Averitt Express: Latest Job Openings, Reviews and Ratings & Profile wise Salary Distribution

Averitt Express Careers & Info

Current CEO: Gary Sasser

Status: Active

Averitt Express is a Cookeville, TN based trucking company. They offer multiple types of trucking services, including Truckload, Less Than Truckload (LTL) and expedited service for time critical loads. Averitt recently added flatbed services to their offerings.

The company operates mainly in the southeast United States, but they do provide service all over the country from their base and also include Canada and Mexico. They offer expertise in the area of international and multi-modal shipping as well. They offer warehousing services at different locations.

Owner and CEO Gary Sasser purchased the company in 1971 when it consisted of only three tractors and five trailers and has expanded Averitt into one of the largest transportation companies in the country.

Drivers, mechanics, dock workers, sales and administrative office opportunities are the main Averitt Express careers. The company is also firmly committed to using the most modern available technology, offering many online tools for clients to explore and select the services they require for their shipping needs, so there will also be some information technology professionals working at Averitt. The company offers 24 hour customer service, so there will also be some opportunities for this position where flexible scheduling is desirable.

It does not appear that Averitt Express offers positions for tanker drivers and it is uncertain whether or not owner-operators are part of the mix. There are satellite terminals in many other states, so living in Tennessee is not a requirement.

The company places a large degree of emphasis on safety. They are also dedicated to helping employees to grow career-wise. An interest in providing sufficient home time, a primary concern of drivers with families, and support and preference for veterans are all key facets of the Averitt culture. Employees seem to feel that Averitt is aware of the value of retaining employees rather than churning through drivers. Averitt Expresses pride in its freight facilities and equipment, things that make a difference to drivers and freight handlers.

Averitt Express benefits appear to be generous for the transportation industry. Health insurance for families is available at a fairly low cost. The also offer programs such as counseling and smoking cessation. The company provides life and short term disability insurance free of cost. There are also profit sharing and 401k plans, Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care, and discretionary medical expenses. Also provided by the company are holiday pay and paid vacation, subject to length of employment requirements.

They also supply uniforms for drivers, mechanics and dock workers.

What jobs pay the most at Averitt Express?

Site Manager is the highest paying job at Averitt Express at $76,000 annually.