COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer, earning a place among the top five $1 billion and up companies in 2026. This marks another year of recognition for Averitt’s continued dedication to hiring and supporting members of the military community.
In addition to climbing to the #5 spot on this year’s list, Averitt has also been named a Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to providing meaningful career opportunities for veterans, service members, and their families.
More than 1,700 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly® designation, which sets the standard for measuring an employer’s success in creating sustainable and impactful benefits for the military community.
“Averitt is proud to be recognized as a top Military Friendly® Employer and to provide career opportunities that support service members and their families,” said Gary Sasser, Averitt’s chairman and chief executive officer, who served in the U.S. Marine Reserve. “The company’s values of teamwork, integrity, and commitment reflect the principles of the military and guide Averitt in fostering a workplace where veterans and military spouses can thrive.”
The Military Friendly® program, conducted by VIQTORY, evaluates organizations based on their efforts in recruiting, hiring, and supporting veterans and military families. Employers are assessed through public data and a detailed survey, with final rankings determined by performance across key categories such as retention, advancement, and culture of support.
For more information about Averitt’s career opportunities for veterans and military families, visit AverittSalutesYou.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 8,500+ 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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