On Tour Logistics Driver
Chris Nail
Before joining Averitt, Chris spent more than 30 years in the fast-paced world of NASCAR, logging miles with nearly every major team in the industry. “I worked in various roles – in the shops, hauling race cars, hauling show cars and sponsor displays,” he says. “The biggest one was Hendrick Motorsports. I did six years with the Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s car.” Shortly after Chris recovered from a bad case of sepsis in 2019, COVID essentially shut down NASCAR, and with it his display work. “I had to find another job,” he says. “So I went to driving trucks.” He joined Averitt in 2022 and currently drives with On Tour Logistics and Truckload, and hopes to add Dedicated to his repertoire soon. “OTL is something I’ve been used to doing,” he explains. “It’s basically the music version of NASCAR.” What drew him to Averitt? “The benefits and the camaraderie between the drivers and fleet managers,” he says. “One of the companies I worked for was going downhill, and my dispatcher – a former Averitt associate – said I’d be a good fit. She told me about OTL before I ever joined.” As someone who’s worn uniforms for decades, Chris values how Averitt shows up. “Whether it’s the red or the black, I’m proud to wear the Averitt name,” he says. “Some of these other companies in the music industry, their drivers wear whatever they want. It’s not a good look. When we’re on the docks, we need to stand out. When production comes to you, they need to know who they’re looking for.” Outside of work, Chris enjoys time with his wife of nearly 37 years, their two kids, and three grandkids. “We go shopping, go to parks, out to eat – normal family stuff,” he says. “Most of the time, we go to the beach.”
City Driver
Cathy Horne
From the time she was 10 years old, there were two things Cathy Horne knew she wanted to do: drive a truck and ride a motorcycle. And sure enough, she wound up doing both. “Everything I said I’d do at that age, I ended up doing,” she says. She earned her CDL in 2007 and was hired straight out of school by Averitt. After three years over the road, she moved into a city driving role in Greensboro and hasn’t looked back. “I like being home more,” she says. “And I like to stay busy – City is a busy job.” She also appreciates the way Averitt presents itself. “I feel neat, neatly dressed. Compared to what I’ve seen out there, I think everybody should wear uniforms. It makes the company look good.” Sixteen years in, Cathy still enjoys the work – and the people. “I actually like doing what I do, and I like the people I work with.” She’s even helped recruit several others to join. “People I knew contacted me after seeing openings,” she says. “The 401(k) is good. The home time’s good. You get good hours. You can stay as busy as you want to be.” When she’s off the clock, Cathy splits her time between being a grandmother to her 5-year-old grandson and riding as a 22-year motorcycle veteran. “I ride a Harley Road Glide to the mountains, on back roads, to the beach. If any functions come up – like Daytona or Myrtle Beach – I try to go.” As for work, she’s right where she wants to be. “I don’t see myself going anywhere until I retire,” she adds.
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