COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 19, 2015) — Averitt Express recently promoted Elise Leeson to vice president of human resources.

As part of her role, Leeson will continue to work hand-in-hand with various Averitt teams to boost recruitment and retention efforts, while also overseeing benefits administration and working to ensure compliance of Averitt policies and procedures.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 19, 2015) — Rick Wey, a 21-year associate at Averitt Express and Brentwood resident, was recently promoted to director of weight and inspection for the global logistics and transportation provider.

As part of his new role, Wey will work closely with each of Averitt’s service centers to ensure that freight is being categorized at the correct weight and classification.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 9, 2015) — In a show of its commitment to invest in its associates, Averitt Express has announced an increase to mileage pay for its veteran truckload drivers, as well as numerous enhancements in accessorial pay for all regional drivers.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (May 26, 2015) — Walmart has named Averitt Express as its 2014 LTL Regional Carrier of the Year. This marks the fourth-straight year that Averitt has earned the retailer’s service award.

“Averitt Express has consistently provided Walmart with exceptional service, maintained excellent safety standards, and is a foremost leader in the transportation industry,” said Kevin X. Jones, vice president of inbound transportation for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. “Partnering with companies like Averitt Express is essential to accomplishing and exceeding our important goals.”

COOKEVILLE, Tenn (February 19, 2014) — Through weekly contributions, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised a total of $450,000 in 2014 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since 1986, Averitt Cares for Kids, the company’s charitable employee-giving program, has contributed nearly $7.5 million to children-related charities, including the Shriners Burn Institute and Ronald McDonald House.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn (January 28, 2014) — For the third year in a row, Averitt Express has been honored with an Alliance Award for working closely with its customers to develop results-driven logistics processes. Transportation publication World Trade 100 and SMC3, an industry trade association, recognized Averitt, PITT OHIO, Land Air Express of New England, The Reliance Network (TRNet), and Virco for their collective efforts in devising cost-saving supply chain solutions.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn (August 18, 2014) — Scoring high in six categories - more than any other company - Averitt Express was recognized by readers of Logistics Management magazine as a leading transportation solutions provider for the 29th time in the publication’s Quest for Quality Awards.

Responses to the survey showed that shippers ranked Averitt high in the categories of South/South Central Regional LTL, Truckload Dry Freight, Expedited, Value-Added Warehousing and Distribution, and Transportation Management. Since the program began in 1984, no other carrier in the South has earned more Quest for Quality Awards than Averitt.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn (July 16, 2014) — Responding to the growing role of Ontario as Canada’s manufacturing hub, Averitt has announced improved less-than-truckload service times from the U.S. Midwest to the province, including Toronto and other key cities.

With the improvements, LTL shipments moving from Chicago arrive in Toronto in a single business day.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn (June 27, 2014) — When Averitt Express associates made their most recent donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, they also made a special visit to the hospital’s Memphis campus. In addition to presenting a check for $425,000 - funds that come directly from Averitt associates through the Averitt Cares for Kids charity - a special arts-and-crafts session with St. Jude patients was on the schedule.