Chris Grant Here at Averitt, we love our Military Veterans. He served in the Army from 1988-1996 and then was in the reserves for 4 more years after that. During his almost 20yr career with Averitt, he says, “Thru the highs and lows, Averitt is home for him.” He came to us thru a referral and stayed because of the opportunity and family atmosphere. His advice to new associates is to keep a positive attitude and be self-motivated. He has a 29yr old daughter, Kristina and enjoys washing his car, sports and spending time with friends and family. Thank you for your service and dedication!
Billy Hines Coming to work with a great attitude makes the days easier. His leader says, “Billy comes to work singing, and will stay late until the dock is clear. He is a pleasure to work with, is a team-player and has a self-less attitude”. He has been with us for 8 years and looks forward to the opportunities that Averitt has to offer and wants to see where it can take him. Outside of work he enjoys playing pool, making music and traveling.
John Tucker Here at Averitt, we love that our Veteran associates pass down their knowledge and expertise to the rookies. As a 17yr dock associate, he does just that and he is always willing to lend a hand and make sure the job is done correctly. He is married to his wife Demetris of 11 years and they have 5 children, Deonte-40, Jonathan-37, Shawday- 34, Domonique-32 and Dierra- 24. He enjoys fishing, hunting and church when not working, and he plans to retire from Averitt and start a BBQ business. KPI Spotlight City driver stops per hour leaders: 1.67- Carlos Navas 1.65- Francisco Valdovinos 1.44- Doug Meeks 1.39- Benjamin Reed Top Efficiency: Jerez Mabin-154.84%
Todd Nance During his 10yrs with Averitt, he put in the work early with our DED Dollar General account and then moved into LTL City. His leader says, “Todd embodies the Averitt culture, and he is happy to go the extra mile for those in need. He represents Averitt in a positive light and our customers take notice”. He loves Averitt for our clean image and the stability of the company. He is married to his wife Jacqueline of 30yrs, and they have 3 grown boys, 3 grand daughters and 1 grandson. Him and his wife are foodies and love trying new cuisine, cooking and entertaining friends and family.
Monica Byrd Her cheerful attitude and being a team- player is why she was selected to be spotlighted. Her leader says, “She is punctual and professional, and we love having her as part of the shuttle crew.” She has a crafty side and loves projects where she can be creative and she also enjoys building things. She hopes to one day have her own business. She has been with Averitt for 9 years and has 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
Chris Whitfield-153.05% Jesse Martinez-146.95% Total Revenue: Jesse Garcia-$5,813 Roderic King-$4,592 Jerrell Henderson-$4,526 Total accepted reweighs:
Jesse Garcia-89 Roderic King- 75 Jerrell Henderson-63
May Birthdays
May Anniversaries
Joseph Anderson- 05/03 Paul Bevan- 05/26
Mark Driggers- 30yrs Glenn Whitley- 27yrs Brian Powell- 26yrs Kenneth Brown- 26yrs
Tim Sehon- 7yrs Billy Hines- 7yrs
Jose Torres Gonzaga- 3yrs
Arturo Tovar- 05/03
Fred Ku- 05/27
Yobani Amaya- 05/07 Detrix Jones- 05/27
Benny Figueroa- 7yrs Chris Montgomery- 7yrs
John Byrd- 05/10
Jason Polansky- 05/28
Taurus Walker- 05/10 Princess Bates- 05/28 Tebogo Thlagale- 05/12 Gary Frier- 05/28 Kevin McGwynn- 05/14 Brian Conn- 05/29 Kdric Kindred- 05/15 James Wallace- 05/30 Edward Burrell- 05/16 Jose Dominguez- 05/31
Gary F rier- 24yrs Paul Jaynes- 24yrs
Darryl Royal- 6yrs
Albert Brookins- 4yrs
Ricardo Cobio-Trevino- 22yrs Brian Capps- 4yrs
Jerry Freeman- 21yrs Daniel Vela- 13yrs Naficy Baker- 12yrs Francisco Avila- 11yrs Patrick Sims- 11yrs Peter Nyaramba- 11yrs
Johnny Rodriguez- 4yrs Royshawn Teasley- 4yrs
John Tucker- 05/16 Mark Ornick- 05/18 Jeffrey R ussell- 05/23 Jeffrey Crain- 05/24 Walinda Brown- 05/24 Taylor Roark- 05/25 Jose Guzman JR- 05/25 Cole Williams- 05/25
Donta Smith- 4yrs
Miguel Landeros- 4yrs
Uriel Garcia- 4yrs Charles Ikner- 4yrs
Kevin Hurd- 11yrs
George Ighedosa- 4yrs Kimberly Roberts- 3yrs Jason Williamson- 3yrs Ramona Foster- 3yrs
Steven Stucker- 10yrs
Julio Reyna- 9yrs
Idahosa Osemwota- 8yrs
DAL New Associate:
Jesus Buckaloo- PT Dock
Innovation Stagnation in Supply Chains: Stop Reinventing the Wheel—Rethink How You’re Using It The call to innovate is louder than ever. With every new supply chain disruption—global unrest, port congestion, labor shortages, shifts in sourcing—companies are under pressure to “transform” their logistics strategy. But in this rush, many overlook a fundamental truth: innovation isn’t always about building something new. Sometimes, it’s about seeing what you already have from a different angle. At Averitt, we call this rethinking the wheel instead of reinventing it. One of the most overlooked opportunities in modern supply chain strategy is aligning where your inventory lands with where your customers are. If your inbound cargo is routed through the West Coast and railed to a central location like Oklahoma—but the majority of your customer base is in the Carolinas, Georgia, or Virginia—you may be spending far more on inland transportation than necessary. By shifting the inbound strategy to flow through East Coast ports like Savannah or Charleston , and staging inventory at warehouses , shippers can: • Reduce inland trucking miles by positioning product closer to end markets • Avoid detention and demurrage fees that often stack up at congested West Coast terminals • Gain faster access to inventory with more flexible outbound shipping • Adapt to demand shifts more fluidly across regional markets • Improve sustainability within your supply chain by reducing overall trucking miles It’s not about abandoning your infrastructure. It’s about realigning it to better match your market footprint . With the right partner, inventory can move directly from the port to a nearby transload or Distribution and Fulfillment Center , then out the door via asset-based truckload or LTL — streamlining the entire cycle and freeing up capital locked in inefficiency.
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