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Averitt Driving Associate Keeps Rolling on Two Wheels or 18
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.”
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St. Jude Highlights the Power of One and Averitt's 30 Year Commitment
Our team was recently featured on a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital blog post that highlighted the positive impact of the Averitt Cares for Kids program, the longest-running company giving program in St. Jude’s history. Since 1990, more than $8 million has been donated from Averitt associates to St. Jude.
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Associate Spotlight: Promoting From Within
We’re proud of our track record of promoting from within, and several of our recent Over 20 Team service award honorees are outstanding examples of that commitment. Read their stories below:
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Leading the Way: Proud to be Named Top Company for Women Drivers
As a woman in trucking, what’s important to you? Is it the ability to make enough money to reach your financial goals? Does spending time at home with your family rank as high as your need to have a successful career? Is safety on the road a big concern for you as you consider truck driving? Whatever your answer, Averitt has it covered as one of Redefining the Road’s 2020 Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.
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Have Some Fall Fun with These Safe/Socially Distant Activities
Truck drivers have had a particularly tough year keeping the nation’s supply chains connected. After a spring and summer filled with challenges brought on by the historic pandemic, you may be looking forward to doing something fun now that the weather will be getting a little cooler – but you still want to be safe! Here are some suggestions for what to do to enjoy some recreation or reconnection time for fall 2020.
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Averitt's Texas Teams Find Creative Ways To ‘Team Up’ During COVID-19
While the global pandemic has had a dramatic impact on just about everyone and everything, it hasn’t dampened the giving spirit of the Averitt team. Despite the challenges of social distancing and sheltering in place, our associates have continued to participate in our Team Up Community Challenge in creative ways.
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Get More Than Cents Per Mile At Averitt
It’s hard to imagine a year that has thrown bigger challenges our way than 2020. Thankfully, Averitt driving associates have stepped up once again to accept these challenges each day – just as we have for nearly 50 years. Customers have noticed and Averitt is growing again! We’re looking for drivers who want to improve their driving career with a company dedicated to its people and committed to offering more than cents per mile to make it all worthwhile. Take a look at all the ways Averitt Express really shines by offering extras other carriers just can’t match.
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Planning meals on the road
Meal planning is one of the key components to eating healthy on the road as a truck driver. When you don’t have a solid plan going into your week, it’s easy to fall back into bad habits or grab whatever’s quickest - but not necessarily the healthiest - when you make a stop. Meal planning can sound overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Jeff Langlois, one of our driving associates, is a rock star at meal planning and prep. We’d like to share some of his favorite meals and cooking tips.
