Truck driving is a great career choice full of amazing opportunities for success. The list of positives for becoming a Commercial Driver’s Licensed (CDL) truck driver is long, but here are our top seven picks for the best reasons to choose truck driving as a career.

In our most recent driver podcast, Director of Driver Services David Broyles talks with drivers and leaders of our On Tour Logistics team about moving gear for events. They've hauled for nationwide concerts, live wrestling events, and even more. Take a listen now by clicking below!

Averitt has been recognized by Viqtory as one of the most military friendly employers in the country for 2023, marking the seventh time we have received this acknowledgement. Averitt has also received the Military Spouse Friendly Employers® award from Viqtory this year. We are thrilled to have received these honors and are proud of our Averitt military veterans and their spouses.

Our On Tour Logistics team is a unique group that delivers creative solutions to a wide range of events such as music tours, weekend conventions and more. With large special events returning across the country, OTL is growing by leaps and bounds! If you’re looking to turn up the volume on your career, OTL may be exactly what you’re looking for!

The economic supply chain has gotten a lot of attention the last couple of years, with many in the country finally recognizing the crucial role truck drivers play in keeping us all supplied with everyday necessities. While we are always proud to celebrate our drivers, we also want to shine the spotlight on our diesel mechanics. They are the unsung heroes who make it possible for truck drivers to do their important work.

We’re always focused on letting our Averitt associates know how much we appreciate all they do every day of the year, but during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), we get a special opportunity to honor our drivers even more.

Averitt has so much to offer our associates that the list seems to just go on and on! That’s because on top of generous pay, we have unique compensation and rewards programs that other carriers just can’t match.

In our most recent driver podcast, Director of Driver Services David Broyles talks with our Vice President of Corporate Transportation Danny Crooks about our new weekly minimum pay for regional and flatbed drivers and our shortened benefit waiting period. Take a listen by clicking below!

At Averitt, we believe that we have a responsibility to not only take care of our drivers, but also to take care of our planet. We feel obligated to be intentional in how we strive toward sustainable business practices. As one of the founding members of the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program, we’ve promised to meet specific environment-saving goals each year. To do this, we’re focusing on smarter fuel and energy use, environmental advocacy and eco-focused technology, working with our drivers to make it all possible.

We believe in the power of good, lifting up others in their time of need and giving back to the communities where we live and thrive. It’s something that sets Averitt apart in the trucking industry, because we are so passionate about making a positive impact on those around us. Since 1986, our associates have lived out this mission and donated tens of thousands of hours and nearly $13 million to make a difference in people’s lives.