COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt was recognized as a Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking for its leadership in sustainability and its comprehensive approach to reducing environmental impact. This award honors fleets that have demonstrated a strong commitment to adopting green technologies, promoting environmental stewardship, and actively working to decrease their carbon footprint.
Averitt’s sustainability strategy includes a wide range of initiatives designed to minimize its environmental impact. The company has achieved a 30% reduction in pickup and delivery miles through optimized routing and invested in energy-efficient technologies, including the widespread use of electric forklifts at its distribution facilities and innovative tire inflation systems that reduce rolling resistance, thus enhancing fuel efficiency.
“We understand that sustainability isn’t just a goal—it’s an ongoing responsibility,” said Gary Sasser, chairman and CEO of Averitt. “This honor from HDT is a testament to our associates' tireless efforts to embrace new technologies, pioneer processes, and take measurable steps toward a climate-neutral future. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know our journey continues.”
These initiatives, combined with Averitt's role as a founding member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay® program, highlight the company’s proactive approach to sustainability and its dedication to setting a high standard for environmental responsibility in the transportation industry.
To learn more about Averitt’s Sustainability commitment, visit Averitt.com/Sustainability.
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 five Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and a No. 1 overall 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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