| 1958 | Thurman Averitt starts Livingston Merchants Co-op, the company that would later be known as Averitt Express |
| 1969 | Thurman Averitt incorporates his small trucking company as Averitt Express |
| 1971 | Averitt, having grown to include two associates, three tractors, and five trailers, is sold to 21-year-old Gary Sasser on October 1 |
| Averitt opens Nashville, TN service center on October 1 | |
| 1972 | Averitt begins construction of new facility in Livingston, TN |
| 1976 | Averitt opens Knoxville, TN service center on May 16 |
| 1978 | Tennessee Public Service Commission grants Averitt authority to serve customers in Cookeville, TN |
| Averitt opens Cookeville, TN service center on June 23 | |
| Averitt's annual revenue tops $1 million mark for the first time | |
| 1979 | Red Ball Motor Freight sells its Tennessee intrastate authority, including major metropolitan centers, to Averitt |
| Averitt opens Chattanooga, TN service center on February 19 | |
| Averitt establishes a corporate maintenance facility in Cookeville, TN | |
| 1980 | Averitt opens Memphis, TN service center on January 2 |
| Motor Carrier Act "deregulates" the trucking industry. Averitt Express is well poised for expansion with facilities already established at every major crossroads of the state. Over the following years, while many transportation companies fold due to deregulation, Averitt Express grows at a rapid pace. | |
| 1981 | Averitt moves corporate offices to Dacco Road in Cookeville, TN |
| Averitt begins offering full truckload services | |
| Averitt establishes a national accounts unit in September | |
| 1982 | Averitt opens Atlanta, GA service center, its first outside Tennessee, on October 4 |
| 1984 | Averitt implements associate profit sharing plan |
| 1985 | Averitt receives full-state authority in the state of Tennessee and becomes known as "Tennessee's Carrier" |
| Averitt associate present the “AE1” trailer to Gary Sasser as a thank you | |
| Averitt switches from an IBM computer system to the “Prime” computer system. For the first time, all service centers are "online" with each other. | |
| 1986 | Averitt rolls out its “Winner’s Circle” corporate symbol |
| Averitt Express Associates Charities (AEAC), now known as "Averitt Cares for Kids," is created. One of the first associate-funded charitable giving programs of its kind, AEAC is featured in The Wall Street Journal. | |
| 1987 | Averitt moves its corporate offices to Perimeter Place complex in Cookeville on July 13 |
| Averitt implements electronic data interchange (EDI) technology | |
| 1989 | Averitt launches the “On Time. On Target. Intact” tagline |
| Averitt’s annual revenue surpasses $100 million mark for the first time | |
| 1990 | Averitt tests shipment barcoding for the first time |
| Averitt begins using roll-up trailer doors | |
| The Harvard University School of Business begins using the management style of Averitt Express as a case study model | |
| 1991 | Averitt begins providing service to Canada |
| Averitt forms its Averitt Dedicated Services (ADS) unit. Now known as Averitt Truckload, ADS begins providing truckload service linking the Southeast to the manufacturing heartland of the North. | |
| Averitt implements its associate suggestion program | |
| Averitt moves its corporate maintenance unit to Nashville | |
| Averitt opens a new, state-of-the-art service center in Nashville, TN on October 14 | |
| 1993 | Averitt opens first offshore service center in Puerto Rico |
| 1995 | Averitt establishes a national customer service call center in Cookeville |
| 1996 | Averitt launches logistics unit by providing managed facilities, transportation management and transportation network design services |
| 1997 | Averitt establishes dedicated unit by providing dedicated contract carriage services |
| 1998 | Averitt begins providing expedited transportation services |
| Averitt expands its international services to include Mexico and the U.S. Virgin Islands | |
| Averitt’s annual revenues top the $500 million mark for the first time | |
| 1999 | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital names Averitt "Employee-Giving Organization of the Year" |
| 2000 | Averitt expands its expedited services to include airfreight |
| Averitt expands its international services to include ocean and international airfreight service to 100 countries | |
| 2001 | In the wake of 9/11, Averitt Cares for Kids presents a check for $100,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund |
| 2002 | Averitt announces 100% coverage of the state of Texas |
| 2003 | Averitt integrates its dedicated and logistics service units and renames the newly integrated unit "Averitt Express Supply Chain Solutions" |
| Averitt opens first PortSide® distribution facility in Long Beach, CA | |
| 2004 | Averitt begins offering direct service to Southern California, Milwaukee and Cleveland markets |
| 2005 | In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Averitt Cares for Kids presents a check for $100,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund |
| Averitt unveils its “Think Red Instead” campaign, complete with a new corporate logo and red uniforms | |
| 2006 | Averitt opens new distribution facilities in Texas and California |
| 2007 | Averitt expands its national call center at its corporate headquarters in Cookeville, TN |
| 2008 | Averitt joins other regional LTL carriers to form The Reliance Network |
| Averitt launches Asia-Memphis Express, its ocean LCL service from Asia | |
| 2009 | Averitt Cares for Kids makes its largest contribution ever with a $500,000 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital |
| Walmart Selects Averitt for Rising Star Carrier of the Year | |
| Averitt launches flatbed services | |
| 2010 | Averitt launches intermodal services |
| St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital recognizes Averitt Cares for Kids as “Employee-Giving Partner of the Year" | |
| 2011 | Following devastating tornados across the South, Averitt Cares for Kids presents a check for $20,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund |
| 2011 | Averitt celebrates its 40 year birthday |
| 2012 | Averitt celebrates 40 years by serving communities |
| Averitt Named a Walmart "Regional Carrier of the Year" | |
| 2013 | Averitt repeats as Walmart "Regional Carrier of the Year" |
| Averitt launches Paperless Invoicing options for customers | |
| 2014 | Averitt launches industry's first 100% mobile-enabled website |
| Averitt and Toshiba win industry award for results-driven supply chain alliance | |
| Averitt wins third straight "Regional Carrier of the Year" from Walmart | |
| Averitt opens its first-ever "Driver Support Center" in Tifton, Georgia | |
| Averitt associates donate $425,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | |
| Averitt earns six nods in national customer satisfaction survey | |
| 2015 | Averitt associate contributions to children charities top $7 million |
| Averitt wins fourth straight "Regional Carrier of the Year" from Walmart | |
| Averitt opens several additional "Driver Support Centers" | |
| Averitt's National Call Center celebrates 20 years of service | |
| Averitt launches "Referral Rewards Rev Up" program to encourage associate referrals | |
| Averitt orders 100 intermodal chassis to strengthen PortSide service | |
| Averitt launches "Power of One" campaign to demonstrate wide range of services | |
| 2016 | Averitt wins overall quality service award through shipper study |
| Averitt opens overseas location in Guangzhou, China | |
| Averitt associates donate $500,000 to St. Jude Chidren's Research Hospital | |
| Averitt named Dollar General LTL Carrier of the Year | |
| Averitt announces pledge to hire 1,200 veterans by 2020 | |
| Averitt associates donate $25,000 to Red Cross flood relief efforts | |
| Averitt named most recommended LTL provider by shippers | |
| 2017 | Averitt awarded flag of freedom for commitment to hiring veterans |
| Averitt, PITT Ohio and SalonCentric win Alliance Award | |
| Averitt expands truckload service to Maryland and West Virginia | |
| Averitt associate contributions to charities top $8 million | |
| Averitt named Walmart's regional LTL carrier of the year | |
| Averitt named Dollar General's LTL carrier of the year | |
| Averitt simplifies full load and specialized services with Multimodal Solutions | |
| Averitt associates donate $100,000 to Houston flood relief | |
| Averitt introduces full LTL coverage in Illinois and expanded service in Wisconsin | |
| Averitt certified as on-the-job training employer for veterans | |
| Averitt named top carrier in national customer satisfaction poll | |
| 2018 | Averitt awarded two Alliance Awards for results-driven supply chain collaborations |
| Averitt recognized as Military Friendly Company | |
| Averitt recongized for quality service by shipprs for 20th consecutive year | |
| Averitt recognized for sustainable transportation by TDEC & TDOT | |
| Averitt launches OJT diesel mechanic program for veterans and family | |
| Averitt recognized as Great Supply Chain Partner | |
| Averitt named Top Workplace for Women in Transportation | |
| Averitt associates donate $750,001 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | |
| Averitt associates perform more than 4,100 hours of community service | |
| 2019 | Averitt launches distribution and order fulfillment service & new Nashville facility |
| Averitt named top regional LTL carrier in shipper survey | |
| Averitt opens new distribution and fulfillment center near Austin, TX | |
| Averitt launches final mile and white glove delivery service | |
| Averitt opens new distribution center in Savannah, GA | |
| Averitt surpasses goal to hire 1,200 veterans by 2020 | |
| Averitt named to Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers | |
| Averitt receives Eastman Chemical Company's 'Excellence Award' for Transportation | |
| Averitt named #1 Warehousing & Distribution services provider among other acclomades | |
| Averitt receives LTL & TL fleet safety awards from TTA | |
| Averitt associates donate $1,000,001 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | |
| 2020 | Averitt opens new distribution and fulfillment center in Atlanta, GA |
| Averitt employees donate record-breaking $1,000,001 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | |
| Averitt launches transportation management system called Averitt Connect to provide shippers access to one-stop LTL marketplace | |
| Averitt ranked top LTL carrier in industry survey | |
| Averitt unveils modular crate system called Smart Crate that fuses reusability with technology | |
| Averitt opens new international distribution center in Houston, TX | |
| Averitt receives two awards for innovative collaboration with shippers | |
| Averitt receives LG Electronics' LTL Carrier fo the Year Award | |
| Averitt receives Carrier of the Year Award from nVent Electric | |
| Averitt receives FreightCenter's Regional Carrier of the Year Award | |
| Averitt recognized by shippers with Great Supply Chain Partner Award | |
| Averitt recognized by shippers as providing Top Transportation Management Solutions in the Nation | |
| Averitt honored with Top 3PL & Cold Storage, and Top Green Provider Awards | |
| Averitt celebrates 30 years in Greensboro, NC with opening of new facility | |
| Averitt named to Top 100 Trucker List | |
| Averitt designated asMilitary Friendly Company for second consecutive year | |
| Averitt expands North America services with expanded distribution center in Laredo, TX | |
| Averitt named St. Jude Employee Giving Parnter of the Year | |
| Averitt named Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation | |
| Averitt Associates Match Largest-Ever Donation of $1,00,001 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | |
| Averitt Associates Combine to Give 5,000+ Hours of Community Service | |
| TTA Honors Averitt with 2020 Clean Diesel Award for Fuel Conservation | |
| Averitt Honored with LTL and TL Fleet Safety Awards by TTA | |
| 2021 | Shippers Rank Averitt As "Most Recommended LTL Provider In Nation via Mastio Study" |
| Averitt Opens New 400,000 Sq. Ft Distribution and Fulfillment Center in Grand Prairie | |
| Averitt Scores High in 38th Annual Quest For Quality Awards | |
| Averitt Named A 2021 Top Company for Women To Work For In Transportation | |
| Averitt Recognized for Fourth Time as a Military Friendly Company | |
| Averitt Celebrates 50th Anniversary | |
| 2022 | Averitt Opens Memphis-area Distribution & Fulfillment Facility |
| Averitt named a top transportation and logistics services provider by Logistics Management magazine in the 39th Annual Quest for Quality Awards. | |
| Averitt launches new website at Averitt.com |
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