“It was 2021, a storm came through and a tree fell over and crashed into our home.” Knoxville shuttle driver CHRISTOPHER GIBSON’S life took an unexpected turn when a natural disaster damaged his home. Shuttle Driver Furnishes New Home A FRESH START WITH REWARDS
This was a devastating loss, yet it only pushed Christopher to seek solutions. “We were able to stay with a family member... We were trying to decide if we should try to rebuild or if we should just look for another home.” Christopher and his family opted for a new home with some family-assisted renovations, but the cost of everything
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exceeded his initial budget. How could he furnish the new home while staying within his means? That’s when he turned to our Red Thinkin’ Rewards program . Christopher had accumulated upwards of 737,500 Red Thinkin’ Rewards points through safe driving, successful DOT inspections, and receiving gifted points from fellow associates. With these points, he purchased a microwave, toaster, slow cooker, and
multiple televisions. These items played a crucial role in helping his family turn their new house into a comfortable home. Learn more about our Red Thinkin' Rewards program at InsideAveritt.com/Rewards . T m
OPTIMISM ABOUNDS For 10 years, our annual State of the North American Supply Chain Survey has gained insights from shippers across a wide range of industries. We're excited to learn that most of our customers anticipate shipping more freight in 2025. And that means moving more shipments through our system, giving our entire team opportunities to grow. This year, more than 1,000 shippers provided their expectations for 2025, and many of their responses reflect a growing confidence in the economy. For example: • Rising rates: Close to 60% of shippers expect shipping rates to rise • Shifting trade dynamics: Modest increases in shipping activity to Mexico and evolving sourcing strategies reflect ongoing adjustments to global trade challenges
Shippers Share Their Thoughts About 2025
• Focus on sustainability: Close to 50% of respondents rate sustainability as a high priority in their decision-making The great news for our team is that through The Power of One, we offer whatever services our customers need. Whether it’s LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment or our specialized Averitt Integrated services, we’ve got the best solutions and the best people to meet increased demand in 2025. That’s great news for our team now and for the future! To see the results of the survey, visit Averitt.com/2025SupplyChain . T m
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