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!

When Averitt says we listen to our drivers, we mean it. In fact, we ask our Driver Advisory Council for input on pretty much everything.

At the heart of Averitt’s unique company culture is a dedication to giving back to our communities. That’s why Averitt Cares for Kids has donated almost $12 million to charities that improve and save the lives of children. Over $9 million has gone to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help understand, treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Do you enjoy working with your hands and solving challenging problems? Are you looking for a career that has endless opportunities for your future? Do you want to work for a company that is safety-focused and committed to seeing you succeed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then joining the Averitt team as a diesel mechanic sounds like a great career for you!

We’re so ready for our brand-new Freightliner Cascadia trucks to join the fleet! Are you as excited about them as we are? There are so many things to love about these trucks, but our favorites are all the new features that have your safety in mind.

In 2021, Averitt Express has a lot to celebrate. Last month, we joined the nation in recognizing the hard work of our truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). And we put a 50th anniversary spin on it!

On the newest edition of our podcast, Gary Sasser, Chairman and CEO, makes a special appearance to give a special Driver Appreciation Week thank you to the best team in the business! Listen as Gary gives his thoughts about celebrating 50 years together, and where we’re heading for the future.