COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has been named to the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s REWARD Honor Roll, marking the second consecutive year the company has earned a place among the state’s top employers for return-to-work practices.
Only six companies across Tennessee received the designation, which recognizes employers that prioritize recovery and resilience by helping associates return to meaningful work following a workplace injury.
“Averitt’s focus has always been on supporting our associates in every phase of their career journey,” said Barry Blakely, president and chief operating officer at Averitt. “Being named to the REWARD Honor Roll for the second year in a row reflects the effectiveness of our return-to-work approach and the care we take in helping associates recover and move forward.”
Averitt’s commitment to return-to-work best practices is rooted in the understanding that timely, supported recovery helps associates maintain physical, emotional, and financial well-being. By facilitating a safe and structured return to work, the company reinforces its long-standing dedication to associate health and stability.
For more information about Averitt’s approach to workplace safety and associate care, visit AverittCareers.com.
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 three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a top ranking in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,000+ 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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