At Averitt, we love it when our associates have an opportunity to show their skills, and recently, several associates tested their abilities at the Tennessee Trucking Association’s Technical Skills and Driving Competitions and brought home awards to prove it!

Have you been thinking about becoming a professional driver? At Averitt, we believe in making the path to career success as simple as possible. It’s why we prioritize promoting from within and have seen thousands of associates move into different roles throughout their careers as their needs grow and change. We’ve designed our unique Dock-to-Driver training program, which is for any non-driving associate in the company, specifically for those who want on-the-job training and the opportunity to grow their career. We’ve had over 150 drivers complete our Dock-to-Driver program since 2017 – and the list continues to grow each week.

At Averitt, we think we have the best team around which is why we are committed to bringing our Averitt teammates top pay and great benefits. We have a long list of incredible benefits our team loves including profit sharing, retirement plan options, great coverage options and referral rewards. We go even further to thank our team for their hard work and all they do to position Averitt as one of the best carriers in the industry through our Red Thinkin’ Rewards program.

Meet Brenda Stoker. She’s one of Averitt’s city dispatchers at our Dallas service center. In her leadership role, Brenda spends a lot of her days mentoring and developing new leaders within our driver group.

When it comes to team driving, many people often wonder: can you team drive with your significant other? The answer is a resounding YES! While not every relationship is set up to thrive in an environment that takes you over the road, there are many couples who say that teaming up together has been one of the best decisions they’ve ever made.

Join Averitt associate Chris Yohn as he takes over our social media this week through stories to bring you insights on what it's like to be an Averitt driver. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Have you made your goals for 2022 yet? It’s no surprise that health is at the top of the list when people make New Year’s resolutions or goals. Wherever you may be on your health journey, this is the perfect time of year to hit the reset button or just make sure you’re on track to make positive changes in your life. Not quite sure where to begin? Here are Averitt’s tips to help get you started:

According to research by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career longevity is not as common as it used to be. Many workers end up doing what’s called “professional pivoting.” A study by the bureau says that the average amount of time someone stays with their current employer is 4.2 years. In the trucking industry, where the grass often seems greener elsewhere and companies have trouble building value with their staff, our industry turnover rate is significant - about 70% on average in 2020. At Averitt Express, we’ve made it our mission to defy the odds and build one of the best trucking companies around. We’re proud to have created a place where people not only want to work, but they continually choose to build long-term careers they can be proud of. Our “Over 20 Team” is significant and growing despite all the challenges that have faced our industry over the last couple of years.

What kind of impact are you making on the next generation? That’s what Averitt driver Angela Lecomte wants you to think about. She says that one of the most rewarding things she has done throughout her professional driving career is take part in the Trucker Buddy Program.

In our most recent driver podcast, Director of Driver Services David Broyles talks with our Safety Manager Jason Bolton about a recent change to cruise control speeds on our tractors. Take a listen by clicking below!