DOCK BROTHERS BRING NEARLY 70 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Building Brotherly Bonds For brothers ERIC and MIKE PRATT, life on the Knoxville dock has been the perfect career path for them. Each of them has been loading and unloading freight for nearly 35 years. Eric started his journey with our team in 1989 thanks to an Averitt associate at the time. “I had a friend who worked here who helped me get on, and here I am 35 years later,” says Eric. Once he learned about the strong community and culture at Averitt, Eric talked his brother into joining our team a year later. “Eric helped me get here. I was needing a change, and Eric told me to check out Averitt. I’ve been here ever since,” Mike recalls. These brothers are a prime example of the many types of careers available with our team. Whether it's staying behind the wheel or on the dock, or looking for an opportunity to move into leadership, there's truly something for everyone. Of course, having a tight bond with fellow associates is another plus.“It’s been great working with my brother,” says Mike. “I get to see him every day and help him out when he needs it, and he does the same for me. He is my
Knoxville dock associates ERIC PRATT (left) and MIKE PRATT (right) are a great example of how important referrals are. Eric was referred by a friend, and he in turn referred Mike.
go-to guy.” Since starting at Averitt, the two brothers have gained personal advantages outside the service center as well. “Averitt has been great for me and my family. I raised four kids while working here. And anytime I needed anything, Averitt was right there for me,” Mike says. We’re thankful for Eric and Mike’s many years of service to our team. Their story is also a great example of why we encourage finding People Like You . Referrals help our team grow and secure our bright future together. Learn more about how to find People Like You at InsideAveritt.com/PeopleLikeYou . T m
MAYFIELD SAFETY MILESTONES
Two of our Mayfield teammates have used their skill and dedication to achieve incredible safety milestones. Above left, city driver JERRY MERRELL – pictured with Service Center Director ED DEESE – was honored for 35 years of safe driving. Above right, shuttle driver MICHAEL DOWDY reached 30 years of safe driving. Thank you for your many years of service to our team and for showing Our Driving Concern Is Safety!
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