News Releases

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced enhancements to its LTL and regional driver compensation program, increasing top mileage pay while simplifying its pay structure to provide every truckload driver with the same base rate.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has been named to the Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation's REWARD Honor Roll for the third consecutive year, one of only six employers across Tennessee selected for 2026.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt associates dedicated 29,555 hours of community service in 2025 through the company’s annual Team Up Community Challenge initiative. Participation from 109 teams supported 275 organizations across Averitt’s network, reflecting associates’ continued investment in the communities where they live and work.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has promoted Jeff Edwards to vice president of truckload sales. He will succeed Tim Reeves, who is retiring at the end of the year after more than two decades with the company.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Centralized Customer Service at Averitt is marking 30 years of supporting customers with reliable, around-the-clock service. Established in 1995, the team has grown to become one of the only local call centers operating 24/7 in Cookeville, handling everything from rate requests to customer account assistance for Averitt’s customers around the globe.

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.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has announced pay increases for its drivers, dock associates, preventive maintenance and other operations personnel.

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.