Birmingham Teammates Started On Dock, Growing In Careers ‘THE SKY’S THE LIMIT FROM HERE’ ROBERT GURLEY and TYLER BAUGHMAN joined our Birmingham team at the same time five years ago as dock associates. And since then, they’ve both taken advantage of opportunities to grow in their careers. Robert completed our Dock-To-Driver Training Program and is now a city driver, while Tyler moved into a frontline leader role, where he helps in dispatch for city and shuttle drivers. IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT Robert had forklift experience from his previous job, so he knew a dock role could be a good fit. But he was also intrigued by what else he could do at Averitt. “About three or four months after I got here, I wanted to learn how to operate a yard truck,” Robert recalls. “They taught me how to operate it, and I thought, ‘One day I’d like to be a driver for Averitt.’ Another associate came to me and told me about the Dock-To-Driver program and said he was going to do it. I said, ‘I’m going to get in it too!’” Robert has been a city driver for two years, and he says the Dock-To-Driver experience gave him all the tools he needed to succeed. “I feel like the sky’s the limit from here,” he says.
Birmingham city driver ROBERT GURLEY (left) and frontline leader TYLER BAUGHMAN (right) started their Averitt careers on the dock five years ago, and they ’ ve both taken advantage of growth opportunities.
‘AVERITT HAS BEEN VERY GOOD TO ME’ Tyler also had forklift experience in his previous career at a warehouse, and he wanted to join a team that promotes from within. He’s certainly found that at Averitt. After starting on the dock, Tyler was promoted to frontline leader, and he wants to move forward even more in the future. “You just don’t see that a lot with other companies, especially the company I was with before,” Tyler says. “Averitt has been very good to me and my family. Averitt has given me opportunities to continue to grow, not only as a frontline leader but also as a person. I’ve really, really enjoyed my five years here.” Robert shares that same enthusiasm. “I love Averitt,” he says. “I have nothing bad to say about it. We have great pay, great people. All around, it’s a great company. I don’t see myself ever leaving Averitt.” READY TO TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP? If you’re ready to take your next step with Averitt, check out our Job Hotline at 800-991-1971 or online at InsideAveritt.com/Jobs . 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. If you want to get in the driver’s seat, ask your leader for more information about our Dock-To-Driver Training Program. You can also find details and associate testimonial videos at InsideAveritt.com/ DockToDriver. T m
STAYING FOCUSED ON SAFETY Quarterly Safety Videos A Valuable Tool
DON’T SLEEP ON FATIGUE Our Fatigue Management video is our safety focus for the third quarter, and it’s an outstanding resource that shows the signs of fatigue and how to respond in a way that can help you prevent an accident. From now until Sept. 30, we’ve got a special incentive to learn how to fight fatigue. All drivers who complete the video during this time will be entered in a drawing for 10 winners of 250,000 Red Thinkin’ Rewards points! You can learn more at InsideAveritt.com/Fatigue. T m
“It doesn’t matter if you’ve gone to a place dozens of times, pay attention to what you’re doing,” Shawn explains. “Basically, don’t get complacent. One thing could change that could lead to a problem, so you’ve always got to focus and pay attention.” And what does Shawn plan to do with the 250,000 Red Thinkin’ Rewards points
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“They’ve already been spent,” he says with a laugh. “Me, my wife and my son have updated the home theater. We got a newer TV and soundbar, and we moved the old one upstairs and put the nicer stuff downstairs.” Congratulations to Shawn and all our second-quarter winners, and thank you for showing Our
In the second quarter, our Speed Control video was our safety focus, and we’re thankful to the thousands of associates who watched the video and sharpened their safety skills! SHAWN MCGREGOR is a Cincinnati city driver who began his Averitt career in Truckload, and he was one of our second-quarter safety drawing winners. Shawn has seven years of safe driving under his belt, and he says staying focused is one of his keys to staying safe.
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