Averitt Recognized With Multiple 2027 Military Friendly® Awards

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has once again been recognized by Viqtory, a veteran-owned organization dedicated to supporting military service members as they transition to civilian careers. For 2027, Averitt earned a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer Award and a Military Spouse Friendly Employer® Award.

The Military Friendly® program acknowledges companies that demonstrate a commitment to recruiting, hiring and supporting military veterans and their families. Employers are evaluated across several areas, including Recruiting & Sourcing, Policies & Compliance, Support & Retention, Culture & Commitment, Opportunity & Advancement, and Hiring & Onboarding.

“Averitt is grateful for the service and dedication of veterans and military spouses, and we're committed to being a place they can call home,” said Gary Sasser, chairman and CEO of Averitt and a former Marine Corps Reservist. “Our team is stronger because of the unique skills and perspectives veterans bring, and we're dedicated to supporting their success.”

Approximately 15% of Averitt's workforce is made up of military veterans representing every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The company also provides ongoing support for military associates through benefits such as paid military leave, career development opportunities and pathways for advancement.

For more information about the Military Friendly® program, visit MilitaryFriendly.com. To learn more about Averitt's commitment to military veterans, visit AverittSalutesYou.com.

About Military Friendly®

Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 3,850 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation annually. Military Friendly®, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly® is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.

About Averitt

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

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