Team Matters - No. 9 - 2023

GROWING OUR PARTNERSHIP

Virco Services A True Power Of One Display One of the reasons we offer an array of services is we know that when customers experience the outstanding quality and professionalism we deliver, they’ll want to grow the relationship and make us their one-stop transportation shop. Virco is a perfect example of that Power of One mentality. The Conway, AR-based school furniture producer – which has been in business since 1950 – began as an LTL customer. Virco has made its satisfaction known during the last 15-plus years by also turning to us for dedicated, truckload, expedited, warehousing and international services. “We have a wonderful relationship with Averitt,” says Scott Presley, Virco’s Director of Warehousing. “They’re not just a name. They are very responsive to any issues we have, any questions we have or anything they can do for us. Averitt can solve any problems and take care of what we need.” MIKE MONIN of our regional leadership says our strong bond is all about trust. “Just like in life, people do business with others they like and trust,” Mike explains. “Trust is vital to growing your business, retaining that business, and helping you get through the challenges that come along the way.”

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The relationship we’ve built over the years is one reason Virco recently came to us for a much-needed solution. “We started talking ahead about our sales ticking up,” recalls Paul Gall, Virco’s Vice President of Logistics. “We discussed the additional trailers we may need from a ship-and-hold standpoint. We wanted to know our options to get the product closer to our customers and make it easier to make the delivery. There were lots of different tools that Averitt was able to use to help step up and make it happen.” On top of our many service options, Virco is thankful for our professional image. “The appearance of Averitt’s drivers is very important,” says Virco logistics analyst Maggie McClellan. “They all have uniforms, and they’re clean and neat. That goes a long way, especially delivering to schools where there are children involved. We want the best appearance we can get, and Averitt provides that.” Paul says the total package we offer bodes well for the future. “The open collaboration we share allows us both to understand the growth opportunities, the pain points we face, and find solutions for those as we go forward,” he says. “That’s going to serve both companies well.” T m

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OVER 20 TEAM We’re proud to add members to our Over 20 Team! The following associates joined our team in October 2003: Randall Holliday Atlanta West Heath Horace Houston Ricky Lambert Greensboro Greg Sims Corporate Tommy Stogne Jackson MS

25 YEARS Jerry Hampton Gregory Nelson James Wallace

Bobby Walter

Mobile

Andrey Zaitsev

Charlotte

Corbin-London Bowling Green

15 YEARS Wayne Brooks Anthony Eddin Jeremy Ginnity Robert Muir

For a list of October milestone service awards, including the newest members of our Over 20 Team, visit InsideAveritt.com . SAFETY AWARDS For a complete list of Safety Award winners, including five- and 10-year recipients, visit InsideAveritt.com.

Knoxville Nashville

Dallas

20 YEARS Ricardo Cobio Trevino

Atlanta West

Roanoke

Dallas

Howard Crater Joseph Kendall

Greensboro

Auria Solutions USA

John Sims

Atlanta East

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