INFORMING OUR ASSOCIATES ABOUT ALL THINGS AVERITT • SUMMER 2022 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE matters
CAREER GROWTH: SHUTTLE DRIVERS THANKFUL FOR NEW OPPORTUNITY P3 REFERRING FRIENDS: ATLANTA WEST CITY DRIVER FINDS PEOPLE LIKE YOU P4 HELPING OTHERS: JACKSON MS TEAM GIVES CLOTHING TO HOMELESS SHELTER P8
SAYING THANK YOU
Averitt president WAYNE SPAIN (left) and executive vice president and chief financial officer JOHNNY FIELDS (right) spend some time with Tampa OS&D associate and Over 20 Team member MISTY WALKER during a visit to our Tampa facility. Members of our executive leadership visited Tampa to say thank you for their efforts, as well as preview our dock expansion at the facility.
FOCUSING ON WHAT WE CAN CONTROL Our industry and
volatility and continuing supply chain disruptions. Though these challenges are beyond our control, there are plenty of things we can control. Our commitment to professionalism is something that our
customers can always count on. They know that when they see our professional image, our sharp uniforms and our clean equipment, they’re partnering with someone who can get the job done right. P2
TEAM NOTES From Gary Sasser
nation have recently been facing a lot of challenges. Everyone has seen the effects of rising fuel prices, inflation, market
SCOTT WOLF SCHOLARSHIP
Legacy Of Giving Back To Teammates Lives On Scott Wolf was our vice president of corporate services before his passing in 2012. His legacy of giving back to his teammates and community lives on through the Scott Wolf Memorial Scholarship. In honor of our 50th anniversary last year, our team gave a $50,000 matching donation to the Scott Wolf Memorial Scholarship Program, increasing the amount to $1,000 for each student! Since the scholarship began in 2013, there have been 73 winners representing 13 states. The scholarship helps associates and their dependents further their college education, and the winners are chosen by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients!
• Emily Gean , daughter of Danny Gean (Corporate) • Hunter Grubbs , daughter of Sue Grubbs (Corporate) • Maggie Looney , daughter of Greg Looney (Nashville) • Madison McGlothlin , daughter of Candace McGlothlin (Mercedes) • McKenna Mortara , daughter of Hunter Jones (Tampa) • Joshua Price , son of Brent Price (Fort Smith) For more information about scholarships for associates and dependents, go to InsideAveritt.com/Scholarships.
• Alexis Braselton , daughter of Raymond Giddens (Tifton) • Catherine Deck , daughter of Randy Deck (Corporate) • Dallas Faircloth , son of Marshall Faircloth (Eastern NC)
UPC OM I NG GRAB-AND-GO EVENT SCHEDULE
Make plans to attend a cookout near you! View more appreciation cookouts on the Events Calendar at InsideAveritt.com .
*Please remember to follow up-to-date CDC guidance regarding illness prevention.
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July 12 Jackson MS 2:00p-8:00p July 13 Meridian 11:00a-5:00p July 14 Birmingham 7:30a-11:00a
Aug. 9 Greensboro 2:00p-8:00p Aug. 10 Charlotte 2:00p-8:00p Aug. 11 Greenville 7:30a-11:00a
Sept. 12 Memphis 2:00p-8:00p Sept. 13 Jackson TN 7:30a-11:00a Sept. 14 Nashville 11:00a-5:00p Sept. 15 Knoxville 11:00a-5:00p Sept. 16 Mercedes 2:00p-7:00p
FROM GARY SASSER PG. 1 - We can also control the way we deliver outstanding service with a focus on safety . And we can focus on making the most of our fuel economy – working smarter, not harder. As we continue to do that, it will open the doors for many more opportunities for
us to deliver excellence. We can also continue to refer People Like You . Because we know what it takes to be an Averitt associate, and we know friends and family who would make a great fit for our team. We are who we hire , and referring like-minded people helps us meet the
needs of our customers now, while also helping us build on our unique culture for years to come. All of these things directly affect our Profit Sharing . You’ve done an outstanding job so far this year, and the result has been a record performance. I encourage you to keep
doing the right things and focusing on what we can control. By doing that, we’ll continue to build on our momentum and secure our future together. T m
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Shuttle Drivers Thankful For Opportunity To Move To New Role Are you looking for a driving position that allows you to be home daily? Or do you want the simplicity of drop-and-hook and no-touch freight? We have shuttle openings throughout our network, and some of our new shuttle drivers are thankful they’ve been able to take advantage of new career opportunities. ‘IT’S WONDERFUL’ Jackson TN shuttle driver GARY KIRK has been with Averitt for close to 10 years, starting in late 2012 as a flatbed driver at JKN. For the last eight years, he was a flatbed driver for our Dedicated M-D Building Products team. He’s thankful that he kept a close eye on our Job Hotline and was recently able to take the next step in his Averitt career. “It’s wonderful. I should have done this years ago,” Gary says with a laugh. “It’s service center to service center, drop and hook, no touch. It’s unbelievably easy.” ALL ABOUT FAMILY For Owensboro shuttle driver JEREMY CHENAULT , his decision to transfer was all about family. Jeremy started in 2006 as a Dedicated switcher and also served as a Dedicated driver. In 2021, he and his wife moved from Tennessee to Kentucky to help take care of family, and Jeremy was able to transfer to a city role in Owensboro. Earlier this year, Jeremy made the move to shuttle so he could spend even more time with his family. “I start work at about 9 at night, and as long as everything goes the way it’s supposed to go, normally I’m back at the service center around 7 or 8 a.m.,” Jeremy explains. “I go home and go to bed, and by the time my kids TAKING ADVANTAGE OF CAREER GROWTH
Above, Owensboro shuttle driver JEREMY CHENAULT began his Averitt career as a dedicated switcher. Below, Jackson TN shuttle driver GARY KIRK came to Averitt as a flatbed driver. Both Jeremy and Gary are thankful for our culture of providing new career opportunities.
get out of school, I’m up, so I get to spend the whole day with them. As I’m getting ready to go to work, they’re getting ready to go to bed. So I’m not missing anything anymore.” 'AVERITT ACTUALLY CARES' Jeremy has seen our culture firsthand as he’s navigated taking care of family, and he’s thankful that he’s been able to move into new career opportunities to help with that process. “Everything is not about the almighty dollar,” he says. “Averitt actually cares about its associates, and family is important. I’m a huge family guy, and I came from a very large military family, so I like structure. I like the fact that we have uniforms. I enjoy putting on the uniform every single day. Plus, Averitt is very, very competitive with our pay.” Want to know more about shuttle positions and other opportunities that are available? Gary has some simple advice. “If you want to transfer, keep in touch with the Job Hotline,” he says. “It’s easy, but you have to keep up with it because it’s updated twice a week.” To read more about the Job Hotline and see a full list of open positions, visit InsideAveritt.com/Jobs . T m
April Rollins Gary Sharpe Anthony Steele Darren Thomas Charles Walker Rachel Woodcock
Corporate Greensboro Savannah Jacksonville Nashville Corporate
Daniel Gama Bruce Holthouser Douglas Hooper 15 YEARS David Drach Jerry Freeman Tim Martin Anthony Oliver Joe Peebles David Prosch Rodney Roberts James Sullens Kenneth Linderman Jr.
Houston Louisville Nashville
OVER 20 TEAM We’re proud to add members to our Over 20 Team! The following associates joined our team in July 2022: Willie Bookman Houston Terry Carmack Cookeville Johnathan Cole Knoxville Alan Guise Little Rock Cary Jackson Shreveport Dionicio Jaramillo Harlingen John Law Corporate Catrina Ledford Corporate Jennifer Lovrekovic Corporate
SAFETY AWARDS SUMMER For a complete list of Safety Award winners, including five- and 10-year recipients, visit InsideAveritt.com.
Eastern NC Dallas Knoxville Nashville St. Louis Mercedes Jacksonville San Antonio
30 YEARS Frank Matlock Jr. 25 YEARS Joseph Tolison 20 YEARS Allen Dalton
For a list of July milestone service awards, including the newest members of our Over 20 Team, visit InsideAveritt.com.
Jackson TN
Nashville
Opelika
Yorozu Automotive
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GROWING THROUGH PEOPLE LIKE YOU
Atlanta West City Driver’s Experience Inspires Referrals
Prior to joining our Driving Force, Terrelynn was working for a competitor and was unhappy, but she says she has found her home with Averitt and is happier than ever with her job. “I have a set schedule and more time at home because everything is so organized,” Terrelynn says. “I’ve never had to stay at a pickup or delivery for a long period of time, and we have great driver support.” She could see herself in both of her referrals. One had his CDL and was working as a security guard at one of her delivery spots, while the other was driving for another company. Like Terrelynn, they were unhappy and wanted an opportunity to make more money. “I am a straight-forward person, so I talked to them from a money perspective,” Terrelynn says. “Averitt pays well, and it gives me peace of mind knowing I don’t have to worry about how much my check is going to be or if I will get paid on time. I can buy things for my family now. I don’t have to check the price on every little thing at the grocery store anymore, and that’s a great feeling. Life is too short to be stressed and not happy.” After seeing how happy Terrelynn was with her new position at Averitt, Atlanta West city driver TERRELYNN TERRELYNN COMADORE joined our team just over a year ago, but has already successfully referred two friends to Averitt.
Atlanta West city driver TERRELYNN COMADORE has seen two of her People Like You referrals hired by the Averitt team in the last year.
both referrals began to show interest in applying. “I started telling them about Averitt and how nice everyone is here,” Terrelynn says. “They started asking questions about leadership, everyday operations and my experience here. When they told me they were going to apply, I used the referral option in the Averitt Team mobile app. It was easy!” Our People Like You referral program is all about finding like-minded associates so we can continue to meet our goals. By filling open positions with more People Like You, we perform better and continue to add to our Profit Sharing total! For more information about our referral program, including a list of open positions and how you can earn referral rewards, visit InsideAveritt.com/PeopleLikeYou . T m
SHOWING THE POWER OF ONE Associates Referring People Like You, Earning Referral Rewards
Charlotte dock associate DERRICK BOULWARE
Corporate associate MARLY CANTRELL
Bowling Green dock associate JOSH GILLIAM Dallas dock associate ASHANTI BUTLER
Baton Rouge city driver KEVIN ALBERT
People Like You are very important for our future success, because you know others who would be a great fit for our culture. These associates earned referral rewards after their referrals were hired to the Averitt team!
Atlanta West transportation specialist TRACEY COKER
Tampa city driver LOUIS GIANNOLA
Tyler city driver SENECA HENDERSON
Chattanooga city driver BART MOORE
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JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Averitt Family Softball Tournament Aug. 13 In Nashville
This free, family-friendly event is scheduled for Aug. 13 in Nashville, and it will feature lots of tasty food, camaraderie, children’s activities, and of course, highlight-reel action on the diamond. The Averitt Family Softball Tournament is also a great opportunity to bring awareness to Averitt Cares for Kids and our special relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you’ve never attended the Averitt Family Softball Tournament, we hope you’ll make plans to do so this year. For more information about the event, contact AMOS ROGAN at ARogan@AverittExpress.com. T m In case you missed the big news, the Averitt Family Softball Tournament is back, it’s just around the corner, and we’d love to see you there!
NEW DISTRIBUTION & FULFILLMENT FACILITY OPENING SOON NEAR MEMPHIS
Expected to open in either late July or early August, the facility will feature docking for 57 trailers and 150 general parking spaces, and it will employ 13 associates in its infancy, with room to grow. “This new facility is set up to operate similarly to what we’ve done in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and other large metropolitan areas,” says ED SMITH , director of Distribution & Fulfillment. “While just a stone's throw from Memphis, being in Olive Branch, MS means less traffic for our drivers and better transportation rates for our customers.” Averitt will be the first tenant of the construction project. A site leader, two frontline leaders, eight dock associates and two freight clerks are positioned to begin work in the center, but more jobs are expected to become available as customer accounts are added. “It is a completely new building that our associates 260,000-square-foot site to house distribution & fulfillment operations A brand-new Distribution & Fulfillment center is scheduled to join our family of top-notch facilities in just a few months. The 260,000-square-foot building, which is still under construction, is located just across the Tennessee state line from Memphis in Olive Branch, MS.
This artist’s rendering shows what our new Memphis distribution & fulfillment center will look like. Located in nearby Olive Branch, MS, the 260,000-square-foot facility will help support our growing need for transloading and distribution services in the Memphis market.
will be proud to work in,” Smith says. “I believe the amenities will also help us to recruit new, top- notch associates to join our team. This facility looks fantastic, and it’s very strategically located, just a short haul from the Memphis rail terminal.” Averitt’s current Distribution & Fulfillment network is made up of 28 locations. With the addition of this 29th facility, we are even better equipped to handle the growing international shipping needs in the region. “This will significantly increase our service opportunities in the area,” Smith says. “We will have the ability to run more freight through our network, and that will improve our efficiency and transit times. This also means more opportunities for our existing
associates and the addition of new positions on our team for new associates.” Like all Averitt Distribution & Fulfillment centers, the site will also feature a fleet of all-electric forklifts. “Because we're always looking for new and better ways to minimize our impact on the environment, electric forklifts will be used rather than propane- powered lifts,” Smith says. “This will greatly cut down on carbon emissions and our use of fossil fuels.” Your commitment to doing things the right way is one of the reasons we’re able to open new facilities like this. Coupled with our already-outstanding customer service in Memphis, this Distribution & Fulfillment center will allow us to put The Power Of One on full display. T m
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'A VERY UNIQUE POSITION'
The trend got its start with the rise of e-commerce. Companies needed a way to cut down on transit times and shipping costs, so they began storing their products in strategically located facilities around the United States. The results were positive. Customers did not have to wait weeks for their purchase to arrive from a central warehouse from long distances, and the cheaper cost of shipping was welcomed by all parties involved. Third-party distribution and fulfillment centers have become an important component to the operation of many retailers. shopping online,” director of port and distribution sales DAVID GNIEWEK says. “That’s when storing goods in warehouses across the nation became necessary for companies wanting to cut down on shipping costs and transit times for their customers.” Because of our 2.5 million square feet of storage space across the Southeast and South Central United States, Averitt became an attractive option for companies to use for our distribution and fulfillment services. “Averitt was in a very unique position,” David says. “With our storage space and lease-free policy in so many large markets, accompanied by our award- winning service network, top-of-the-line equipment and associates servicing accounts, we were able to offer everything our customers needed.” Annie Sloan Paints, an international shipping customer since 2018, This practice became even more crucial – a necessity even – with the rise of COVID-19. “COVID really pushed people to do most of their Our Distribution And Fulfillment Centers Help Us Show Power Of One To Annie Sloan Paints DAVID GNIEWEK
recognized the convenience of The Power Of One . The British-based company began using our Nashville facility for all of its distribution and fulfillment needs. “They researched where they needed to be in order to provide supplies to their 600 stockists in the United States, and they decided Nashville was the perfect spot,” operations manager CODY SMITH says. “Now, Our Nashville Distribution & Fulfillment center plays a key role in helping us deliver outstanding service to Annie Sloan Paints.
we ship their products from England to Savannah and provide direct rail service to Nashville. Their products are stored there until one of their customers places an order. They are the ideal customer!” Today, our Nashville facility stores more than 350 different types of Annie Sloan products – from paints to brushes, stencils and much more. When one of their stockists needs additional supplies, they place an order
CODY SMITH
online and our associates pick, pack and ship the merchandise by LTL. This provides opportunities for our associates to move more freight and increase our density. “Because of our footprint, advanced technology and reliable service, we are able to be a true one-stop shop for Annie Sloan,” Cody says. Unlike other carriers, we do not require a contract or storage minimum. That gives our customers the ability to test markets – like Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte and other large metro areas – with minimal risk. Annie Sloan took advantage of the opportunity and has enjoyed tremendous success! T m
HOME TIME, GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Eastern NC Truckload driver TAMMY WHICHARD came to Averitt because home time is important. She also wants to grow in her career, and Tammy recently shared her “why” with our team. Do you know People Like You who want home time and growth opportunities? Share Tammy’s video, and you could earn referral rewards! T m
See Tammy’s video testimonial at InsideAveritt.com/TammyWhichard.
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PROFESSIONAL STANDARD
Do you have any worn, torn, stained or frayed uniform items that need to be replaced? We encourage you to take advantage of our uniform exchange program! When you send us five old shirts, we’ll send you a brand-new one. And because of our partnership with Matthew 25 Ministries, your old shirts will be repurposed and given to those in need. And for every five shirts you send in, you’ll add a 1/2 hour of service to our Team Up Community Challenge . That’s a win-win for all of us! For more information about our Uniformity program, visit InsideAveritt.com/Uniforms . T m Our professional image has set us apart for more than 50 years, and it also lets our customers know they can trust us to deliver excellence. That's why it is important to always look our professional best. Uniform Recycle Program A Win-Win
CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING SAFETY MILESTONES
Charlotte team shuttle driver DARRELL WOOTEN (right), pictured with service center director Brandon Williams (left), achieved 25 years of safe driving! Thank you for your commitment to doing things the right way and for showing Our Driving Concern Is Safety!
Bowling Green city driver SCOTT ALLEN (right), pictured with service center director Kevin Wilkerson (left), was recently honored for 30 years of safe driving! Thank you, Scott, for your commitment to doing things the right way!
Decatur city driver JEFF LANDROM (right), pictured with transportation specialist Clint Dickey (left), was recently honored for 25 years of safe driving! Congratulations, Jeff, and thank you for your commitment to doing things the right way!
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TEAMING UP TO HELP THE HOMELESS
Jackson MS Hosts Clothing Drive For Jackson Resource Center
OS&D associate YOLANDA GRAY coordinated the challenge as she has done since 2018. “I began working with the Jackson Resource Center my first year here,” Yolanda says. “We participated in a coat drive for a Team Up Community Challenge event, and it went very well. We collected a ton of coats, and associates even donated money that allowed us to go out and buy more coats. We’ve worked with the JRC ever since by taking part in canned food drives, toy drives and things of that nature.” For the past four years, Putalamus White, CEO of the Jackson Resource Center, says she has been able to count on Averitt to help in times of need. “Yolanda and I have been Facebook friends for a while, and she responded to one of my posts a few years ago when we were looking for supplies,” Putalamus says. “Now I know I can count on Averitt to pitch in, especially during the holiday season. Their recent drives helped us begin feeding the hungry and stocking our new building with necessities.” The Jackson Resource Center has long provided food, clothing and care for the homeless in the Jackson area. On May 4, the JRC hosted the grand opening of its new location. The site offers furnished, dorm-style apartments, community restrooms and an industrial-sized kitchen for those needing help getting back on their feet. Along with shelter, food and clothing, the JRC partners with outside In April, our Jackson MS service center hosted a Team Up Community Challenge event benefiting those experiencing homelessness. Our team members collected bags of clothes, purses and an assortment of household items to donate for the Jackson Resource Center’s grand opening of a second, larger location. A SPECIAL WAY TO TEAM UP Our Hickory team recently found a special way to participate in our Team Up Community Challenge, as they volunteered for a Special Olympics event in Morganton, NC. The event featured eight schools and a total of 120 athletes. Remember, the Team Up Community Challenge is an ongoing, year-round event, so we encourage you to let us know how you’re “teaming up” to make a difference! For more information about the Team Up Community Challenge, visit InsideAveritt.com/TeamUp.
Our Jackson MS team recently collected clothing, purses and other household items to donate to the Jackson Resource Center, which helps those who are experiencing homelessness.
agencies and organizations to provide health care, mental health assessments and guidance to becoming independent. “We don’t want to be just a temporary fix,” Putalamus says. “We want to provide people with the knowledge they need to live a better life. With Averitt’s generosity, we’re able to focus on things like booking appointments and helping others get well.” During the recent coat drive, Jackson MS associates earned 26 community service hours, which results in a matching company donation to Averitt Cares For Kids . “I have a passion for helping those less fortunate, and I believe the Jackson Resource Center is a great asset to our community,” Yolanda says. “And, by participating in Team Up Community Challenges, we are able to contribute to Averitt Cares For Kids at the same time. It’s a win-win.” If your team participates in a Team Up activity, share it with us! We want to showcase your photos and stories. Email your hours and snapshots to TeamUp@averittexpress.com and keep an eye out for updates on InsideAveritt.com/TeamUp ! T m
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GOING GREEN WITH RED THINKIN’ REWARDS
Electric Mower Makes The Cut For Tampa Shuttle Driver
It started when he traded in his conventional leaf blower for a cordless EGO blower to take on the road when he and his wife go camping. He purchased an EGO trimmer soon after, and his Red Thinkin’ Rewards helped him complete the lawn-care triple crown with a new EGO Power+ cordless lawnmower. “I have a large yard I cut with a zero-turn and finish up with a push mower, but my old one locked up and I needed a new one,” Doug says. “I already had an EGO blower and trimmer. They are light, super well-made and work great, so I thought I would look into getting their lawnmower.” Before heading to the store in search of his ideal mower, Doug first logged on to his Red Thinkin’ Rewards account to check out the catalog’s long list of items. “I purchased a pellet grill last summer without knowing I could have gotten one with my RTR points, and I wasn’t going to make that mistake again,” Doug says. “I found the lawnmower on the site and it saved me almost $800!” Since redeeming his points for the lithium-ion mower, Doug says he has saved even more money and time by not buying gas or having to worry about changing oil. Plus, he says the mower is so quiet, he can work on the lawn in the early hours without waking up the whole neighborhood. “It is so quiet,” Doug says. “I can carry on a conversation while it’s Lately, Tampa shuttle driver DOUG LANE DOUG LANE has been swapping out his gas-powered outdoor equipment for EGO brand cordless outdoor tools.
Tampa shuttle driver DOUG LANE recently used his Red Thinkin’ Rewards points to cash in on an EGO Power+ cordless electric lawnmower.
running, and I can mow while my wife is sleeping.” This isn’t the first time Doug has used his RTR points to score big-ticket items. A few years ago, he bought a Yamaha surround-sound system for his television when his old receiver bit the dust. “I think it’s great Averitt offers Red Thinkin’ Rewards,” Doug says. “I build up points without even thinking about it, and the item catalog has grown so much in the past few years. You can find just about anything you’re looking for. Averitt comes through and I really appreciate it.” Associates earn Red Thinkin’ Reward points every day by reaching service and safety milestones, meeting KPI goals and referring new teammates to Averitt. Log on to InsideAveritt.com/Rewards to check your points balance and peruse the rewards catalog! T m
KEEPING YOUR INFO SAFE
The new Associate ID numbers are part of our
commitment to keeping your personal information safe, and we plan to expand their use in the near future to programs such as the Company Store and more. To see your Associate ID number, simply log in to MyPortal at InsideAveritt.com/MyPortal and click on “Edit My Profile.” Your number can be found on the “At A Glance” page. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming months as we let you know about more ways we’re using Associate ID numbers. T m
As a reminder, we recently updated the way you log in to Red Thinkin’ Rewards. You now have a unique Associate ID number, replacing your previous login information that included a combination of letters in your last name and a part of your Social Security number. New Way To Log In To Red Thinkin’ Rewards, Other Programs
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OUR PLAN TO NAVIGATE FUEL CHALLENGES
Our Team Has Carefully Prepared For These Situations
First and foremost, we have already purchased fuel in bulk, helping to ensure our facilities with fueling stations are adequately supplied. Additionally, we have established partnerships with major retail fuel outlets that ensure we have priority access to fuel supplies, and our fuel supply partners do not anticipate shortages. Finally, there are several things we can do to make sure we make the most of our fuel economy, including using cruise control when applicable, limiting idle time and making sure our tires are at proper inflation levels. We will continue to monitor the national and global fuel supply situation, and you can be sure we have taken and will continue to take steps to put us in the best position to deliver outstanding service. To read more about how you can help us make the most of our fuel economy, go to InsideAveritt.com/FuelEconomy . T m The rising cost and decreased supply of fuel continues to be a challenge throughout the transportation industry. Thankfully, our team has carefully prepared for situations like this. Faster Benefits For New Hires, Rehires, Part-Time To Full-Time Transfers ANOTHER EXCITING BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT
Our team is well-prepared for the challenges of rising fuel cost and decreased supply of fuel, and we have a plan to navigate those challenges while making the most of our fuel economy.
We’re proud to have a strong benefits package, and that’s why we’re excited to let you know about another enhancement to that package. Effective immediately, new hires, rehires, and part-time to full-time transfers will now be eligible for numerous benefits after 30 days!
The benefits that these associates will be eligible for are:
• Medical and prescription • Dental • Vision • FSA and HSA accounts • 401(k) and Profit Sharing • Company-provided life insurance • Holiday pay
This is great news for our new associates, and it’s another tool you can share with People Like You! T m
Don Thompson
Frontline Leader SAVANNAH Frontline Leader MOBILE
Edward Kaputa George Kemp Danny Lesko Patrick McMurray
Costco Nashville Cookeville Montgomery
NEW LEADERS
RETIREES Thank you for your service to our team! Sharon Agee Corporate Christopher Baran Greensboro James Eubank Chattanooga Randy Hammontree Corporate Robert Hudson Jackson TN
Joshua Williams
Jonathan Clouse
Truckload Fleet Leader CORPORATE
Our Dallas team recently participated in a Team Up Community Challenge at the Tarrant County Food Bank. Thanks to them and a cast of volunteers, the group assembled 8,943 meals for the North Texas area! Melba Murphree Corporate David Shields Tri-Cities John Stevens Fayetteville Brian Tatum Milwaukee Loren Ward Memphis
Terry Freirmuth
Frontline Leader CINCINNATI Frontline Leader EASTERN NC
Corey Sugg
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SERVICE AWARDS
Below are the five-year milestones of associates WHO HAVE SERVED 20 YEARS OR MORE with our team. To view all available photos of our latest service awards, visit InsideAveritt.com.
Bowling Green associate DANNY HOWELL (right, 35 years) with service center director Kevin Wilkerson (left)
Tupelo associate JIMMY ARMSTRONG (right, 30 years) with frontline leader Randy Lowry (left)
Director of purchasing RANDY DUNN (center, 35 years) with executive vice president and chief financial officer Johnny Fields (left) and president Wayne Spain (right)
Birmingham associate LAMAR MCMULLEN (35 years)
Tampa associate STEVE HELTZEL (25 years)
Knoxville associate MICHAEL REID (25 years)
Corporate associate JASON BREWER (left, 25 years) with director of cargo claim services Gary Whitaker (right)
Jackson MS associate PATRICK POPE (left, 25 years) with service center director Michael Matherne (right)
When we go above and beyond to provide excellent service, that demonstrates The Power of One to our teammates, our customers, and our industry. These associates went the extra mile to represent Averitt with pride – and our customers said it showed! COMING THROUGH ON OUR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
THE POWER OF ONE
CHELSEA LEWIS – National Call Center “I want to thank Chelsea for her excellent support and great customer service. She provided timely and helpful advice and knew all the important information regarding my questions. She listened to all my concerns with a great deal of patience, and she was able to supply urgent information. She has a caring approach and is a true professional.” Walid, personal container customer – Houston, TX MATT RODABAUGH – Richmond “Matt went above and beyond to help our company recently. We had 17 skids scheduled to deliver, but we had a mishap on our end. Although it was late in the day, Matt waited patiently, helped us fix our mistake and delivered the skids. He always does a great job and we have a great relationship with Averitt because of him.” Vincent, Zeller & Gmelin Corporation – Richmond, VA
NORMAN TUGGLE – Memphis “Every day when Norman comes to deliver and pick up, he is always willing to help in any way, and he is always nice and courteous.” Angela, Parker Hannifin – Batesville, MS QUARMAINE KINSEY – Gordon Paper “Quarmaine was recognized by one of our customers for helping to unload during a delivery. They were short-staffed and needed help in getting the freight unloaded, so Quarmaine jumped right in and was able to assist the customer. We were notified by the customer that they really appreciated the help and would be happy for Quarmaine to come back and deliver anytime!” Manager, Gordon Paper – Virginia Beach, VA
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Use extra caution when merging or changing lanes. lane changes require focus .
Watch our video at InsideAveritt.com/lanechange
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