Moving forward means continuing with what has helped us grow Focusing On The Next 50
For over 50 years, helping our customers succeed through a strong, connected network of innovative services has fueled our vision for growth. That’s what the Power of One is all about – a single resource that can handle whatever logistical or transportation needs our customers might have. As our customers’ needs have grown, so have we – adding new services and capabilities along the way. It’s made us a stronger provider and given us the ability to be a true one-stop solution for our customers. It has also benefited our associates through career growth, equipment with state-of- the-art safety technology, and record Profit Sharing. As we look forward to what the next 50 years hold, we’re continuing to leverage our strengths and expand our offerings to move more shipments In and Out of the South. 3 + 2 = THE POWER OF ONE Up until now, we’ve worked with customers through three distinct service units: LTL, Truckload and Supply Chain Solutions. Heading toward the next mile marker on our team’s journey, we’ve expanded with two service units to complement the other three, all with the goal of building density. Distribution and Fulfillment is one of the fastest growing services in the global economy. We’ve built a strong track record for providing warehousing, PortSide and distribution services for customers, and that will continue with this new service unit. Integrated Services includes international, rail, expedited and other specialized services. None of our competitors can offer the variety of solutions our team can. In addition, Supply Chain Solutions is now known as Dedicated, which better reflects the strong relationships we build serving as our customers’ private fleet.
“Our team is positioned to continue building on the strong year we had in 2021,” says Barry Blakely, our executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Forward movement requires forward thinking, and these developments of additional service units further enhance our standing as the provider of choice for our customers. We’re excited about the growth this means for our team and the opportunities it provides for our associates.” THE ROAD AHE AD To keep driving down the road of success, we’re staying focused on the future. That means reinvesting in our associates, enhancing our facilities, and steadily growing in our footprint. “We have a strong network in the South that is built on a five-decade tradition of service. The best way for our team to grow is to improve density,” says Barry. “That means expanding in growing markets, thoughtfully planning for new equipment, and hiring, training and retaining the best people. That’s why our referral program, People Like You, is so important.” Of course, there will always be challenges and obstacles. We have no control over global pandemics, equipment shortages or fuel prices. What we can do is learn from what has helped us over our 50-year history and apply those lessons to the future. “There hasn’t been a more exciting time to be an associate at Averitt Express,” says Barry. “We’re positioned to do great things in 2022 and beyond. By working together, focusing on the basics and looking for ways to improve every day, there’s no limit to what we can do.” T m
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