Averitt From The Driver's Seat Podcast

Bessemer truckload driver Ashanti Kelly may have joined our team just a few months ago, but he's already seen how the Averitt culture sets us apart. From driver support to Profit Sharing to top-notch equipment and everything in between, Ashanti says that when it comes to everything he's looking for in a company, "Averitt has it!" He joins host David Broyles in this episode of From the Driver's Seat.

We show our apprectiation for our drivers and all associates throughout the year. But National Driver Appreciation Week gives us an opportunity to go the extra mile to thank all the great people who keep our team -- and America -- moving forward. Special guest: President and COO Barry Blakely.

Our LTL team continues to see positive signs of growth, which means more freight moving through the system and more opportunities for drivers to transfer into city or shuttle positions. Vice President of Operations Larry Mason joins host David Broyles to talk all things LTL.

Our Dedicated team is seeing significant growth, adding several new accounts and expanding a few current partnerships as well. That means more opportunities for transfers and a need to refer People Like You. Dedicated VP of Operations Dan Singer joins host David Broyles to talk all things Dedicated.

We've heard from associates about some of the challenges they've experienced when it comes to pants and other uniform items. That's why our uniform program specialist, Dayna Pierce, joins host David Broyles on the From the Driver's Seat podcast to talk about some recent enhancements aimed at improving the uniform experience.

In this episode of From the Driver's Seat, host David Broyles sits down with Vice President of Corporate Transportation Danny Crooks to talk about new compensation for our Truckload drivers and what they can expect going forward.

Over the last 20 years, the technology in electronic auxiliary power units has greatly improved to make it a viable solution, and that's why we're excited to be introducing them into our fleet. Shane Nelson of our Maintenance Services leadership sits down with host David Broyles to talk about how the new EAPUs will positively affect our over-the-road drivers and best practices for these units.

An important part of our culture is recognizing associates for a job well done. This includes representing our team with sharp uniforms, clean equipment, and a commitment to outstanding service. Knoxville Service Center Director Jeff Penley joins host David Broyles to talk about why it's important to him to interact with every driving associate who rolls through Knoxville and give them the recognition they deserve.

Our Driver Services team plays an important role in keeping our driving force connected. From The Driver's Seat host David Broyles recently talked with coordinators Hannah Thoman and Devon Smith about the way they keep drivers informed on transfer opportunities, how they're proactive with feedback through our Q texting process, and the difference our Driver Services team makes through communication.