Averitt Announces Pay Increases for Drivers
Cookeville, Tenn.-based Averitt Express announced July 13 it was raising pay for its less-than-truckload drivers as well as providing a new guaranteed weekly minimum for its regional and flatbed drivers and a shorter waiting period in receiving benefits coverage for its new hires.
Averitt Emphasizes People, Service on 50th Anniversary
Averitt Express marked a half century in business last year with celebrations at its facilities across the country, including its corporate headquarters in Cookeville, Tenn.
February 11, 2022Pandemic Puts Added Strain on Drivers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, professional drivers have found themselves more isolated that usual as companies limited in-person interaction to prevent the virus from spreading.
Call Center Staffs Work From Home Due to Coronavirus
Call centers industrywide have made a swift shift to working from home in response to the coronavirus.
Averitt Announces New Safety, Efficiency Initiatives
Averitt Express in a pair of news releases has announced initiatives aimed at improving the safety of its drivers and the efficiency of its deliveries.
Averitt Opens New Atlanta-Area Distribution Center
Averitt Express opened a new distribution and fulfillment center in Atlanta, according to a company news release.
January 21, 2020Averitt Expands Residential Delivery Options
Averitt Express has expanded its residential delivery network to provide shippers with a variety of direct-to-customer delivery options as demand for final-mile logistics services grows.
May 2, 2019Averitt Express Expands in Texas
Averitt Express announced the opening of a service center near Austin, Texas, that has 10 times the square footage compared with its previous site.
April 12, 2019Averitt Debuts Asia-to-Dallas Route After Success With Memphis Service
Averitt Express launched a new less-than-containerload service last month to Dallas, built on the success of its Asia-to-Memphis Express service in the e-commerce and small business communities.
Averitt Training Program Approved for Veteran Benefits
Averitt Express announced that it’s offering an on-the-job training program that is approved for veterans benefits, as the carrier commits to hiring 1,200 military veterans by 2020.
September 18, 2017