COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In June, the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Conference met to induct seven employers into the first ever REWARD Honor Roll. Averitt, a leader in freight transportation and supply chain management, has been honored as one of these seven employers. This recognition highlights Averitt’s commitment to supporting associates in their return to work after injury or illness. 

Averitt has been named the "Top Overall LTL Carrier" in the nation by shippers in MASTIO's 19^th annual industry survey. This top recognition, driven directly by feedback from shippers, underscores Averitt's commitment to excellence in freight transportation.

Heavy Duty Trucking, an industry trade publication, has named Averitt a 2021 Top Green Fleet. The award recognizes transportation companies throughout the U.S. that have illustrated a dedication to minimizing their impact on the environment.

Setting a company record for its largest-ever contribution, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $1,050,001 in 2021 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®.

Averitt Express recently named Kent Williams executive vice president of sales and marketing.

Averitt Express recently announced the retirement of Phil Pierce after a 40-year career with the company.

Averitt Express recently named Barry Blakely executive vice president and chief operating officer, and promoted Larry Mason to Blakely’s previous role of vice president of operations.

Averitt has been awarded the 2021 Clean Diesel Leadership Award and 2nd Place Safety Award for the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) fleet from the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA). Presented at the TTA 91st Annual Convention, the awards recognize the transportation and logistics service provider for its efforts in improving fuel conservation and sustainability within in its fleet, as well as the company’s safe driving record.

Transportation company Averitt Express recently marked the official date of its 50th year of service on Oct. 1, 2021. As the culmination of a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary, Averitt marked the special day with celebrations at its facilities across the country, including at its corporate headquarters in Cookeville, TN.