‘AVERITT CARES ABOUT MY CAREER’
New Frontline Leader Started As Truckload Driver
Jack spent about three years in Truckload before moving to a Dedicated driving role. After that, he worked on the dock and as a local driver before transferring to our Jackson MS warehouse. In 2022, he began to get more of a look behind the scenes in an operations support role. As a result of the experience he gained there, Jack was promoted to frontline leader in June. “I knew that there was always something else I could go to and learn and broaden my experience within the company,” Jack says. “I started out as a Truckload driver, and I knew that I didn’t have to stay there. That gave me the boost I needed to understand that Averitt absolutely cares about my career.” Jack credits our overall culture as the reason he’s been able to grow. “It’s the support I’ve received from my leader, how they’ve coached me up, and how we have an open-door policy,” Jack explains. “There are so many factors, and they all roll into the culture of Averitt.” ‘THE AVERITT CULTURE IS A GOOD ONE’ Fort Myers frontline leader PHILIP BAUMHARDT also came to Averitt 20 years ago, starting as a part-time dock associate. Once he went full time, he became Jackson MS associate JACK HARRISON recently celebrated 20 years with Averitt, and during that time he’s seen firsthand our commitment to promote from within. Jack began his Averitt career as a Truckload driver, and he was recently promoted to a frontline leader role!
Jackson MS frontline leader JACK HARRISON (left), pictured with Service Center Director MICHAEL MATHERNE (right), began his Averitt career 20 years ago as a Truckload driver.
a city driver and also served in shuttle for several years. In 2018, Philip was promoted to his current role. “Averitt has provided well for my family,” says Philip, who is an Army veteran. “It’s a great place to work, and the uniforms are also important to me.”
Philip encourages other associates to learn as much as they can about other roles so they can be ready when opportunity knocks. That’s a mindset he also tries to model for his fellow Fort Myers teammates.
“I try to show our drivers some of the inbound screens and teach them so they can grow in their careers,” he says. “I want them to understand that the Averitt culture is a good one.”
PHILIP BAUMHARDT
MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE If you’re ready to take the next step in your Averitt career, check out our Job Hotline at 800-991-1971 . The hotline is updated on Mondays and Thursdays, so we encourage you to check it often to stay up to date on the newest openings. T m
FROM GARY SASSER PG. 1 many challenges and instability this year. Through it all, your commitment to teamwork has shone through. You’ve done an outstanding job of controlling the things you can control. I’m proud of your efforts, and those efforts have produced clear results. We continue to deliver near-record Profit Sharing contributions. And our customers and the
industry continue to recognize us as a leader. Because we have the best team in place, we’re able to move forward with our long-term plan. That plan includes continuing to invest in our people, our facilities and our equipment. It also includes staying independent so we can make decisions that are best for Our Customers, Our Associates and Our Future.
Thank you for all you do to keep us moving forward. The sky truly is the limit for what we can accomplish, and with continued teamwork, we’re in position to share an even brighter future together.
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RETIREES Thank you for your service to our team! Robert Arnold Milwaukee Paul Brooks Darlington Genevieve Bustamante Harlingen James Coulter Richmond James Dunbar Augusta Mike Fiely Corporate Brenda Holland Corporate
STAY CONNECTED THROUGH THE AMBASSADOR TEAM One way our retirees can stay connected to Averitt is by becoming a member of the Ambassador Team, a special group of retired associates who stay connected to our unique culture of giving back. Ambassador teammates are annual contributors to Averitt Cares for Kids and are welcome to participate in the Team Up Community Challenge, People Like You Referral Rewards, and more! Email Dusty Barrow in Marketing and Communications at dbarrow@averitt.com to learn how to join.
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