Averitt Partners with U.S. Army Reserve to Provide Career Opportunities

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Averitt Express recently built on its strong tradition of support for the military, as it announced that it has partnered with the U.S. Army Reserve to provide career opportunities for veterans and their families.

To celebrate their cooperative efforts, Averitt recently hosted the Reserve's Public Private Partnership Office for a proclamation ceremony.

According to the proclamation, Averitt is a "proud supporter of the U.S. Army Reserve and will assist soldiers and families in overcoming barriers to obtain meaningful employment or education opportunities."

For more than five decades, Averitt has shown a track record of being a career home for former and current military. Approximately 15% of its associates are veterans, including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Sasser, who served in the Marine Reserve. Additionally, Averitt was recently honored for the third consecutive year in a national survey as a Military Friendly Employer.

"Military veterans bring unique skills and invaluable experience to our team," said Averitt Vice President of Human Resources Elise Leeson. "We're proud to partner with the U.S. Army Reserve, and we look forward to helping even more veterans make Averitt their career home."

About Averitt Express

Serving shippers for over 50 years, Averitt is a leading transportation employer with 100+ locations throughout the United States. In its 50-year history, Averitt has developed amenities to serve its driving force, including state-of-the-art facilities, driver support centers for over-the-road drivers, dynamic safety technology, finishing schools, driver training programs and more. With a strong benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, company-funded profit-sharing retirement plan, incentive program for referrals, uniform credit and paid holidays, Averitt associates enjoy "more than cents per mile." These benefits combined with a team-oriented culture and opportunities for career growth, help associates work together to succeed and serve customers. For more information about Averitt, as well as a list of job openings, call or text 1-888-AVERITT or visit AverittCareers.com.

Caption: Pictured above with the U.S. Army Reserve's proclamation of its career opportunities partnership with Averitt are: (front, from left) Averitt's Rey Francisco, Laura Wettack, Amy Wattenbarger, Jeremiah Madden, Ivy Trabalzi and Andrea Lancaster, along with (back, from left) Director of the U.S. Army Reserve Private Public Partnership Office Alecia Grady, and Averitt's Tim Barnes, Jason Brewer, David Young and Ken Chrisman.