American Legion Honors Averitt with Veteran Employer Award

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt has been honored with the 2025 American Legion Department of
Tennessee Large Employer of Veterans Award, recognizing the company’s ongoing commitment to hiring
and supporting military veterans.

Presented annually by the American Legion, the award celebrates businesses that demonstrate a strong
dedication to employing veterans, creating a welcoming environment for service members transitioning
to civilian careers.

A veteran-owned company, Averitt employs nearly 15% military veterans across its workforce. The
company offers a wide range of initiatives to support veterans and their families, including CDL skills
waiver assistance for those with military driving experience; dock-to-driver and driver-to-leadership
career paths; and flexible opportunities for spouses of veterans and active-duty military, including the
ability to transfer between locations and business units. Additionally, Averitt offers compensation for
associates who are called to active duty or training camp, covering up to 30 consecutive days and making
up the difference between military and Averitt pay when applicable.

“Our nation’s veterans bring a unique level of dedication, teamwork, and leadership to the workforce,”
said Gary Sasser, Averitt’s chairman and chief executive officer and a U.S. Marine Reserves veteran.
“We’re proud to stand beside them—not only in recognition, but through action that supports their
careers and futures at Averitt.”

To learn more about Averitt’s support for military veterans, visit AverittSalutesYou.com.

Are you a military veteran looking to explore a new career path? Check out our open positions!