PAST AND PRESENT TEAMMATES FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE Averitt Ambassadors Make A Difference Through Averitt Cares for Kids The Averitt Ambassador team is our growing group of retired teammates who remain connected to our unique culture of giving back. By doing so, this group has the opportunity Averitt Ambassador JOYCE MATTHEWS , who led our payroll department for many years before retiring in December of 2019, shares what that impact means to her personally. “I have always contributed to Averitt Cares for Kids and definitely wanted to continue to contribute after my retirement,” says Joyce. “I was fortunate enough to visit St. Jude hospital in Memphis and saw firsthand the incredible research and work they do to improve the lives of the children there.” Our team was honored to recently present our 2021 contribution of $1,050,001 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This major milestone was driven by both current and retired associates, which included our combined weekly $1 donations to Averitt Cares for Kids. This speaks volumes about our team’s culture, passion and commitment to give hope for the future. “Averitt should be commended for what they have done for this special cause,” says Joyce. “I feel privileged to participate in a program that makes to continue helping our whole teammake powerful annual contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through Averitt Cares for Kids.
JOYCE MATTHEWS (left) shares a laugh with Averitt president WAYNE SPAIN (center) and executive vice president and chief financial officer JOHNNY FIELDS (right) during Joyce’s retirement celebration in January 2020. Joyce has continued to stay connected with Averitt, becoming part of the Ambassador Team.
such a difference in the lives of the children and their families.”
JO I N AVER I T T CARES FOR K I DS The Power of One dollar a week goes a long way to help those in need. We are humbled and proud to give together to this great cause, and you can join us. If you’re ready to start giving one dollar a week, sign up at InsideAveritt.com/AverittCares. JO I N THE AMBASSADOR TE AM As a retiree, we want to invite you to become a member of our Ambassador Team, a unique group of associates who choose to stay connected to the team, their customers, and their fellow associates. Becoming a member of our Ambassador Team is simple. STEP 1 – Stay connected to the good works and mission of Averitt Cares for Kids by contributing to this award-winning charitable fund. STEP 2 – Take advantage of these other Ambassador Team features: • Earn referral rewards for finding people like you as a Team Builder • Participate in local Team Up Community Challenge events • Become an Averitt Mentor by continuing to work on a reduced schedule We look forward to more opportunities on the horizon for this team. Contact AmbassadorTeam@averittexpress.com to learn more. T m
WORK HARD | PLAY HARD Red Thinkin’ Rewards Fuel Your Favorite Hobbies
LEON WHITE with our Jackson TN team is earning Red Thinkin’ Rewards for the excellent job he does on a daily basis. As a city driver,
to redeem gear for his favorite outdoor hobbies. “I enjoy being outdoors and out on the water through the summer months, so I redeemed the points that I have earned to purchase kayaks,” says Leon. “I’m looking forward to enjoying some warm, sunny days on the water with my new gear.” As shown by his well-earned Red Thinkin’ Rewards, Leon takes great pride and ownership in his career. That’s because he
believes he’s part of a winning team, and he’s excited about our many opportunities on the horizon. “I think the Red Thinkin’ Rewards program is a great way to recognize our teammates for their accomplishments. It’s another way of showing how much Averitt appreciates the work we do each day.” Leon adds, “This is a great company to work for – a company that is growing daily and has a lot to offer to anyone willing to pursue a
career with us.” Thanks for all you do for our team, Leon! When you do your best each day in service, safety, meeting KPI goals, and referring new teammates to Averitt, your efforts go a long way to secure a bright future for our team – and you’re earning Red Thinkin’ Rewards along the way! Log onto to the program site via InsideAveritt.com/Rewards to check your balance and browse the rewards catalog!
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Leon is able to earn most of his points by meeting KPI goals, safe driving, and on-time service. And he uses those points
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