FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE
Facility Enhancements Put Us In Position For Growth Building toward a bright future is at the heart of all we do. One way we do that is – quite simply – to “build” for the future. We have lots of enhancements currently in the works, and they range from lighting and parking to completely new facilities. MOVING IN MUSIC CITY One of the most wide-ranging enhancements currently underway is at our Nashville service center. It includes improvements to our gates so drivers can more easily maneuver the entrance, and we’ve added space for more parking. We’ve also done extensive work on the shop, with new bathrooms, new maintenance pits and more. And we’re in the process of making improvements to the lobby and exterior so we can put our best foot forward to our customers and the public. Another aspect of our Nashville expansion is that we’ve moved our Distribution & Fulfillment facility to a new location right off Interstate 840, an important corridor in Middle Tennessee. The new warehouse provides 290,000 square feet of space, and it helps us continue our focus of building density throughout our core network. The previous Nashville Distribution & Fulfillment facility, meanwhile, is being transitioned into a larger space for our On Tour Logistics team, which specializes in the concert and special events markets. We’ll also use that area to provide more parking for our over-the-road drivers.
IN POSITION FOR GROWTH Projects like these help us provide our associates with state-of-the-art amenities and give us all the best possible quality of life on the job. And they also allow us to stay ready when customers give us more opportunities to grow. It all comes down to our Winner’s Circle – when we take care of Our Customers and Our Associates , we ensure Our Future is a bright one! T m Our new Mobile facility is one of many enhancements currently underway in our network. Several members of our team recently gathered there to check out the progress. Averitt team members include (front, from left) President and Chief Operating Officer BARRY BLAKELY , Mobile transportation specialist TORI SIMS and Vice President of Operations LARRY MASON (center, left), along with (back, from left) Mobile Service Center Director MARK WALTERS , Region 3 Vice President DAVID MCGONAGILL , Director of Maintenance DOUG LLOYD , Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing KENT WILLIAMS and LTL operations leader AMOS ROGAN .
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE WORKS
COOKEVILLE – Shop renovations GADSDEN – Parking lot upgrades HOUSTON – Shop expansion, driver shower enhancements, new truck wash KNOXVILLE – Dock/parking expansion LUBBOCK – Facility upgrades
MERIDIAN – Driver Support Center and parking lot remodel MOBILE – New service center, shop and warehouse NASHVILLE – Facility renovations SAN ANTONIO – Dock and parking
expansion and warehouse TYLER – New service center
JUST AROUND THE CORNER Grab your bat and glove and put on your cleats, because the Averitt Cares for Kids Family Softball Tournament is just around the corner! This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Cane Creek SportsPlex in Cookeville, TN. The softball tournament is one of our biggest traditions, and it provides a great opportunity to highlight the good works of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and our special relationship through Averitt Cares for Kids. The tournament is a free, family-friendly event that will feature plenty of food, drinks, activities for children and highlight-reel action on the diamond. Last year, close to 800 associates, family members and friends attended, and we want to make this year an even bigger celebration! If you want to participate in the tournament, please speak with your leader for more information. To learn more about dining options and places to stay in the Cookeville area, as well as background about the Averitt Cares for Kids Softball Tournament, visit InsideAveritt.com/Softball. T m
Softball Tournament Set For Saturday, Aug. 26
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