Operations Manager Began As Truckload Driver Trainee ‘HOME SINCE I WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR’ After spending a year in Truckload, Bobby transferred to an inbound dock role. He spent six months there before moving to outbound, then a chance encounter opened the door for his next opportunity. Bobby volunteered to help with city driving at another facility, and the experience went so well that he moved into a city role back at Birmingham. Bobby served several years in city, then he decided to grow even further, earning a nod as a dispatch frontline leader. He spent a few years in that If there’s anyone who is a poster child of our commitment to growing the Averitt Way, it’s Birmingham operations manager BOBBY HORNE. Bobby came to Averitt 10 years ago as a Truckload driver trainee, and through the years he’s developed to advance to where he is today.
Birmingham operations manager BOBBY HORNE (left) was recently honored for 10 years of service by Service Center Director MATTHEW SMITH (right).
position before being promoted to his current role. “It seems like it just fell in my lap,” Bobby says. “I wanted to learn about trucks, the dock, everything about Averitt. I tell people all the time that Averitt has felt like home since I walked through the door.” Bobby’s advice is simple for associates who want to grow in their own careers. “I would say apply yourself 100%, and everything will fall in place,” Bobby says. “I’ve always tried to get involved. And I’ve always tried to apply myself and learn as much as I can. Even now, not a day goes by when I don’t learn something new.” READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? If you’re ready to take the next step in your Averitt career, we encourage you to check out our enhanced Career Opportunities page at InsideAveritt.com/Opportunities . There, you can see a list of open positions, learn more about our Leadership Development Program and Dock-To- Driver Training Program , and find instructions on how to apply for a new position. T m
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Softball Tournament Scheduled For Aug. 17 The 2023 Averitt Cares for Kids Family
all the highlight-reel action on the diamond throughout the day. Our softball tournament is also an opportunity to raise awareness for Averitt Cares for Kids and the difference every member makes for children in need. In fact, Averitt's matching contribution to support the good works of St. Jude was boosted by the number of volunteers, attendees and participants at the 2023 event. So we encourage you to mark your calendar for this year’s tournament. And if you’ve never attended the event, we hope you’ll come out and spend the day with teammates from throughout our network! T m
Softball Tournament was one to remember, featuring a record 25 teams and more than 1,350 associates, family members and friends. The event marked the first time that it was hosted in Cookeville, and because of the incredible feedback we received, we’re making it a return engagement! This year’s tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17 , and it will once again take place at the Cane Creek SportsPlex. As always, the Averitt Cares for Kids Family Softball Tournament is a free, family-friendly occasion with plenty of food, drinks and activities for kids. And of course, there will be
NEW LEADERS
Bruce Fuehr William Holt
Cracker Barrel Little Rock Jacksonville
Andy Patterson William Tyree John Walton Michael Zukywich
Knoxville Nashville Corporate Houston
RETIREES Thank you for your service to our team! Lazaro Castro Del Rio Alan Eckelman Tampa Allison Floyd Charlotte
Laura Miller
Transportation Specialist CHARLOTTE
Randal Kirkland Lawrence Krise Todd McClain Roger Morgan
Houston Nashville Knoxville
James Moore
Frontline Leader CHARLESTON
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