COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (May 17, 2016) — BB&T Insurance Services, Inc. recently recognized the exceptional Occupational Safety Program at Averitt Express. This award is designed to recognize the prevention of client workplace injuries and illnesses and is based on overall safety performance and implementation of effective safety policies and procedures.
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Bb&T Legge Insurance Services, Inc., Presents Averitt Express Transportation Excellence Award For 2015
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Express Earns Nasstrac Carrier Of The Year Honor
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (May 12, 2016) — Averitt Express was recently honored by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC), as it was named the organization’s Carrier of the Year for the Southeast Regional LTL Category.
Through its Carrier of the Year Awards Program, NASSTRAC recognizes carriers that demonstrate excellence in transportation, and helps shippers to identify the best carriers in performance and value.
Topics: Awards
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Averitt Express Employees Match Largest Contribution To St. Jude Children's Research Hospital With $500,000 Donation
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 31, 2016) — Truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $500,000 in 2015 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during a formal event held at the hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Topics: Contributions
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Averitt Express Strengthens Presence In China With Location, Representatives In Guangzhou
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 15, 2016) — Averitt Express has recently strengthened its presence in China, opening a location and placing representatives in Guangzhou to build customer relationships and ensure outstanding service in the world’s largest ocean market.
The location, strategically located within the office of Averitt partner China International Freight, gives Averitt the opportunity to expand its international business, providing customers with representation on both sides of the Pacific.
Topics: International
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Averitt Express Wins Overall Mastio Quality Award
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (March 7, 2016) — Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the LTL industry, recently honored Averitt Express as its 2015 overall Mastio Quality Award winner, as well as its Inter-Regional Carrier Award winner.
Topics: Awards
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TRNET Statement Regarding Landair Express
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (January 13, 2016) —The Reliance Network will no longer include LandAir Express of New England. The TRNet carriers have worked proactively to recover and deliver all shipments that were destined for LandAir’s network in NY and New England.
Serving and protecting relationships with our customers has always been our first priority. TRNet will continue to provide service to customers throughout North America.
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Averitt's Spain Named President
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (December 17, 2015) — Averitt Express has announced Wayne Spain has been named as president, in addition to his existing title of chief operating officer (COO).
“I felt that it was time for Wayne to assume a title that is consistent with the role he has been serving for Averitt for some time,” said Gary Sasser, Averitt’s owner and chief executive officer (CEO).
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Averitt Associates Give Thanks Through Contributions to St Jude
This holiday season, we are thankful to our customers for allowing us to serve you. After all, because of you “Averitt Cares for Kids” has been able to give more than $7.4 million since 1986 to organizations like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Averitt Promotes Leeson To Vice President
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (August 19, 2015) — Averitt Express recently promoted Elise Leeson to vice president of human resources.
As part of her role, Leeson will continue to work hand-in-hand with various Averitt teams to boost recruitment and retention efforts, while also overseeing benefits administration and working to ensure compliance of Averitt policies and procedures.
