Heavy Duty Trucking, an industry trade publication, has named Averitt a 2021 Top Green Fleet. The award recognizes transportation companies throughout the U.S. that have illustrated a dedication to minimizing their impact on the environment.
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Averitt Honored With 2021 Top Green Fleet Award
By Averitt on Feb 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM
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Averitt Associates Deliver Largest-Ever Donation to St. Jude
By Averitt on Feb 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Setting a company record for its largest-ever contribution, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $1,050,001 in 2021 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Topics: Associates Culture
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Averitt Names Williams New EVP Of Sales And Marketing
By Averitt on Jan 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Averitt Express recently named Kent Williams executive vice president of sales and marketing.
Topics: Associates Culture
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Phil Pierce Retires from Averitt After 40-Year Career
By Averitt on Dec 30, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Averitt Express recently announced the retirement of Phil Pierce after a 40-year career with the company.
Topics: Associates Culture
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Averitt Names Blakely COO, Mason To VP Of Operations
By Averitt on Dec 21, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Averitt Express recently named Barry Blakely executive vice president and chief operating officer, and promoted Larry Mason to Blakely’s previous role of vice president of operations.
Topics: Associates Culture
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Averitt Honored By TTA For Sustainability & Safety Efforts
By Averitt on Nov 24, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Averitt has been awarded the 2021 Clean Diesel Leadership Award and 2nd Place Safety Award for the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) fleet from the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA). Presented at the TTA 91st Annual Convention, the awards recognize the transportation and logistics service provider for its efforts in improving fuel conservation and sustainability within in its fleet, as well as the company’s safe driving record.
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Averitt Express Celebrates 50 Years
By Averitt on Nov 23, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Transportation company Averitt Express recently marked the official date of its 50th year of service on Oct. 1, 2021. As the culmination of a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary, Averitt marked the special day with celebrations at its facilities across the country, including at its corporate headquarters in Cookeville, TN.
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Averitt Again Recognized as a Military Friendly Company
By Averitt on Nov 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Averitt Express has been nationally recognized for the fourth time as a Military Friendly Company.
Topics: Awards Associates Culture
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Averitt Named a 2021 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
By Averitt on Nov 2, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Averitt Express has been recognized as one of Redefining the Road’s 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), annually highlights companies that are focused on employing women in the trucking industry.