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Hero on the Highway: Driver Duane Largent Honored for His Actions
By Averitt Careers on Aug 8, 2024 9:00:00 AM
A few months ago, Averitt dedicated driver Duane Largent was entering Indiana when he came upon the unexpected. Duane noticed a truck driver ahead of him who suddenly put on his brakes and pulled over to the shoulder.
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Averitt Driving Associate Keeps Rolling on Two Wheels or 18
By Averitt Careers on Dec 5, 2020 12:00:00 PM
Robert Sims, an Averitt driving associate domiciled in Columbia, SC, is an avid cyclist who keeps rolling whether on his bicycle or in his truck.
“Becoming a professional truck driver was something on my bucket list, but I wanted to be sure I did not jeopardize my health by sitting all day,” Robert says. “I had some pretty traumatic spine injuries and surgery and knew I needed to keep moving to stay healthy and strong.”