Eric Erger joined the Marines at age 18 and went to Parris Island, South Carolina in 1995 for boot camp. He then attended the School of Infantry and obtained a 0331 MOS. He went on to Security Forces School in Virginia and obtained a 8152 MOS.
Over the next four years, Eric gained experience in close quarter combat, mountain and arctic warfare and as an advanced machinegunner. He spent time in Diego Garcia, Bahrain, Camp LeJeune and the Mediterranean Sea stationed on a ship. Eric was last stationed in Camp LeJeune with 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines India Co.
As a Marine, Eric learned leadership, motivation and discipline and developed countless positive personality traits that he applies daily in his position at Averitt.
After marrying in the Fall of 1999, he joined Averitt as night dispatcher for truckload. He soon became a Fleet Manager for Truckload and now helps protect over 8,800 fellow associates as a security coordinator.
Notice: We believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and fullfill our obligations. No person seeking employment with Averitt shall be subject to adverse treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We value diversity. At Averitt, our differences are our strengths.
“What I miss the most about the Marine Corps is the camaraderie, but I’ve found that at Averitt.
We’re one big family.”
- Eric Erger,
Averitt Security Coordinator;
Sgt. USMC
