CONSISTENT PAY AND HOME TIME
New Truckload Model A Win-Win
The changes include building on the home-daily Truckload position that has already been introduced in several domiciles. In this role, drivers Our Truckload team is currently in the process of making innovative and creative changes to our operating model that will help us increase density within our core network. At the same time, it will allow our driving force to see more consistent pay and home time.
drivers in Lexington KY, and they’re thrilled to have that career opportunity available. “It is amazing,” says Christopher, who started in Truckload in Corbin- London before transferring to home-daily Truckload in April. "It’s more like Truckload than it is a traditional local position. It feels like Truckload, but it’s more consistent like a Dedicated route.” Daniel, meanwhile, came to Averitt in April with close to 30 years of transportation experience. He most recently hauled construction equipment. “I was just trying to get out of that – cold weather, rainy weather and the mud,” Daniel says with a laugh. “I got tired of playing in the mud. I love the home-daily role. I would tell others that it’s excellent. We have good people to work for. I have nothing bad to say about Averitt.” Christopher says the home-daily position is a great role for drivers who are looking for a new opportunity. “People may be worried about the pay being the same. I can tell you, the pay is almost exactly the same as Truckload,” he explains. "You learn all the places you’re going, and it’s very, very consistent.” Are you looking for another role with our team? Keep an eye out on InsideAveritt.com/Jobs or call the Job Hotline at 800-991-1971. Positions are updated on Mondays and Thursdays, so be sure to check the hotline each week. T m Lexington KY home-daily Truckload drivers CHRISTOPHER DUFF (above, left) and DANIEL TAYLOR (above, right) have had great experiences as part of our unique Truckload model.
are paid hourly and perform pickups and deliveries of no-touch freight within the radius of their domicile. We currently have more than 50 home-daily Truckload drivers, and our goal is to convert more to home- daily by the end of the year.
Another adjustment is developing what we’re calling a “Truckload hub driver” model. These positions will function much like LTL sleeper shuttle,
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with drivers performing the dispatch of Truckload shipments between service centers. The role will feature drop-and-swap with predictable miles and schedules, all while only bumping Averitt docks. “Two things that are very important to our drivers are home time and consistent miles,” says DANNY CROOKS of our Truckload leadership. “Our new Truckload model makes that possible for our drivers. It's a win-win for them, for our team’s operational flexibility and for our customers. We’ve already received great feedback from our drivers on the home-daily position, and we believe it will help us attract more quality associates for the future.” FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE CHRISTOPHER DUFF and DANIEL TAYLOR are two of our home-daily
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One of the ways this technology helps you stay safe is through “critical event” alerts. Our team receives these types of alerts on overspeeds, hard braking, collision mitigation, roll stability and lane-departure events. motorists safe, help you avoid an accident, and aid our team in the event of an accident. Our tractors feature dynamic safety technology such as collision avoidance, roll stability and lane- departure warnings. All these things are designed to keep you and other
Controlling your speed is a key part of delivering outstanding service safely. That’s why it’s very important that we do everything we can to avoid overspeeds. We recently updated our Associate Handbook to reflect this commitment. Remember, documented excessive speed may lead to disciplinary action. For more information about our commitment to safety and our policies, log on to InsideAveritt.com/Handbook . T m
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