Averitt Named Walmart’s Regional LTL Carrier Of The Year For Fifth Time In Six Years

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Walmart has named Averitt Express as its 2016 LTL Regional Carrier of the Year. This marks the fifth time in six years that Averitt has earned the retailer’s service award. According to Walmart, Averitt has “demonstrated a dedication to customer service and a commitment to creating innovative solutions in an evolving, yet extremely important, … Read more

Averitt honored as BASF Transportation Carrier of the Year for Innovation

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, recently honored Averitt Express as a Transportation Carrier of the Year for Innovation. Averitt was recognized with the award as a result of its ability to provide customized full truckload solutions for BASF’s Huntsville, Ala., facility that helped BASF better serve its local customers. Read more at averittexpress.com See … Read more

Update on Atlanta-Area road Closures

March 31, 2017 – Atlanta-area road closures due to a collapse of parts of I-85 on March 30 are requiring a re-thinking of delivery schedules in and around the Atlanta area. A significant fire under the I-85 overpass collapsed a large portion of the interstate and has also severely damaged the road in both directions, … Read more

Averitt Named Cenveo’s Regional LTL Carrier Of The Year

COOKEVILLE, Tenn, March 14, 2017 — For the second time in three years, Averitt Express has been named as Cenveo’s Regional LTL Carrier of the Year. Cenveo, a leader in the management and distribution of customized print and related offerings, is based in Stamford, Conn., and operates a label printing facility in Jefferson City, Tenn. … Read more

Averitt Named ChemTreat’s Regional LTL Carrier Of The Year

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. March 7, 2017 — ChemTreat, one of the largest and fastest-growing industrial water treatment companies in the world, has named Averitt Express as its Regional LTL Carrier of the Year for 2016. The honor was determined by several criteria, including on-time service, safety, day-to-day interactions with ChemTreat’s facilities, and much more. Read more … Read more

Averitt Stands Ready To Help Suppliers Meet Changing Retail Compliance Demands

March 2, 2017 – In its continued effort to help retail suppliers meet growing industry demands, Averitt has enhanced its award-winning retail compliance solutions to provide suppliers with a simple, single due date delivery service to retail distribution centers. This improvement ensures that retail suppliers will be able to meet strict delivery windows and compliance … Read more

Averitt promotes McDaniel to regional vice president of sales

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. March 1, 2017 — Averitt Express recently promoted Keith McDaniel to regional vice president of sales. As part of his new role, McDaniel will oversee Averitt’s sales team in North Carolina and South Carolina. McDaniel began his Averitt career in 2004, and he has broad experience on the sales and operations sides of … Read more

Averitt Express employees donate $500,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

COOKEVILLE, February 22, 2017 – Matching their largest-ever donation for the second-consecutive year, truck drivers and other employees of Averitt Express raised $500,000 in 2016 that was recently donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The donation was made possible by weekly contributions from Averitt employees as part of its charitable employee-giving program, Averitt Cares … Read more

Averitt promotes Mason to regional vice president of operations for NC and SC

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express recently promoted Fort Mill, S.C. resident Larry Mason to regional vice president of operations. As part of his new role, Mason will oversee operations in North Carolina and South Carolina for the transportation company. “Larry brings a wealth of experience from across the industry to the table,” said Richard King, … Read more