Women In Trucking Association Honors Averitt Again We’re proud to share in the mission of the Women In Trucking Association, offering career opportunities for women with a safe, stable, team- oriented culture. Women In Trucking recently honored us once again for our efforts. For the fourth consecutive year, we were chosen as one of its Top Companies For Women To Work For In Transportation! “From the dock and driver’s seat, to leadership and many other roles, we’re committed to offering women great career opportunities,” says ELISE LEESON , our Vice President of Human Resources. “This recognition shows that others in the transportation industry continue to see the difference in the Averitt culture.” According to WIT, to be eligible for the award, companies must have “cultures that foster gender diversity, competitive compensation and benefits, flexible hours and work requirements, professional development opportunities and career advancement opportunities.” ‘CONFIDENCE, SECURITY, SAFETY’ Following 20 years in the medical industry as a lab technician, FELCIA JACKSON wanted to make a change in her career. After starting out with another carrier, she’s thankful she was able to make Averitt her new home. “When anybody asks me about Averitt, I say it’s everything you’ve heard it to be,” says Felcia, who has been a Truckload driver out of Atlanta East for close to a year. “Many times, you hear good things about a company, but when you come in, ‘EVERYTHING YOU’VE HEARD IT TO BE’
FELCIA JACKSON says she appreciates our team’s commitments to safety, security and support, giving her the peace of mind to be on the road as a Truckload driver.
you’re looking for the bottom to drop because you can’t always believe everything you hear. But for me, Averitt has brought me confidence, security, safety, and the desire to stay for the long term.” There are several reasons Felcia has that confidence. “Having the associates in Driver Services is important, as well as security guards at the service centers,” she explains. “You become familiar with them, and you feel safe on Averitt’s properties.” She’s also thankful for designated male and female showers at our facilities. “It makes a difference,” Felcia says. “Even though you might have some facilities that are coed, at least we know we are recognized. That all starts with our leadership.” Felcia says she hopes to be able to keep driving for 10 years – if not more – and she credits our team for that outlook. “I’m really grateful for my experience at Averitt,” she says. “It’s been amazing, and it’s an experience I definitely enjoy. You hear so many horror stories, and I’m thinking, ‘I’m so grateful I didn’t have that story.’” T m
FROM GARY SASSER PG. 1 - invest in our uniform program and allotment to ensure we’re looking our best. Another way we focus on professionalism is by providing the best equipment. We make sure our trucks have dynamic safety features to keep you and the motoring public safe. And top-of-the-line amenities provide you with the best possible quality of life on the job. Our facilities are an important way we’re putting our best foot forward now and staying prepared for the future. We recently celebrated the grand re- opening of a state-of-the-art Nashville Service Center. I’m also excited about the new expanded facility that will
open soon in Mobile. And we have many other projects taking place throughout our network. All these help us meet the needs of our customers today, and they allow us to be ready for growth in the future. It all comes down to one of my favorite sayings – I’m proud of our past, and even more excited about our future . And whatever it holds, you can bet that we’ll meet it with professionalism in everything we do.
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