COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt associates dedicated a record-breaking 37,401 hours to community service in 2024 through the company’s Team Up Community Challenge initiative, marking a substantial increase from previous years. With participation from 115 teams, associates supported 235 organizations across Averitt’s network, reinforcing the company’s commitment to making a difference in the communities they serve.
The Team Up program, which encourages associates to volunteer with local organizations, has grown significantly since its inception. This year’s participation saw a notable surge, with thousands of associates contributing their time to various causes, including food banks, educational initiatives, and environmental projects.
“Our associates' dedication to giving back continues to impress and inspire,” said Barry Blakely, president and chief operating officer. “The increase in participation and hours served this year reflects their passion for making a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.”
Since its launch, the Team Up initiative has become a cornerstone of Averitt’s culture, fostering teamwork while giving back to local communities. In honor of this community service, the company makes a matching contribution to Averitt Charities. This year, the 37,000+ hours helped contribute to Averitt’s record-breaking $1,750,001 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The program continues to grow each year, with associates finding new ways to support charitable efforts and serve those in need.
For more information about Averitt’s community service efforts, visit Averitt.com/TeamUp.
About Averitt
Serving shippers for over 50 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt's “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Integrated services that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a top ranking in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt's 8,500+ associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.
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