Electric Tow Motors Entering Our Network, And More To Come AN EYE TOWARD THE FUTURE
Our team has invested in four electric tow motors, we've ordered 14 more, and we plan to add more throughout our system moving forward.
We currently have four electric tow motors at distribution centers and warehouses, and we’ve already ordered 14 more. Because of the many benefits of this technology, we plan to add more throughout our system moving forward. “Using electric tow motors is better for the environment, and it helps us with ease of ‘refueling,’” explains DOUG LLOYD of our maintenance leadership. “With this technology, we will not need to stockpile liquified petroleum gas at these The technology of electric vehicles continues to advance, and we’re excited to introduce electric towmotors in our system.
locations.” To simplify the recharging process, we’re installing charging stations at facilities where we have electric tow motors. It’s all part of taking advantage of innovative and creative technology while at the same time saving money on our largest cost – fuel. Electric tow motors are just one of the many ways we can work smarter, not harder. And doing that will help us earn more Profit Sharing for our entire team and put us in position to share an even brighter future! T m Averitt Named A 2021 Top Green Fleet BIG RED HONORED FOR GREEN EFFORTS
commitment to growing even more for the future. Averitt Integrated includes international, rail, expedited and other specialized services. By offering services like these, our customers can see the difference in partnering with Averitt, and it opens the door for more opportunities to use our other services. Adding these two new services also provides more career paths for 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. June 9 Knoxville 2:00p-8:00p July 12 Jackson MS 2:00p-8:00p July 13 Meridian 11:00a-5:00p July 14 Birmingham 7:30a-11:00a U P C O M I N G G R A B - A N D - G O E V E N T S C H E D U L E
current associates and for People Like You. We’re proud to be a team that encourages a culture of career growth. So if you’re interested in growing in your Averitt career, or if you know someone who would be a great fit for our culture, I encourage you to check out the opportunities that are available throughout our network. You‘ve probably heard us say that we’re proud of our past and even more Companies that are named to the Top Green Fleet list are those across the United States that have shown a dedication to minimizing their impact on the environment. In 2004, Averitt became a charter member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program. By investing in modern equipment, as well as using optimized fleet routing, we’ve made several achievements that have made a positive impact: recently recognized in the transportation media, as we were chosen as a 2021 Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking. Our efforts to do the right things environmentally were
excited about our future. With the addition of Averitt Integrated and Averitt Distribution & Fulfillment, we truly are excited about what the future holds. By showing The Power of One with our array of services, the sky is the limit for what we can accomplish together! For more information about our efforts to limit our environmental impact, visit AverittExpress.com/Green . T m • 38% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions • 96% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions • 6.2 million gallons of diesel fuel saved The Heavy Duty Trucking award is one of several environmental awards we’ve recently earned. The other honors are: • Inbound Logistics’ 2021 Green Supply Chain Partner • Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Green Provider • Tennessee Trucking Association’s 2020 Clean Diesel Award • Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2020 Green Supply Chain Award
FROM GARY SASSER PG. 1 - Truckload – to help us become even more of a one-stop shop for our customers. Distribution & Fulfillment services have grown exponentially in the global economy, and they are very important to our customers. That’s why we’ve invested in recent years in building our warehousing infrastructure, and making it a distinct service shows our May 17 Louisville 11:00a-4:00p May 18 Cincinnati 2:00p-8:00p May 19 Lexington 11:00a-5:00p June 7 Memphis 2:00p-8:00p June 8 Nashville 2:00p-8:00p
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