations. 

Averitt vice president of corporate transportation Danny Crooks; Averitt director of Truckload operations Mike Floyd; and Averitt vice president of Truckload sales Tim Reeves.

The Carrier of the Year award represents IL2000's annual recognition of carriers that consistently perform well across a spectrum of indicators, including on-time performance, rate of growth, claims track record, and demonstrable customer service.  

“We are thankful to IL2000 for acknowledging the outstanding performance and dedication of our Truckload team,” said Mark French, 3PL director of corporate business development at Averitt. “The team’s efforts make it easy to maintain good relationships with our partners.” 

For more information about Averitt’s Truckload services, visit Averitt.com/Truckload. 

Averitt, a leading transportation and supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Cookeville, Tennessee, has taken a significant step in fostering community ties and promoting sustainability by establishing a partnership with Tennessee State Parks. In a collaborative meeting with key representatives from Fall Creek Falls, Cummins Falls, Burgess Falls, and other local officials, Averitt committed to a donation to the state parks. 

Last year was a record-setting one for Averitt Express, as it set a new standard for best damage-free performance in company history. According to Averitt Vice President of Operations Larry Mason, the company’s dock associates played a key role in that success.

Truck drivers and other Averitt associates recently donated $1,500,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Averitt Express, a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management, proudly announces its recognition with the Powerhouse Award at Extensiv Edge's 2023 Customer Awards. Extensiv is a software provider that has partnered with Averitt to enhance Averitt's Distribution and Fulfillment service through their WMS technology. The Powerhouse Award is bestowed upon organizations that exhibit exceptional gains in productivity, and Extensiv recognized Averitt for its strategic implementation of analytics.

Averitt Express, a leading transportation and logistics company, is honored to announce that it has received the Trucking Company of the Year award from Parnelli for its On Tour Logistics (OTL) service. A first-time win in this category for the company, this prestigious accolade recognizes On Tour Logistics’ unwavering commitment to excellence in the production and event logistics industry.

Averitt Express recently announced that Jason Bolton will be promoted to Director of Safety & Compliance.

Averitt associates across the company’s 20-state network combined for more than 18,000 hours of community service in 2023 as part of its ongoing Team Up Community Challenge.

Averitt continues to strengthen its foothold in Nashville with the expansion and enhancement of three key facilities: the Nashville Service Center, the Nashville Distribution and Fulfillment (NDF) facility, and the On Tour Logistics (OTL) warehouse. 

Averitt, a leading transportation and logistics company based in Cookeville, Tenn., proudly announces its inclusion on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2023. Averitt has received this award in both North Carolina and Tennessee. This accolade is presented by Forbes in partnership with Statista Inc., a renowned statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Averitt has released the results from its ninth annual State of The North American Supply Chain Survey. Over 1,400 shippers from a wide variety of industries throughout North America participated in the survey, which was conducted in late 2023. 

Averitt associates are spreading joy this holiday season by delivering more than 15,000 Christmas and Holiday cards to soldiers stationed overseas.

Schneider Logistics has honored Averitt with two awards for 2023 – Customer Service Carrier of the Year and Carrier of the Year (Chicago Office).

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – November 28, 2023 – MoonPie and Averitt Express recently teamed up to deliver more than 10,000 boxes containing a total of more than 60,000 MoonPies to Fort Campbell as a way to thank soldiers for their service to our country.  

Averitt, a leader in freight transportation and supply chain management, has recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Theodore, Alabama. This development marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to supporting the needs of shippers in the Mobile Metropolitan Area and businesses around the globe that use the Port of Mobile as a point of international cargo distribution. State and local leadership, including the Governor of Alabama and the Mayor of Mobile, acknowledged the project's importance at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Averitt, a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions, announces the launch of its 9th annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey. The survey, which has historically garnered participation from thousands of shippers across North America, closes on Dec. 14. 

Averitt has been recognized as a 2024 Top Ten Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned organization dedicated to supporting military service members' transition to civilian life. This is the fifth time Averitt has been selected as a Military Friendly company. The Military Friendly designation is a testament to Averitt's commitment to the military community and its efforts in providing sustainable and meaningful benefits to veterans and military personnel.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express was recently recognized by the Women In Trucking association, as it was chosen as one of WIT’s “Top Companies For Women To Work For In Transportation.”

Averitt has been named the "Top Overall LTL Carrier" in the nation by shippers in MASTIO's 19^th annual industry survey. This top recognition, driven directly by feedback from shippers, underscores Averitt's commitment to excellence in freight transportation.

Averitt Express has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trucking Companies for 2023 by Inbound Logistics magazine. Recipients of the honor were determined by the publication’s editorial team that performed a comprehensive evaluation of service providers nominated by its readers. 

COOKEVILLE, TN – Tennessee Tech University is deepening its longtime partnership with Averitt, the transportation and supply-chain leader that has called Cookeville home for more than 50 years.

Averitt Express has been named a 2023 Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics magazine. The list serves as an assessment of service providers the publication’s editorial team feels are best equipped to meet and surpass its audience’s evolving outsourcing needs.    

Logistics Management magazine readers have acknowledged Averitt Express as an outstanding transportation and logistics provider for the publication’s 40th Quest for Quality Awards.  This year’s recognition marks an incredible 25 years of consecutive acknowledgment for Averitt, highlighting its ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to shippers. 

GEODIS, a global warehousing and third-party logistics company, has named Averitt its 2022 LTL Carrier of the Year. Carriers are judged on a wide variety of criteria, such as on-time pickup and delivery, technology integration, and cargo claims.

Averitt Express has been named a 2023 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics, an industry trade publication. This marks the 13th year that the transportation and supply chain solutions provider has received the honor since the magazine started its recognition program in 2009.

Averitt Express has been named the 2022 Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by Uber Freight, a transportation management and technology services provider. The award was given to Averitt in recognition of the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) services.  

Cookeville, Tenn. – Averitt, an industry leader in transportation and logistics, has partnered with SMC³, an innovative leader in LTL technology solutions, to introduce ExactRate – a new and cutting-edge dynamic pricing system for LTL shippers.

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.

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 June and those who earned milestone safety awards in April.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Averitt Express was recently honored by Coca-Cola’s Parts and Equipment division as its 2022 Supply Chain LTL Carrier of the Year.

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.”

As part of its continuing growth in distribution & fulfillment services, Averitt Express recently opened a new facility in the Memphis area.

Averitt Express recently promoted Gina Billings to Vice President of Marketing & Communications.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently announced a new customer website at Averitt.com. The new site refletcs the company's streamlined services structure.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

JACKSON, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently promoted Doug Granito to service center director for its Jackson TN facility. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently named Joe Paul Tackett as its Nashville service center director.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Averitt Express recently named David Harlan as its Chattanooga service center director. 

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. 

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.

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^®.

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. 

Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, recently honored Averitt Express for service quality.

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.

Averitt Express recently named Kent Williams executive vice president of sales and marketing.

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. 

Averitt Express recently announced the retirement of Phil Pierce after a 40-year career with the company.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Averitt Express has been nationally recognized for the fourth time as a Military Friendly Company.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Every year, carriers around the nation encourage shippers and the general public to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NDAW).

Averitt Express recently continued the expansion of its PortSide and Distribution services by promoting Tim Shuster and David Gniewek to newly created director roles.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Inbound Logistics, an industry trade publication, has named Averitt as a Green Supply Chain Partner for 2021.

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.

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. 

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.

“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 50^th 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.

June 7, 2021 – COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As part of its continued 50^th anniversary celebration in 2021, Averitt Express has announced another pay enhancement this year for drivers.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

The Topocean Group, a global freight forwarding and logistics service provider, recently honored Averitt with the “Outstanding Logistics Partner Award.”

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.

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.

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration in 2021, Averitt Express has recently announced pay enhancements for newly-hired regional truckload and flatbed drivers.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, recently honored Averitt Express for service quality.

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.

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. 

Supply Demand Chain Executive, an industry trade publication, has selected Averitt as a recipient of the SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Averitt Express safety manager Jason Bolton was recently named as the Tennessee Trucking Association’s Hugh Galbreath Safety Professional of the Year.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As a result of its continuing commitment to military veterans, Averitt Express was recently designated a 2021 Military Friendly Company.

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. 

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.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has been named to Inbound Logistics’ annual Top 100 Truckers list.

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.

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. 

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.

In these extraordinary times, our professional drivers have worked tirelessly throughout the year to keep the national supply chain moving.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Readers of SupplyChainBrain have named Averitt to the transportation and logistics industry publication’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners list. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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:

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 15^th 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.