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Averitt Announces Arrival of 2023 Freightliners for Associates
By Averitt on May 30, 2023 9:00:00 AM
We have been setting standards in the truck driving industry since our beginning over 50 years ago. We recognize the dedication our CDL-A drivers put in every day, and we want to match that. We’re so excited to announce the arrival of our brand new 2023 Freightliners, fully outfitted with specialized add-ons for your convenience and the newest safety tech, putting you on the fast track to success! Here’s everything you need to know about this latest step in our commitment to total driver satisfaction.
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Celebrate Mother's Day With This Averitt Mother-Daughter Duo
By Averitt on May 14, 2023 7:00:00 AM
Finding your passion is one of the most rewarding parts of life – and if you’re really fortunate, you’re able to follow your dream alongside a loved one. That’s the case with mother-daughter duo Casey Ginder and Megan Brock, who both found their calling with Averitt.
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From Owner-Operator to Company Driver: How Averitt Makes the Change Worthwhile
By Averitt on May 11, 2023 8:13:14 AM
Running your own truck driving business as an owner operator can be very rewarding and profitable but most would agree, it’s not easy. This makes it even more important for carriers to provide the resources and support needed for owner operators to thrive. Former owner operator Rodney Hicks has found that working as a company driver with us offers many advantages while lowering the risks associated with being on his own.
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Taking Home Top Honors
By Averitt on Apr 27, 2023 9:43:33 AM
Lexington KY preventive maintenance associate Jeremiah Carter proved to be the best of the field in the recent Tennessee Technician Skills Competition in Nashville, as he won Grand Champion honors! With the victory, Jeremiah has qualified for the national event that will take place in September in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Averitt by the Numbers: Celebrating 50 Years of Service & Success
By Averitt Careers on Jun 24, 2021 1:59:49 PM
We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year! In 1971, Gary Sasser purchased a small carrier called Averitt Express. At the time, it had only two associates, three tractors and five trailers. From that beginning, we’ve grown a company that has made a huge impact on the trucking industry and the communities we serve. Here’s a quick look at some of our successes and how we’ve grown over the last five decades:
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Couples Who Drive Together Stay Together
By Averitt Careers on Jun 12, 2021 7:30:00 AM
As we celebrate Averitt’s 50th anniversary, it’s all about highlighting the teammates who make up our strong culture. Atlanta West team shuttle drivers Tim and Alison Rorabaugh are great examples of Averitt’s unique opportunities, which is one of the reasons why our team has enjoyed 50 years of stable success.
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What To Do When Disaster Strikes: Driver Survives Lightning Strike
By Averitt Careers on Jun 11, 2021 2:34:44 PM
“Out of nowhere I saw a bright flash. Instantly, everything inside the truck went black.”
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The Value of Hiring Veterans in Transportation
By Averitt on Nov 8, 2018 9:50:07 PM
How military personnel make your workforce stronger, smarter and uniquely capable
Hiring military veterans has proven time and time again to be a win-win situation for both transportation companies and the veterans themselves. For our returning servicemen and women, our industry provides a good job, a stable career path and an opportunity to utilize much of the skills and training gained during the course of military duty.