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Averitt Surpasses Goal to Hire 1,200 Veterans by 2020
By Averitt Careers on Jul 26, 2019 7:09:00 AM
Company meets goal four months early
July 19, 2019 (Cookeville, Tenn.) – Averitt Express recently celebrated a major achievement in its ongoing efforts to support military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. After making the pledge in 2016 to hire an additional 1,200 veterans by 2020, the company officially completed its 1,200th veteran hire on July 9, accomplishing its intended goal with over five months to spare.
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Averitt Opens New Distribution Center in Savannah to Support Nation's Fastest-Growing Port
By Averitt Careers on May 29, 2019 4:21:00 PM
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has opened a new international distribution center to help support the growing amount of cargo moving through the Port of Savannah. Located less than 15 miles from the port, the new location features 44 dock doors and more than 80,000 square feet of enclosed warehousing and distribution space.
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Averitt associates combine to give more than 4,100 hours of community service
By Averitt Careers on Feb 20, 2019 2:06:26 PM
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express associates recently combined to provide more than 4,100 hours of community service as part of its annual 40 for 40 Community Challenge. From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 of 2018, they served 4,166 hours, with 87 facilities across Averitt’s system giving to various efforts including clothing, food and toy drives, and blood donations.
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Averitt launches distribution and order fulfillment service with new Nashville facility
By Averitt on Nov 13, 2018 7:56:00 AM
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has expanded its supply chain service offerings with the introduction of Averitt Distribution and Fulfillment. The new service provides customers with end-to-end logistics, and inventory warehousing and management solutions.
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Averitt enhances mileage rate for regional drivers
By Averitt Careers on Jun 7, 2018 7:30:00 AM
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. –Averitt Express recently announced pay enhancements for newly hired regional truckload drivers.
Experienced over-the-road driving associates will now start at 46 cents per mile. For drivers with less than six months of experience, this rate will begin after they complete one of Averitt’s training programs.
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Averitt awarded Flag of Freedom honor for commitment to hiring veterans
By Averitt Careers on Jan 12, 2017 7:55:00 AM
ST LOUIS, Mo. – The Missouri Division of Workplace Development recently recognized Averitt Express for its commitment to hiring military veterans, presenting Averitt with the Flag of Freedom honor as part of its Show-Me Heroes program.