FROM the DOCK TO LEADERSHIP Former Dock Associates Promoted To Leadership Roles
Scott got his start as a part-time dock associate at our Nashville service center. He was attending college during the day and was looking for a job to work at night. “I don’t think I knew a truck from a trailer when I first started,” Scott Director JEFF TAYLOR JEFF TAYLOR each began their careers on the docks in 1997. Now, 26 years later, both have taken advantage of career opportunities and risen through the Averitt ranks. Director of Corporate Business Development SCOTT POTTER and Hickory Service Center
Hickory Service Center Director JEFF TAYLOR began his Averitt career as a dock associate in Charlotte.
gotten to know and work with a lot of people over the years, and it’s been a real pleasure.” Jeff began his career as a full-time dock associate in Charlotte, working both the inbound and outbound lanes. After two years, he moved to Greensboro to be a frontline leader while his wife attended graduate school. “Greensboro is where a lot of my growth took place,” Jeff says. “I worked any and every shift available, so I got a good grasp of what each operation did – both individually and as a team.” In 2002, Jeff transferred to Hickory to become an outbound leader. He moved to inbound operations in 2010 where he served until being named service center director earlier this year. “I like everything about Averitt,” Jeff says. “I enjoy the small-town feel of Hickory, and the culture, atmosphere and people have kept me here for 26 years.” WANT TO GROW IN YOUR CAREER? Are you ready to take the next step in your Averitt career? Call our Job Hotline at 800-991-1971, talk to your leadership or visit InsideAveritt.com/Jobs to find out about local driving, leadership and other available opportunities. T m
laughs. “I had applied at a few different places, but I got a call from Averitt and just had a good feeling about it.” Scott soon moved into a full-time role and was
promoted to frontline leader. He spent 10 years as a frontline leader, where he ran or assisted on every shift on the dock, including outbound, inbound, relay, dispatch and distribution. He earned the operations manager position for
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our Cracker Barrel operation in 2008 before moving back to the Nashville service center in 2017 to become a local transportation sales specialist. He was named to his current position in May. Through his many years and roles, Scott credits his success and dedication to his fellow associates. “I know it sounds kind of cliché, but it’s the people,” Scott says. “I’ve
OUTSTANDING SAFETY MILESTONES
Little Rock shuttle driver WILLIAM “BILL” MOORE celebrated 25 years of safe driving!
Chattanooga city driver JEFFERY MCALPIN (left), pictured with Service Center Director David Harlan (right), recently celebrated an incredible milestone by achieving 35 years of safe driving!
Memphis city driver DOUG BOX (center) – pictured with operations manager Brian Hopper (right) and Service Center Director Mike Maynard (left) – was recently honored for 30 years of safe driving!
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