Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: A Year Later
March 22, 2021
According to a summary report published by the FMCSA, there were 136,806 full queries, 1.4 million pre-employment queries and 2.7 million limited queries made to the Clearinghouse in 2020
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50th Anniversary brings new opportunities with history of success
March 16, 2021
As part of our 50th anniversary celebration in 2021, we recently announced pay enhancements for newly hired regional truckload and flatbed drivers.
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February 23, 2021
Mastio & Company, an independent research agency that specializes in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry, recently honored Averitt Express for service quality.
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Virtual orientation at Averitt: What to Expect
February 18, 2021
Like the rest of the world, we’ve had to pivot our orientation experience for new drivers in order to provide you with a safe way to get all the information you need as you start your journey to become an Averitt driver.
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January 24, 2021
Since January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month, Averitt Express wanted to take this opportunity to share some ways you can get involved and make a difference.
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January 18, 2021
For Averitt associates, it is good to know that when you come to someone in Driver Services with an issue, they won’t just pass you off.
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Averitt Driving Associate Robert Sims keeps rolling on two wheels or 18
December 1, 2020
A former high school football player and U.S. Army serviceman, Robert says cycling while on the road can be challenging, particularly as winter weather approaches. However, he says his dedicated schedule makes it much easier.
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St. Jude highlights the Power of One and Averitt’s 30-year commitment to the hospital’s mission
November 17, 2020
Pete Upton, one of our truck driving associates, is profiled in the St. Jude blog. His family benefited from St. Jude’s care for his young son who was diagnosed as a toddler with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer.
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November 12, 2020
We believe in the importance of gender diversity in trucking. That’s why you won’t find some of the common obstacles women face when starting a career as a truck driver at Averitt.
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From troops to trucking: an inside look at some of Averitt’s veteran teammates
November 10, 2020
We have programs available that help veterans transition quickly into driving roles with our company. Our GI Bill driver training program allows you to receive Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits along with your weekly Averitt paycheck.
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From home time to retirement, associate Jackie Earwood talks about Averitt favorites
October 27, 2020
Our flatbed associates like Jackie travel throughout the South and Midwest earning great pay and benefits while getting home time every single week for 34-48 hours.
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Have some fall fun with these safe/socially distant activities
September 29, 2020
Any form of travel still carries risks; however, travel by car, especially to outdoor areas where you can maintain social distance, is considered one of the safer activities in this new normal. If you are looking to avoid the crowds but need to leave your
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Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with great deals and giveaways
September 14, 2020
As an industry we’ve always looked forward to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) to take the time to honor driving professionals for all the hard work they do.
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August 20, 2020
Customers have noticed and Averitt is growing again! We’re looking for drivers who want to improve their driving career
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July 1, 2020
When you don’t have a solid plan going into your week, it’s easy to fall back into bad habits or grab whatever’s quickest - but
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June 11, 2020
Sources of entertainment aren’t always the easiest for truck drivers to find. After all, your eyes have to stay on the road and
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May 26, 2020
Averitt driver Brian Barnes completed the program and encourages others to make the change.
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May 13, 2020
We are proud of our open communication culture and have made sure to encourage associates to share their concerns and requests
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May 12, 2020
For truck drivers wanting to know where to begin or how to maximize their retirement, here are some tips to get you started:
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May 4, 2020
We’ve found that when a position opens at Averitt, the best candidate for the job is usually one of us!
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April 22, 2020
Our uniforms tell the world that our associates are part of something bigger than just themselves
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April 14, 2020
We are so grateful to those driving professionals who have been able to remain on the job, keeping the wheels turning and the su
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March 26, 2020
Valerie and Tina, two of our professional drivers who represent women truckers, answer questions about being part of the Averitt
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March 17, 2020
To help fund Averitt Cares for Kids, associates elect to have $1 per week deducted from their pay checks
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January 14, 2020
Making New Year’s resolutions is something many people do in order to get their year started off on the right foot.
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December 26, 2019
Participating in Wreaths Across America, an annual industry highpoint, was a poignant and touching addition to our continual com
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December 23, 2019
There’s no reason to be intimidated. The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is specifically designed to streamline the hiring process
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December 20, 2019
The idea of getting your hazmat endorsement can be very intimidating. Most people think of hauling dangerous chemicals and the a
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November 18, 2019
Let’s face it - trucking orientation generally has a bad reputation and while it may be accurate for some orientations
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ASK THE AVERITT RECRUITER! Answers to your most common questions
November 13, 2019
Answers to your most common questions
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