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NEAR-RECORD PERFORMANCE: PROFIT SHARING STRONG IN THIRD QUARTER P2 ROOM TO GROW: NEW FACILITY IN MOBILE AN IMPORTANT INVESTMENT P3 SURVEY SAYS: CUSTOMERS MOST LIKELY TO RECOMMEND US P4
A HELPING HAND
Even Santa needs a helping hand to make sure the magic arrives on time and intact. Our holiday video celebrates the special role you play in delivering excellence at Christmas and all year long. Watch the video at HappyHolidaysFromAveritt.com.
CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESSES, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year, because it’s a time for family gatherings and remembering our common
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that goal through teamwork, professionalism, outstanding service, and a commitment to doing things the right way. I’m proud of all we’ve been able to accomplish this year. At a time when there has P2
We frequently talk about the family atmosphere we enjoy, and I believe that’s an important reason for our success. We have the common bond of working together to help people succeed. We accomplish
TEAM NOTES From Gary Sasser
PROFIT SHARING TOTALS
NEAR-RECORD PERFORMANCE
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7.924% 8.142% 8.127%
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Outstanding Profit Sharing Contributions In Third Quarter Because of your commitment to excellence, we continue to achieve near-record performances in Profit Sharing. In the third quarter, an amount equal to 8.127% of your pay was contributed to your 401(k) retirement accounts. That’s our second-best third quarter on record, just behind last year’s third-quarter total of 9.08%! This year has brought with it plenty of challenges. Despite a softer bill count and slower economy, you have continued to do things the right way, leading to strong results in quality, service and safety . Combined with our full offering of innovative and creative solutions for our customers, that focus has led to outstanding results for our Profit Sharing program! Thanks for all you do to make successes like these possible as we secure a brighter future as a team and individually! T m
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*Numbers represent amount equal to percentage of associate pay
Make plans to attend a cookout near you! View more appreciation cookouts on the Events Calendar at InsideAveritt.com . UPCOMING COOKOUT EVENT SCHEDULE
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INSIDE THIS EDITION This month, you’ll notice we’ve included our 2024 Children’s Art Calendar that highlights the good works of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and our special relationship through Averitt Cares for Kids. Also included is our 2024 sticky pad calendar.
FROM GARY SASSER PG. 1 been instability in the transportation industry, you are helping us achieve near-record Profit Sharing performances. We continue to invest in our associates, our facilities and our equipment. And we continue to be recognized by the industry and our customers as a carrier of choice.
I’m thankful for your efforts that have made those successes possible. As we wrap up 2023 and get ready for a new year, I believe more than ever that the future is bright for our team. Our achievements show that we have the right people and the right plan in place. The best truly is yet to come, and it’s because of you.
I wish you a safe and happy holiday season, and I hope you enjoy this time with family and loved ones. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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New Facility In Mobile Puts Us In Position For Bright Future We continue to invest in facility enhancements, because they put us in position to grow for the future, attract like-minded associates and bring more shipments of all kinds into our system. Our project that we recently completed in Mobile is a prime example of that commitment. The new service center features 50% more dock doors, a 120,000-square-foot warehouse, a two-bay shop, a state-of-the-art automated truck wash, scales, and a Driver Support Center that will provide over-the-road drivers with comforts of home. “Our associates are very, very excited and over the moon about what we have and what we’ve invested,” says DAVID MCGONAGILL of our regional leadership. “We feel like it will help us attract new associates to the team. Before, we were limited in our hiring – we just did not have the space. As we bring on new business, we will have plenty of space to grow for the future.” PRIME TIME David points to industry trends that make Mobile an ideal location to invest – more freight continues to move from the West Coast to the South, and Mobile is in the process of dredging that will increase the port depth to 50 feet and allow for larger ships to enter that important gateway. “The Port of Mobile’s business was up more than 40% in 2022,” David explains. “And the relationship that we have with the port speaks volumes about our future. They’ve gone above and beyond to partner with us and bring in customers for tours. They’re doing what they can to bring in more business to Mobile, and we’re teaming up with them to help accomplish that. There are a lot of unique things going on at the Port of Mobile, and it seems to be the next hot place for customers to bring their freight.” ED SMITH, our Vice President of Distribution & Fulfillment, shares that same enthusiasm. “This new facility will enhance our current service offerings, and it will give us the leading distribution facility in the region,” Ed says. “Our ability to service the growing export market through the Port of Mobile will be unmatched.” LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION It also helps that the new facility is in a strategic location that will help us move more freight In And Out Of The South. “We found land that’s not far from the port, right off of I-10 and very close to I-65,” David explains. “We have a facility that’s large enough to accommodate warehousing and transloading. That puts us in good shape now and for the future to grow.” David adds, “If we can capture more of this business that’s coming in over the Port of Mobile, especially the customers who are interested in our warehousing, obviously it’s going to start to feed our LTL network back through the system. That’s what we’re hoping for. We don’t want freight just sitting in a warehouse. We want freight that we can transload to come into the warehouse and create
TOP: Our new facility in Mobile boasts more space for growth and amenities for our associates. CENTER: The 120,000-square-foot warehouse space is ready to be filled. BOTTOM: Continuing our sustainability efforts, all forklifts at Mobile are electric.
freight bills outbound to feed the system.”
ECO-FRIENDLY EXPANSION In addition to the amenities that associates and customers are sure to love, there’s also an environmental aspect to our Mobile enhancements. “We’ve been using a lot of electric forklifts in our warehouses, and Mobile is the first facility to go electric for both LTL and warehousing,” explains Service Center Director MARK WALTERS. “We’re now totally electric with our forklifts. Every light on the property is LED, and they’re set to where if there’s no motion for a certain period of time, they’ll turn off. Having motion-sensor lights will save a lot of energy.” We’re excited about our new facility in Mobile, and that expansion is made possible by your commitment to delivering excellence each day. We can’t wait to see what the future holds in Mobile – with extra room to grow, great things are definitely ahead in the Gulf and throughout our network! T m
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SURVEY SAYS... Customers Most Likely To Recommend AVERITT
Mastio & Company, an independent research agency, released the results of its most recent survey. After polling more than 1,600 shippers, the survey showed that Averitt earned recognition in several categories, including being named as the carrier most likely to be referred by one shipper to another by more than five percentage points! “Recognition like this reflects how important our culture is to our customers,” says BARRY BLAKELY of our executive leadership. “Because of our associates’ focus on teamwork and creativity, customers continue to see the difference in partnering with us. We like to say ‘Our Driving Force Is People,’ and results like this are proof positive that is true.” This recognition comes on the heels of recently earning five Quest for Quality awards, which are also driven by customer input. Coupled with other recent awards from customers and supply chain partners, it’s obvious that YOU make a positive impact on our customers. It also shows that what we’re doing is working: focusing on the fundamentals, achieving our KPI goals, working together as a team… it all results in customer satisfaction, which means continued growth and more opportunities for everyone! “The Mastio honors are a very big deal to shippers and carriers,” says Thanks to your commitment to service, innovation, safety and professionalism, our customers have recognized our team as one they trust and would recommend to others. In fact, according to a recent industry study, we outpaced our competition by a significant amount!
KENT WILLIAMS of our executive leadership. “Mastio and Quest for Quality are the gold standards when it comes to recognition and performance in our industry. We excelled in both of these, and that’s a testament to the dedication of our associates.” Thank you for all you do to make awards like these possible. Your efforts are earning our customers’ trust, and you’re helping us build toward an even brighter future! To see a list of awards our team has earned, visit Averitt.com/Awards. T m
GROWING OUR PARTNERSHIP New Dedicated Account Is Longstanding LTL, Truckload Customer
That has been the case for NCH, a water treatment solutions company based in Irving, TX. For about 20 years, we’ve provided LTL and Truckload services to NCH. Now, NCH has expanded that relationship to include a Dedicated fleet. “This was a big decision for them,” says JOHN CREAMER of our Dedicated operations leadership. When we deliver outstanding service to our customers, it opens the door for more opportunities to grow our partnerships.
“From meeting with NCH, you can tell they care very deeply about their people. I think culturally, they seem to be very aligned with Averitt. They’re very associate-focused.” We currently have 10 total drivers – eight over-the- road and two local – who deliver water-treatment chemicals from
talking to us about a small fleet at another location,” John adds. “There is definitely the opportunity for growth.”
This account is just another example of what’s possible with The Power of One. Because we have the ability to be a one-stop shop for transportation solutions, customers can take care of all their needs through our service offerings – LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment or Integrated. Your commitment to excellence makes successes like these possible. Thank you for making it happen! T m
NCH’s plant in Irving to other plants in Indiana, California, Florida and Canada. And there is potential for us to grow our relationship even further. “They’re actually already
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Atlanta-Area Frontline Leaders Started On The Dock ‘ALWAYS BEEN DRIVEN’
When SIDNEY GARY came to Averitt in 2015, he knew he wanted a place where he could build a career and grow. He’s found exactly that, and he’s looking forward to seeing where the journey takes him. “I’ve always been driven,” explains Sidney, who was hired as a part- time dock associate in Charlotte and was recently promoted to a frontline leadership role at Atlanta East. “I want to excel in everything I do. I want to give my best and be the best I can be.” Sidney credits Charlotte operations manager RODNEY TATE with helping him develop to where he is today. “He put me in exactly the right places so I was able to learn and grow into many positions,” Sidney explains. “I’ve worked every dock position, which taught me to become the leader that I am. It’s been wonderful. I’d never had this type of leadership, and that’s what I’m looking forward to growing into.” Sidney adds that our culture gave him the confidence to know that transferring to a new facility was the right move. “I look forward to growing even more as a leader,” he says. “Averitt is a wonderful company and has been a blessing to me. I can’t say enough good things.” Sidney encourages other associates to take the next step if they want to grow in their own careers. “I ask associates all the time at the service center, ‘What are you looking for? You’ve got to know what you’re looking for before you can move,’” he says. “And be willing to step out of your comfort zone. Otherwise, you’ll still be in the same place doing the same thing.” ‘MAKE A PLAN, AND EXECUTE THE PLAN’ ANTHONY MOORE is another Atlanta-area frontline leader who has grown in
his Averitt career. Anthony – who recently celebrated 25 years of service – came to Averitt after serving in the Air Force and following a stint working for the Olympic Committee, where he arranged logistics for the field hockey events. “Averitt has been a great company,” says Anthony, who started on the dock, and worked as a yard hostler and a lead man before being promoted to frontline leader at Atlanta West in 2019. “I haven’t had many jobs in my life. I’m 50 years old, and I’ve been at Averitt half my life. I’ve met good people and great friends here who I’m still friends with today. It’s been a great company that has taken care of me.” Anthony credits our people with his success. “Once I became a frontline leader, I tried to surround myself with intelligent people, people who work hard, and people I can trust and rely on,” he explains. “That’s really the key to my success – it's who I surround myself with.” Anthony shares his tips for associates who want to experience career growth. “You have to let leadership know that you’re ready to grow,” he says. “A lot of people work really well, and they’re just quiet and they can get stuck doing the same thing even though they want more. You have to let somebody know you’re ready to grow. Then make a plan, and execute the plan.” ARE YOU READY TO GROW? If you’re ready to take the next step in your Averitt career, check out our Job Hotline that is now available on MyPortal to see a list of open positions. The hotline is updated on Mondays and Thursdays, so we encourage you to check it often to stay up to date on the newest openings. T m Above left, Atlanta East frontline leader SIDNEY GARY is recognized by Service Center Director GARY TAYLOR after recently being promoted to his new role. Above right, Atlanta West frontline leader ANTHONY MOORE began his Averitt career as a dock associate.
OVER 20 TEAM We’re proud to add members to our Over 20 Team! The following associates joined our team in November 2003: Debra Bryant Corporate Kimberly Gant Corporate Denver Jackson Cincinnati Voytek Kopec Chicago Xavier Lane Dallas Michael McVey Memphis David Solano Houston John Utley Tampa
20 YEARS Michael Jones Marvin Wolfe 15 YEARS Roger Copeland John Martin Albert Morales David Roberts Glenndrell Williams
35 YEARS Jerry Merrell 30 YEARS Michael Dowdy
Brooke Young
Corporate
Mayfield
Tampa
Baton Rouge
For a list of November milestone service awards, including the newest members of our Over 20 Team, visit InsideAveritt.com . SEPTEMBER SAFETY AWARDS For a complete list of Safety Award winners, including five- and 10-year recipients, visit InsideAveritt.com.
Mayfield
Little Rock Jacksonville
25 YEARS George Alsobrook Jr. Wade Keisler James Nicholson
Atlanta West Columbia
Waco
Cookeville Atlanta East Oklahoma City
Raleigh
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‘I REFER AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN’
Expeditors Driver Thankful To Be With Averitt
MICHAEL ROBERTS is glad to be part of our team, and because of the experience he ’ s had, he refers as many People Like You as possible. “I always tell people that Averitt is a great company to work for,” says Michael, who is a Dedicated driver with our Expeditors account. “The benefits and the 401(k) are great. A lot of companies will do the match of a few percent, and we’re over here tripling that. I tell people, ‘I could go on for days talking about Averitt. You’ve gotta check it out for yourself.’ I try to refer as many people as I can so they can get hired on.” Before transferring to our Dedicated team, Michael was a city driver at Memphis for a couple years, and he previously spent about seven months in Truckload. Being in the backyard of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, he’s a strong proponent of Averitt Cares for Kids. “Donating to St. Jude is very dear to my heart,” he says. Michael is also a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard, and his unit has been a great source for referrals. “I’m in a transportation unit,” Michael explains. “Everybody that I’m in with has a CDL, and everyone drives trucks on both sides. That really helps me out.” The same family atmosphere of a unit is one of the biggest reasons Michael is proud to wear the Averitt uniform. “Whenever people come up to me, they ask, ‘Hey, what do you think
about Averitt? Do you like it there?’ And I say, ‘I’m not blowing smoke or anything. I love it because it’s very family-oriented,’” he says. “Averitt will work with you on things like home time. It ’ s a large company with a smalltown vibe to it. That’s why I enjoy it.” There are some specific attributes Michael looks for when he’s referring People Like You. “It’s the way people carry themselves,” he says. “And I know that Averitt looks for people who are professional, with the hair and grooming policy and how they dress. You have to present yourself in a professional manner. If they ’ re climbing out of the truck in flip-flops and look like they’ve been on the road for six months, I’m not looking for that.” Thank you, Michael, for helping us grow and keep our culture strong for the future through People Like You referrals! To learn more about our People Like You referral program, including a list of open positions and information about referral rewards, visit InsideAveritt.com/PeopleLikeYou. T m Expeditors driver MICHAEL ROBERTS is thankful for the positive experience he's had with Averitt, and that's why he refers as many People Like You to our team as possible.
SHOWING THE POWER OF ONE MORE People Like You are very important for our future success, because you know others who would be a great fit for our culture. These associates earned referral rewards after their referrals were hired to the Averitt team! Associates Referring People Like You, Earning Referral Rewards
Corporate associate TISHA BREWINGTON
Tupelo team shuttle driver ROCKY HOLMES
Jackson MS Service Center Director MICHAEL MATHERNE
Atlanta East frontline leader CASEY PALMER
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Knoxville dock mentor STEVE MARINE takes pride in setting a good example for his teammates. In fact, he's been so good at that over the years that he inspired his son, ANTHONY, to join our team as well. Like father, like son Steve has been with Averitt for 30 years, with much of that time spent at our Birmingham service center before transferring to the Volunteer State. He’s also lent his expertise across our network, truly earning his name as a “mentor.” “A lot of people at the corporate office and at other facilities know who Steve Marine is because of his willingness to step up and help out other service centers when we need it,” says AMOS ROGAN of our LTL operations leadership. “He’s someone we can always depend on. If we need help and need things done the right way, we can call on him.” Anthony certainly learned a thing or two, and he has followed in Steve’s footsteps as a dock mentor in Birmingham. “As a kid, dad worked here in Birmingham for so many years. I kind of grew up with Averitt,” recalls Anthony, who has been with our team since 2013. “I would come up to the service center every now and then, and I met a bunch of people and saw how Averitt operated. Dad worked hard, and Averitt was good to him. I knew when I got older, I could have a good career right here at Averitt.” And when that opportunity came, Steve passed along some fatherly advice. “He came home and asked me what I thought about working at Averitt,” Steve says. “I told him, ‘Averitt is a career. It’s not a place you leave after a THE TWO, THE PROUD, THE MARINES
year or two. It’s a place where you can make a career out of it.” Once Anthony was hired, Steve shared with him the importance of communication and skill on the dock. “Communication is a big key,” he says. “There are dock associates here who have been with Averitt for 35 years. It’s like building a puzzle. When Anthony came on, he said, ‘Dad, I can drive that forklift.’ I said, ‘Son, there’s a difference between driving one and operating one. If you can operate it, then you’re doing good.” Anthony is thankful for everything he’s learned from his dad. “He pretty much taught me everything I know now,” he says. “I wouldn’t be the man I am today without him. I’m trying to help teach all the new people we have in Birmingham. I want to have everybody here on the same page. Communication and working together are very important.” Anthony says it’s all about making a lasting legacy. “I want to raise my family and be just like he’s been and have a career at Averitt,” he explains. “Maybe one day I can sit back and tell my kids, ‘Grandpa and I both worked more than 30 years at Averitt.’” DO YOU WANT TO BE A MENTOR? Do you have the experience and know-how to be a dock mentor for associates at your facility? If you’re interested in completing our Dock Mentor Program, reach out to your leader to learn more about the program and the selection process. T m Knoxville dock mentor STEVE MARINE (above, left) has been with Averitt for 30 years, with much of that time spent in Birmingham. Steve ’ s son ANTHONY MARINE (above, right) is following in his father ’ s footsteps as a dock mentor in Birmingham.
TEAMING UP TO HELP OTHERS The Christmas and holiday season is here, and many facilities throughout our network are taking advantage of that opportunity to help others through our ongoing Team Up Community Challenge. We want to know what kind of impact you’re making! Whether it’s meals for the hungry, clothing or toy drives, or other ways you’re helping those in need, we encourage you to let us know. Please send your Team Up Community Challenge project updates and photos to TeamUp@Averitt.com. At the end of the year, your events will result in a matching contribution to Averitt Cares for Kids! And then we’ll get started up again in 2024 as we look to make an even bigger difference in our communities! For more information about how the Team Up Community Challenge works, visit InsideAveritt.com/TeamUp.
Holidays A Great Opportunity For Team Up Community Challenge Events
Our Houston PortSide team participated in a walk that raised money for the National Hemophilia Foundation.
Our Tampa team collected two pallets of food that were donated to a local food pantry.
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30 YEARS AND GOING STRONG
Roanoke Team Celebrates Milestone Consistency. Stability. Family atmosphere. Those themes are among the many reasons our team remains successful. And they’re why our Roanoke service center recently celebrated 30 years of service. Since opening in November 1993, our Roanoke team has grown almost five-fold, now featuring about 45 associates on the LTL side. Three associates have seen that growth firsthand from the beginning – admin associate MELODY SINK, and shuttle drivers TOMMY CARTER and TIM LYLE. “I’m very proud to say that I started out with Averitt Express here in Roanoke and have been part of watching it grow into what it is now and the success we’ve had here,” Melody says. “We have a good team here and throughout the system, and that’s what makes it work. We all work together to make things happen.” “It’s like a family,” Tim adds. “If we have a challenge, we work it out and find out how to fix it. It’s been an amazing experience.” ALL ABOUT OUR PEOPLE Our focus on people and excellence has helped our Roanoke team build a strong reputation. “The number one thing I’ve always heard from customers above everything else – it’s not about the money or the pricing of Averitt – it’s about how the drivers treat the customers and how we handle their freight,” Tommy explains. “The drivers are always neat, the uniforms are clean, we have good equipment, and the on-time service is excellent.” Roanoke Service Center Director JEREMY HALL says his associates are consistent and persistent. “We do what we promise, we’re reliable, and we do the best we can for our customers and don’t let them down,” says Jeremy, who has been with Averitt for 27 years. “In Roanoke, our driving force and dock associates, they’re constantly bringing leads and opportunities to us. They’ll say, ‘Hey, I saw this trailer dropped at this customer. I’ve never seen it before.’ They always have their eyes and ears
open. Our group effort continues to allow us to have success here and for Averitt as a whole.” IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL Our Over 20 Team brings great experience to Averitt, and our Roanoke team’s “Over 20” representation is particularly impressive. More than 25% of associates there have been with Averitt for 20-plus years. “I like to ‘hire to retire,’ Jeremy says. “I’ll tell our associates that when I’m interviewing them. ‘I don’t want to retire you until 25-40 years from now. Tell me if you’re on board or not.’” That eye toward building a strong team for the future is all about our Winner’s Circle. “The ability to take care of customers and associates develops that end result of a bright future,” Jeremy says. “It’s a credit to Mr. Sasser that he’s never at idle. He’s always looking to keep growing and keep developing. That future just gets brighter and brighter for our associates.” Congratulations, Roanoke, on your 30-year milestone! Thank you for being an important part of our success in Virginia, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for you and our entire team! T m At top, Roanoke shuttle driver TOMMY CARTER (left) spends some time with GARY SASSER during a 2018 visit at the Roanoke service center. Tommy, along with admin associate MELODY SINK (above, left) and shuttle driver TIM LYLE (above, right), have been with our Roanoke team since it began 30 years ago.
IMPRESSIVE SAFETY MILESTONES (Near right) Dallas shuttle driver JAMES WALLACE recently achieved 25 years of safe driving! Additionally, (far right) Orlando city driver RICK TAYLOR (center) – pictured with safety coordinator Rick Shaw (left) and Service Center Director Robert Bruns (right) – was honored for 25 years of safe driving. Thank you for your commitment to doing things the right way!
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MILITARY FRIENDLY CULTURE
Our Team Earns Multiple Awards In National Survey
The survey was conducted by Viqtory, a veteran-owned small business that connects the military community to employers. This year’s recognition marks the fourth consecutive year we’ve been honored in the Military Friendly survey! “Military veterans know what it means to proudly wear the uniform, work together as a team and strive toward a common goal,” says GARY SASSER, who served in the Marine Corps Reserves. “We’re humbled by these honors, and we’re a stronger team because of the veterans who call Averitt home.” According to Viqtory, companies that earn Military Friendly status are those “whose commitment to serving the military and veteran community We’re proud to be a team that offers career opportunities for military veterans, and that commitment was recently recognized in a national survey. Averitt was named a Military Friendly Top 10 Employer, as well as a Military Spouse Friendly Employer!
is comprehensive in scope and meaningful in terms of actual outcomes and impact. From hiring and career advancement to customer service and charitable investment, Military Friendly Companies lead the way.” To learn more about the career opportunities that we offer military veterans, as well as see profiles of associates with varying service backgrounds, visit AverittSalutesYou.com. To find out more about what it means to be “Military Friendly,” visit MilitaryFriendly.com.
When we go above and beyond to provide excellent service, it shows that Our Heroes Wear Red! These associates went the extra mile to represent Averitt with pride – and our customers said it showed! COMING THROUGH ON OUR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
ANDRES VALENTIN – Fort Myers Andy has been a real pleasure to work with! He’s always enthusiastic, reassuring, and professional; a true asset to Averitt! Greg, Abbott – Bonita Springs, FL
TORI NETHERTON – Corporate Tori was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job helping me get a PRO number expedited to my customer. Thank you so much! Kim, Kontoor Brands – Greensboro, NC
JIMMY WHIPPLE – Dothan Jimmy is nothing but kind, understanding, and supportive. I have seen Jimmy out and about making other deliveries, and those customers also have smiles on their faces. I believe Jimmy is a safe driver and very respectable on the road. Amanda, Comfort Solutions USA – Panama City Beach, FL
SCOTT ELDRIDGE – Orlando Scott Eldridge always goes beyond what is expected in handling our freight. When crates are coming from the manufacturer, Scott sticks with it in getting the item off loaded using his best skills. He’s a pleasure to work with. Vicki, Statewide Electric of Central FL – Lake Wales, FL
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A TASTY DAILY GRIND
Associate Earns Espresso Machine Through Red Thinkin’ Rewards
Lexington preventive maintenance associate JEREMIAH CARTER has known for some time about our Red Thinkin’ Rewards program, which allows you to earn points for things you do every day.
Lexington preventive maintenance associate JEREMIAH CARTER recently cashed in his Red Thinkin ’ Rewards points for a Barista Pro Espresso machine.
But he was certainly surprised when he found out he could cash in his points on a Barista Pro Espresso machine. “I was excited to see that sort of thing was in the rewards catalog,” says Jeremiah, who has been with Averitt for close to 10 years. “The more you look at the catalog, the more you’ll find and the more you’ll be surprised by what all is in there.” Jeremiah’s points have added up through several sources. “The majority of my points come from our quarterly performance goals and how we perform preventive maintenance for the equipment,” he explains. “I’ve gotten a few R-pluses over the course of several years, as well as some referral points. And every five years you get points for years of service, so I’ll be getting more points next year.” Jeremiah is thankful for a program that rewards him for simply doing a
good job. “I think it’s pretty cool that we get what basically amounts to a bonus for maintaining our responsibilities,” he says. “You can get R+ cards for going above and beyond, and you can get rewards for referrals that help people get hired. But the biggest portion of my points comes from taking care of my day- to-day responsibilities.” Want to see the rewards you could be cashing in on? Log in to RedThinkinRewards.com to see your point total, information about how you can earn more points, and a catalog featuring thousands of items to choose from. T m
Scott Wolf Scholarship Applications Run Through Feb. 1 APPLY NOW!
If you or your dependents are looking to continue your education beyond high school, the Scott Wolf Memorial Scholarship can help you reach those goals. Applications for the scholarship run from Dec. 1, 2023 through Feb. 1, 2024. Following the application process, winners will be notified on April 15, 2024. Scott Wolf served as our Vice President of Corporate Services until his passing in 2012. Honoring his wishes, the Wolf family set up a scholarship fund in Scott’s name, hoping to find a way to give back to those who Scott cared so
much about: his fellow Averitt associates. Since the program began, there have been 83 scholarship winners representing 13 states! In 2021, our team gave a matching contribution of $50,000 to the scholarship fund. Because of that donation, the amount continues to be $1,000 for each student! The fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT). For more information about the Scott Wolf Memorial Scholarship, visit InsideAveritt.com/ScottWolfScholarship.
Patrick McVay
Rafael Munoz Perez Donnell Murphy Wendell Nelson
Puerto Rico Jackson TN
Operations Manager ATLANTA EAST
NEW LEADERS
RETIREES Thank you for your service to our team! David Didawick Winchester Gregory Game Raleigh Lloyd Hall Jackson MS Marvin Hill Jonesboro Calvin Malone BMW Frank Morales San Antonio
Orlando Nashville Orlando Chicago
Cathy Phillips
Traffic Leader CORPORATE
Sherry Ahrendt
Frontline Leader DECATUR
Dale Oaks
Joseph Petronio Thomas Petrouski
Mark White Preventive Maintenance Leader MOBILE Grayson Winningham Carrier Sales Representative CORPORATE
David Butler
Tech Support & Imaging Leader CORPORATE
Jimmie Prince Donald Smith Maurice Taylor
Atlanta East Greenville
Jonathon Butterworth
Frontline Leader BIRMINGHAM
M-D Building Products
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SERVICE AWARDS
Below are the five-year milestones of associates WHO HAVE SERVED 20 YEARS OR MORE with our team. To view all available photos of our latest service awards, visit InsideAveritt.com.
Raleigh associate JAKE BRANTLEY (30 years)
Corporate associate MICHELE BRANNON (front, 30 years) with (back, from left) Mike Wise, Rogers Luna and Tim Reeves
Chattanooga associate MYLON MORGAN (right, 35 years) with Service Center Director David Harlan (left)
Nissan site manager BILL WILSON (right, 35 years) with Director of Dedicated Operations Clint Eden (left)
Tifton associate RICKY ELROD (right, 30 years) with frontline leader Michael Dozier (left)
Chattanooga associate DAVID MCCALLIE (right, 30 years) with Service Center Director David Harlan (left)
Charleston associate JAMES KING (left, 30 years) with Service Center Director Jeremy Crawford (right)
Tifton associate STEVE PEARCE (left, 30 years of service and 27 years of safety) with Service Center Director Dana Harding (right)
Jackson TN associate AARON BEVIS (25 years)
Tampa Service Center Director DICK WIGGINS (right, 30 years) with Region 4 Vice President Jason Whitaker (left)
Charleston associate REGGIE BENNETT (left, 25 years) with Service Center Director Jeremy Crawford (right)
Nashville associate WILLIAM CLIFTON (25 years)
Director of Corporate Business Development SCOTT POTTER (second from left, 25 years) with (from left) Kent Williams, Mike Wise and Rogers Luna
Director of Dedicated Operations JOHN CREAMER (left, 25 years) with Vice President of Dedicated Operations Dan Singer (right)
Corporate associate JASON DREW (left, 25 years) with Truckload area operations manager Chris Stone (right)
Birmingham associate JEFF SMITH (left, 25 years) with Service Center Director Matthew Smith (right)
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