Team Matters November 2021

Team Matters November 2021

C O M M U N I T Y C H A L L E N G E matters I N F O R M I N G O U R A S S O C I A T E S A B O U T A L L T H I N G S A V E R I T T • N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 1

CAN’T HIDE AGOOD THING: GADSDEN CITY DRIVER REFERS PEOPLE LIKE YOU P3 UNIQUE CULTURE: PHIL PIERCE REFLECTS ON 40 YEARS WITH AVERITT P4 PROMOTING FROMWITHIN: LEADERS HAVE GROWN IN THEIR CAREERS P5

KEYS TO A NEW FREIGHTLINER

Greensboro Truckload associate TROYSHAWNDOWNEY (left) catches the keys to his new 2022 Freightliner truck assignment from Truckload operations manager BRIANDUDNEY (center) as director of driver services DAVIDBROYLES (right) looks on. Troyshawn was one of five winners of new truck assignments as part of our recent Driver AppreciationWeek prizes. See the other winners on P2.

THANKFUL FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE This time of year is a reminder of the many things I’m thankful for, and I’m especially thank- ful for my Averitt family

and your efforts.

amenities, we’ve been able to contribute record amounts to our Profit Sharing Plan, and we’ve continued to invest in our team so we can share a bright future. Your efforts have made that possible. I’m also thankful P2

Your commitment to excellence has been simply outstanding. It has allowed us to continue to stay strong and grow. While many of our competitors have cut back on benefits and other

TEAM NOTES From Gary Sasser

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! As part of our recent Driver Appreciation Week festivities, five Truckload drivers had their names drawn as the winners of a 2022 Freightliner truck assignment! The winners were Hickory associate CRYSTAL AUSTIN, Little Rock associate REY CABIGQUEZ, Greensboro associate TROYSHAWN DOWNEY, Charlotte associate TIM JOHNSON and Jackson TN associate REBECCA SANDERS. Congratulations, and thank you for helping us deliver excellence each day! T m

See these associates get the keys to their new trucks in our video at InsideAveritt.com/2022FreightlinerWinners.

The winners of our Driver Appreciation Week drawing for new Freightliner truck assignments were (from left) Greensboro associate TROYSHAWN DOWNEY , Jackson TN associate REBECCA SANDERS , Charlotte associate TIM JOHNSON , Hickory associate CRYSTAL AUSTIN and Little Rock associate REY CABIGQUEZ .

Fuel is one of our top costs, and auxiliary power units (APUs) are a great tool that can help us increase our miles per gallon. And when we work smarter and more efficiently, that helps us invest more money back into our team and contribute more Profit Sharing into your 401(k) retirement accounts! Using APUs Increases Miles Per Gallon, Helps Our Entire Team INCREASING FUEL EFFICIENCY

stay comfortable. “When you’re asleep, the CPAP machine does not shut off and the fans are still blowing under the bunk,” explains SHANE NELSON of our maintenance leadership. “You still have battery voltage, you can watch your TV and your computer is still charging. The APU

is still monitoring all those things. But because there is no demand from battery voltage parameters or air-conditioning parameters, the engine will shut down until there is a demand, at which point the engine will start back up and operate as normal.” One way to tell if your APU is not

One innovative feature of our Thermo King Tripac Evolution APUs is that once they reach your desired in-bunk temperature, they maintain your conditions while conserving even more fuel. So even though the APU engine turns off after five minutes, it’s still monitoring the levels in your cab and ensuring you

working properly is to look for the red triangle that shows a fault has occurred. If this happens, contact your leader so you can set up a repair at one of our shops. Thank you for all you do to help us work more efficiently. That helps us secure our future, and it’s a win-win for all of us! T m

INSIDE THIS EDITION

Included with this edition of TeamMatters is important Profit Sharing & 401(k) plan information, our 2022 Children's

F A L L - W I N T E R S C H E D U L E

Nov. 16 Charlotte

2-8p 2-8p 2-8p 2-8p 2-8p

Make plans to attend a cookout near you! View more appreciation cookouts on the Events Calendar at InsideAveritt.com .

Nov. 17 Greensboro Nov. 18 Knoxville Dec. 6 Nashville Dec. 7 Chattanooga

Art Calendar, and a special ornament .

*Please remember to follow up-to-date CDC guidance regarding illness prevention.

FROM GARY SASSER PG. 1 for your commitment to teamwork. It takes all of us to face the challenges we’ve seen during 2020 and 2021. And you have helped us rise to that challenge… together. You’ve stayed flexible, you’ve adapted, and you’ve stayed dedicated to

delivering outstanding service with professionalism and an eye on safety. For those things, I’m very grateful. Because of the way we’ve continued to excel, we’re in prime position to have a great future. Throughout 2021, we’ve been celebrating our 50th anniversary, and I’m more excited

than ever about what is ahead. I truly believe the best is yet to come for our team. Thank you again for all you do to help make Averitt a great place to call home. I’m humbled and thankful to call you my teammates. I wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy

Thanksgiving, and I look forward to finishing the year on a strong note.

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CAN’T HIDE A GOOD THING

Gadsden City Driver Finds People Like You By Sharing Our Culture

GREG SANDRIDGE of our Gadsden team has referred several teammates to Averitt since he began his Averitt career in 2014. Many of his referrals have been his own family

Gadsden city driver GREG SANDRIDGE has referred many people to Averitt since he came to our team in 2014.

members and friends. Greg says that’s because he can’t hide a good thing.

amazing to me to think that we have such an atmosphere of teamwork – and it runs from top to bottom.’” That’s because Our Driving Force Is People, and according to Greg, our people are the best of the best. He keeps that in mind when he’s talking to potential teammates. “When it comes to selecting teammates, Averitt doesn’t cut any corners. We don’t shy away from our values and standards – and that’s a good thing!” says Greg. “So whenever I refer someone to our team, I want to make sure that person would be a good fit. I’m always on the lookout for individuals who are hardworking, doing a good job even when they don’t know someone’s watching – those are the kind of people I want on my team. They are also usually the ones who are really going to appreciate what Averitt has to offer – the benefits, the 401(k), the Profit Sharing, the paid holidays. When I tell those potential referrals about Averitt, it’s usually an easy bite.” Greg, thank you for all you do to represent Averitt with pride and for helping us continue to grow! Your efforts are going a long way to secure a bright future for our team! OPPORTUN I TES ABOUND ON AVER I T TCAREERS . COM Do you know someone who would look great in Averitt Red? Check out AverittCareers.com for open positions that you would like to fill with People Like You. • View all open positions within our team • Learn about pay, benefits, charitable giving and unique culture • Listen to podcasts for drivers about opportunities at Averitt • Live chat with a recruiter • Check out Averitt on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube • Frequently asked questions about our recruiting process T m

“I’m just not one of those people who can keep a good thing to myself!” says Greg. “There are so many different positions and opportunities at Averitt. Why not share that with people – especially people you know, who would love to be part of the same team. It’s just a wonderful place to work, and I want others to know!” Before joining Averitt, Greg worked at a competing transportation company for 20 years, and one of the biggest differences he’s experienced at Averitt is our second-to-none culture of associate recognition. Having experienced Driver Appreciation Week celebrations this past September, Greg notes how special it is to be part of a team that appreciates associates like we do. “I tell a lot of people about the different ways Averitt recognizes us, and they are amazed,” says Greg. “Before I worked at Averitt, Driver Appreciation Week was something you really didn’t hear much about. Not many companies really celebrate it like we do. And the way Averitt truly honors their associates – things like giving away gifts and providing meals – that’s just impressive. And when I tell that to referrals, it really shows what our culture is like.” Beyond our annual Driver Appreciation Week celebrations, we love to recognize our teammates all year long through our R+ program, Red Thinkin’ Rewards, People Like You Referral Rewards, service and safety milestones, and other special ways like personal acknowledgments from executive leadership. “Even our CEO, GARY SASSER , recognizes us one-on-one through phone calls and other ways,” says Greg. “He actually takes the time to call new hires, and to congratulate us on our accomplishments. Where else do you see that? It’s unheard of, and it shows the family culture of Averitt. It’s

REFERRING FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Associates Showing The Power Of One More People Like You are very important for our future success, because you know friends and family who would be a great fit for our team. These associates earned referral rewards after their referrals were hired to the Averitt team!

Birmingham team shuttle driver JUSTIN ARCHEY

Tampa city driver JESUS DIAZ

Atlanta West dock associate KEIVET LYONS

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PROUD OF OUR FIRST

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‘THIS PLACE IS GOING TO BE SPECIAL’

Phil Pierce Shares His Thoughts On Our 50-Year Anniversary

Phil has been with Averitt for 40-plus years, and he learned early in his career that our team was different from the competition. Phil recalls a story that drove the point home: as service center director for our Chattanooga facility, he was instructed to make sure the tractors there were washed every week. If there’s anyone who knows about our culture, where we’ve been in 50 years as a team, and where we’re going in the future, it’s executive vice president of sales and marketing PHIL PIERCE.

Executive vice president of sales and marketing PHIL PIERCE (right), pictured with president WAYNE SPAIN (left), recently reached 40 years of service with Averitt. Throughout his Averitt career, Phil has seen how our culture and commitment to professionalism sets our team apart in the transportation industry.

hiring, retaining and developing the best people. “Our No. 1 business decision to this day is who we bring into our team,” he explains. “It’s the same as it was 40 years ago and 50 years ago. We want people who want to be in the environment that we’ve established. And once you get them here, we give people the opportunity to succeed to their full potential.”

Phil says one way to secure our future is staying in tune with our customers, and showing them The Power of One by connecting them to the many services we offer. “We need to know what they need to be successful,” he says. “That’s how we’ve built all of our services. We always have to listen to our customers and what they need, and then we can find the services that can help them succeed. That’s worked very well for us.” Phil adds that it’s very important to continue to find People Like You – people who share our passion for teamwork and customer service. “We’re doing everything we can to get the right drivers and keep the right

“I thought, ‘Wow.’ I came from a carrier where I had been for two years, and the tractors had never been washed,” says Phil, who recently announced his retirement at the end of this year. “I knew right then, ‘This place is going to be special.’ Little did I know how special.” That story stuck with Phil because it showed our commitment to professionalism, positive image and raising the standard in the transportation industry. “Back in those days, you didn’t want to tell anybody you were in this business,” he says. “It had a bad reputation. It was unionized and not

Executive vice president of sales and marketing PHIL PIERCE (left), and president WAYNE SPAIN (right) present a Winner ’s Circle pin to one of our partner carriers in the 1980s.

very glamorous, but Averitt helped change all of that. When I came here, I saw that we had uniforms. That was unheard of back then. We began to stick out in a good way, because we were different.” Phil says something else that helps us stick out is our commitment to

drivers,” he says. “That’s a challenge, but we’re all in it together. We’re all teammates. And if we’ll keep the focus on Our Customers, Our Associates and Our Future, we’ve got a bright future ahead.” T m

Earl Hatcher

Frontline Leader MERCEDES Frontline Leader COLUMBIA Frontline Leader DALLAS Frontline Leader TIFTON Operations Leader COSTCO

Donald Hooper Carlo Mobley Jeffrey Norum Andrew Walter Robert Young

Baton Rouge Chattanooga Cincinnati

N EW L E AD E R S Jared Ahlstrom Transportation Specialist DALLAS Robert Babbitt Frontline Leader DALLAS Jason Block Frontline Leader COLUMBIA Samona Bumgardner Frontline Leader SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS Lucile Cormier Transportation Specialist SAN ANTONIO

R E T I R E E S Thank you for your service to our team! Timothy Carver Tri-Cities Michael Cress Corbin

David Lowery

Houston Lexington

Brendan Miller

One way our retirees can stay connected to Averitt is by becoming a member of the A+ Team, a special group of retired associates who stay connected to our unique culture of giving back. A+ teammates are annual contributors to Averitt Cares for Kids and are welcome to participate in the Team Up Community Challenge, People Like You Referral Rewards, and more! Email Dusty Barrow in Marketing and Communications at [email protected] to learn how to join. STAY CONNECTED THROUGH THE A+ TEAM

Garrett Pearce

Aaron Turnbow

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Barry Blakely, Larry Mason And Kent Williams Have Grown In Their Careers PROMOTING FROM WITHIN KEEPS US STRONG An important part of our culture for the last 50 years has been our commitment to doing things The Averitt Way. That includes hiring and developing the best associates, and promoting fromwithin.

Several of our recent leadership promotions are great examples of that mindset. BARRY BLAKELY has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Taking Barry’s role as vice president of operations is LARRY MASON , who most recently served as our Region 5 vice president. Additionally, KENT WILLIAMS has been promoted from Region 4 vice president to executive vice president of sales and marketing, where he’ll fill the role previously held by the retiring PHIL PIERCE . CAREER- GROWTH STOR I ES Barry began his Averitt career in 1986 with our sales team, and he’s also served as Birmingham service center director and in regional leadership roles before becoming vice president of operations in 2017. Larry began in 1997 as a frontline leader in Louisville, and has also served as an operations manager

promoting from within helped him grow. “Someone told me long ago that if you’ll be the best at what you’re doing, opportunities will find you. You won’t have to go look for them,”

Larry recalls. “I believe that’s what’s happened for me. I’ve tried to be the best I could possibly be in every role I’ve been in, and that’s opened up opportunities for new things.”

Kent adds, “In my mind, our culture is everything. Over the years, our competitors have tried to duplicate our uniforms and clean trucks. But what they can’t duplicate is our culture. We’re fortunate that we work in a place where

KENT WI LL I AMS

people go out of their way to make it a great environment where you want to work. And it’s a great place for our customers to want to do business with us.” 50 YE ARS I S JUST THE BEG I NN I NG This year marks our 50th anniversary, and even better things are in store as we continue our culture, according to Barry, Larry and Kent. “If you think about it, the core group of our leadership has been in place for the majority of those 50 years,” Larry explains. “We have to continue to promote from within and grow people throughout Averitt in our culture. Doing that will help us continue to be successful.” Kent adds, “It’s important for associates to understand our culture and values. Understand why they’re so important, and make sure you do all you can to embrace our culture and be an example to others.” For Barry, our continued success boils down to our Winner’s Circle – Our Customers, Our Associates and Our Future. “We have to keep our eyes on the things that have allowed us to be successful,” Barry says. “It is our vision where associates win, where customers win, which helps our company win. Service has to be key. We have to provide competitive service with a safety-minded atmosphere for our associates and the driving public. And we have to have an atmosphere that allows our associates to excel. It has to be a positive environment for everyone. “I am proud to have been here for part of the 50 years, and to have had the opportunity to work with tremendous individuals,” Barry continues. “I am excited to see where we are heading for the next 50 years.” T m

(Cincinnati), a service center director (Owensboro and Charlotte), and as regional vice president of sales and regional vice president of operations. Kent came to Averitt in 1987 as a sales associate in

BARRY BL AKELY

Cookeville. Through the years, he was promoted to service center director roles in Montgomery, Birmingham and Orlando before becoming regional vice president. OUR CULTURE AT WORK Barry, Larry and Kent all say our culture has helped their career success, and that it’s the key to our continued strength as a team. “It all starts with who we select,” Barry explains. “Not everyone can work at Averitt Express, because we are different. That is why finding People Like You is so important. When we take the time to search our community, our friends and our family, and we find someone who wants to join our team, they will be a happier associate and also buy in to what we are doing very quickly and produce results.” Larry adds that he’s tried to excel in every role he’s served, and our culture of L ARRY MASON

Our leadership team has an incredible amount of experience, and two of our Over 20 Teammembers are adding to that wealth of knowledge and skill. Over 20 Team Members Moving Into Regional Leadership Positions MOVING TO NEW ROLES

continue building density within our footprint, and we know that Jason and Travis will do an excellent job leading our teams in Florida and the Carolinas.” Jason, who has been with Averitt

He began his Averitt career as our Tyler service center director, and has also served as Dallas operations manager. Travis, meanwhile, is a 25-year team member who began his Averitt career in 1996 in central dispatch. In 2010, Travis moved to operations manager at Charlotte, and in 2014 he was promoted to Charlotte service center director. We’re excited to welcome Jason and Travis to their new roles as we continue our culture of promoting from within! T m

JASON WHITAKER has been promoted to Region 4 vice president to fill the role formerly held by KENT

WEBSTER has been promoted to Region 5 vice president to fill the role held by LARRY MASON . “This is an exciting time for our team as we move forward with an eye on growth for the next 50 years and beyond,” says vice president of operations BARRY BLAKELY . “We are well-positioned to

for more than 21 years, was most recently our

WILLIAMS , while TRAVIS

Houston service center director.

TRAV I S WEBSTER

JASON WH I TAKER

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Nominees for the recognition were selected by the publication’s editorial team based upon several criteria, including: Our team has been recognized as one of Redefining the Road’s 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation. Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), annually highlights companies that are focused on employing women in the trucking industry. Averitt Named A 2021 Top Company For Women To Work For In Transportation AN AWARD-WINNING PLACE TO WORK

Women In Trucking recently recognized Averitt as one of its 2021 Top Companies For Women To Work For In Transportation.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Women In Trucking Association and the transportation industry for our team’s efforts to build a more inclusive work environment,” says ELISE LEESON , vice president of human resources.

“We will continue to help promote a culture that is built around diversity and equal opportunity, both within Averitt and the industry as a whole.” In addition to providing opportunities for

women to grow professionally, our team provides several benefits and amenities that make it an ideal transportation company to work for. From competitive pay to secure facilities with numerous amenities and a company-funded profit-sharing and retirement plan, Averitt is continually seeking ways to improve life on the road, in the office and at home for its associates. To learn more about career opportunities within our team, visit AverittCareers.com. T m

• Corporate culture that fosters gender diversity • Competitive compensation and benefits • Flexible hours and work requirements • Professional development opportunities • Career advancement opportunities

Once the nominees were selected, thousands of industry professionals voted for their favorite companies.

SUPPORTING OUR DRIVING FORCE

We’re proud to support our driving force by providing the best quality of life on the road, and one way we do that is with our Driver Support Centers. Driver Support Centers Provide Comforts Of Home Located throughout our

• Jacksonville • Knoxville • Memphis • Nashville • Roanoke • Savannah • Tifton

network, these facilities give our over-the-road drivers somewhere they can find the comforts of home, including Wi-Fi, a kitchen, laundry facilities, a lounge, showers and workout equipment. We now have 15 Driver Support Centers:

Our Driver Support Centers are just part of our commitment to provide state-of-the-art amenities and facilities. For more information about our facilities, log on to InsideAveritt.com/Facilities . T m

• Atlanta East • Atlanta West • Chattanooga • Chicago • Cincinnati • Dallas • Greensboro • Jackson MS

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UNC Health is a not-for-profit medical system owned by the state of North Carolina and based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Andrew McCollum , logistics and supply chain manager at UNC Health, has the ever- important role of making sure their affiliate hospitals and clinics have the medical supplies they need. JOHN MOSS , our transportation specialist in Raleigh, connected Andrew to our wide range of capabilities, and he shares how our dynamic partnership began. “We started working with UNC Health because they were having frequent service failures with one of our competitors,” says John. “Our relationship started with us handling their LTL outbound freight, until one day they urgently needed to move shipments of respirators. Our specialized services team got involved, and we got the job done. After that, Andrew was having trouble getting some of their local moves across town. He brought this need to our team, and we were able to set up a daily dedicated run to take care of it.” That’s when Andrew and his team experienced the value that Averitt brings to the table, and he realized there is much more we can do than LTL alone. Because of that, Andrew began using more of our unique capabilities for local customization opportunities, expedited services, white glove services, and Averitt celebrates 50 years during a time in history when both the transportation and health care industries have never been more essential. And during this day of real-life heroes, UNC Health Care joins hands with Averitt to supply urgent medical equipment to support local hospitals and clinics. SERVING THE HEROES IN SCRUBS UNC HEALTH PROUD TO PARTNER WITH AVERITT

their newest daily dedicated route. Through our growing relationship with UNC Health, we’ve grown our business while providing essential services that empower the heroes in our health care industry. “Throughout the pandemic, Averitt has continued to provide the carrier capacity for UNC Health to reach our affiliate hospitals in the state,” says Andrew. “Whether it was shipping full pallets of isolation gowns and ear loop masks to UNC Rockingham, or shipping ventilators to support a field hospital at UNC Caldwell, Averitt has been the vital link in our supply chain to deliver vital PPE (personal protective equipment) and equipment to support our clinicians and patients.” While there are plenty of transportation companies to choose from, Andrew shares what sets Averitt apart and why our team is the best choice to handle the transportation needs of UNC Health. “What makes Averitt stand out is reliability and consistency in an ever- changing industry,” says Andrew. “It’s plain to see that growth has allowed Averitt to navigate the current industry constraints and adapt to meet our needs. And Averitt’s drivers, sales, and operations teams are always attentive and strive to meet our goals.” Raleigh service center director LOYD MCELVEEN is proud of his team and is looking forward to being The Carrier of Choice for UNC Health for years to come. “This has been a great example of The Power of One, and we’re not finished yet,” says Loyd. “Andrew continues to approach us with additional opportunities. It’s been a great journey to this point, and we are excited about where the future will take us with UNC Health.” We want to recognize our whole team for everything you do to keep our economy moving. You are essential, appreciated, and excellent at what you do. Your efforts have helped us reach our first 50 years as a team, and we’re looking forward to many more to come. T m

Our professional image is an important reason we’ve been a successful team for 50 years and counting. If you’ve not taken advantage of your 2021 Uniformity allotment, now is a great time to do that! Be sure to place your order before Dec. 31 so you can take advantage of this benefit and look your professional best. LOOK YOUR PROFESSIONAL BEST Use Your 2021 Uniformity Allotment Before Dec. 31 As a reminder, it’s a good idea to keep the following items on hand: • 5 shirts and 5 pairs of pants • 2 hats • At least 1 outerwear item • A black pair of shoes and a pack of socks • 1 belt and 1 pair of gloves UN I FORM E XCHANGE PROGRAM the most bang for your buck. Simply send in five old shirts, and you’ll receive a new shirt! Also, for every five shirts exchanged, you’ll earn a half- hour toward our Team Up Community Challenge, and the exchanged shirts are donated to charity. That’s a win-win for all of us! To learn more about our Uniformity program and our uniform exchange program, log on to InsideAveritt.com/Uniforms . T m

Remember, if you have any worn, frayed or faded shirts, our uniform exchange program is the perfect way to get

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GIVE THANKS & GIVE BACK

The Holidays Are A Great Time To TEAM UP!

These activities make this time of year the best time to Team Up: With only a few weeks to go in the 2021 Team Up Community Challenge, it’s time to jump in and make your hours count for your team and your hometown. Coming on the heels of Averitt’s 50th anniversary is the start of the holidays, and it’s another reminder of how much our team has to be thankful for. Let’s all take advantage of this great opportunity to demonstrate the Averitt spirit of generosity and give back to our communities this season!

As part of our 2020 Team Up Community Challenge , several teammates from our Jackson MS service center helped fight hunger in their hometown by hosting a food drive.

SHARE HOW YOU TE AM UP Your accomplishments through Team Up inspire us all to give back, and every act of community service results in a matching contribution to Averitt Cares for Kids! When you show your Averitt pride in your community, you represent a team that values service and people. Please continue to send your Team Up project updates and photos to KILEY BALDWIN in Marketing and Communications. We’re excited to share our snapshots and progress on the Team Up Scoreboard, so keep an eye out for updates on InsideAveritt.com/TeamUp! THERE ’ S ST I LL T IME TO GET YOUR SPECI AL 50TH YE AR ‘ TE AM UP ’ SH I RT ! Leaders, if your team participated in the 2021 Team Up Community Challenge this year, don’t miss out on your 5 Decades Of Service shirt! Contact Kiley Baldwin in Marketing and Communications to get a link to the order form. T m

- Thanksgiving food drives - Serving meals at your town’s soup kitchen - Habitat for Humanity building projects - Holiday festivals and racing events - Bell ringing for your local rescue mission - Toys for Tots, Angel Tree and Salvation Army donations - Much more!

Don ’ t back blind.

Backing up in traffic can lead to accidents.

Watch our video at InsideAveritt.com/backing

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Averitt Honored For Culture Of Providing Opportunities For Veterans MILITARY FRIENDLY CULTURE In honor of Veterans Day, it’s a great time to celebrate an award that shows our commitment to those who serve our country. The Averitt team was recently recognized in a national survey as a Military Friendly Employer! The Military Friendly survey was conducted by veteran-owned business Viqtory. According to Viqtory’s website, “The Military Friendly Company survey investigates and identifies the organizations whose commitment to serving the military and veteran community is comprehensive in scope, and meaningful in terms of actual outcomes and impact. From hiring and career advancement to customer service and charitable investment, Military Friendly Companies lead the way.” Averitt was recognized in three categories in this year’s survey, including Military Friendly Employer (Bronze designation), Military Spouse Friendly Employer and Military Friendly Brand. “Military veterans’ commitment to service, teamwork and working toward a common goal are among the many reasons they’re a perfect fit for our culture,” says GARY SASSER, who is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. “For 50 years, we’ve been proud to add military veterans to our team, and I’m even more excited about our future as we build on our commitment to make Averitt a place where veterans can call home.”

To learn more about the Military Friendly survey, visit MilitaryFriendly. com. And for more information about our commitment to veterans, including profiles of associates with varying service backgrounds, visit AverittSalutesYou.com . T m Atlanta West city driver DOUG LAWRENCE is a 26-year team member who also served in the Marine Corps. We’re proud of our commitment to providing veterans with career opportunities, and we were recently honored for those efforts with Military Friendly awards!

UPDATED JOB HOTLINE TOOL

Are you looking to take the next step in your Averitt career? Openings Posted To Hotline So Current Associates Can Apply We’re excited to let you know about a recent

enhancement to our Job Hotline tool on InsideAveritt! The hotline now features positions that are currently running, and it’s updated on Mondays and Thursdays. These positions are also updated on the phone version of the Job Hotline. The enhanced Job Hotline tool gives you the opportunity to check out openings that are made available to our current associates before considering outside candidates. To be considered for any openings that are running on the hotline, call 800-991-1971 and follow the recorded instructions. And be sure to leave your contact information so we can follow up with you. For more information about our Job Hotline, visit InsideAveritt.com/Jobs , or call 800-991-1971. T m

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This Truckload Driver Earned Points And Upgraded Big Appliances Red Thinkin’ Rewards are packed with potential for home improvement. From big-ticket rewards like a washer and dryer set, to affordable items like cookware and cutlery, your points are sure to come in handy around the house. The best part is that you can save your money when you use your well-earned points! REGGIE WIGGINS of our Clarksville Truckload driving team was able to do just that. Like many of our drivers, Reggie earned his points through length of service, safe driving, fuel efficiency, and just going the extra mile here and there. According to Reggie, his Red Thinkin’ Rewards saved the day when he needed to replace some big appliances. “The Red Thinkin’ Rewards program is a great perk – and it saved me a ton of RED THINKIN’ REWARDS – HANDY FOR YOUR HOME

Clarksville Truckload driver REGGIE WIGGINS recently cashed in on a new washer and dryer for his home through our Red Thinkin’ Rewards program.

money!” says Reggie. “It was time to purchase a new washer and dryer for my home, so I decided to use my points to redeem a brand-new set by Samsung. They are very nice! I encourage my teammates to check out the program and earn those points!” Red Thinkin’ Rewards are our way of saying thanks for all you do to meet the goals that secure our team’s bright future. Log on to the Red Thinkin’ Rewards site via InsideAveritt.com/Rewards to find out how you can earn points, check your balance, and redeem your rewards. T m

100,000 RED THINKIN' REWARDS POINTS!

OV E R 2 0 T E AM We’re proud to add members to our Over 20 Team! The following associates joined our team in November 2001: Stanley Bennett TN Farmers Co-Op Terry Beverwyk Knoxville Gregory Capps Corporate Jason Carkhuff Federal Mogul Roy Cervantes Houston Greensboro On Tour Logistics driver Mike Kress recently won one of our drawings for 100,000 Red Thinkin’ Rewards points! Congratulations, Mike, and thank you for helping us deliver innovative and creative solutions!

30 YEARS Michael Gray Jerry Hughes 25 YEARS ChristopherBrantley DeiterGibson 20 YEARS David Cornelia

15 YEARS Terry Beverwyk Evan Denton Mark Freeman Wilbert Henderson Eugene Hodge Carlton Mason Nathan Parrish Bradley Philyaw

For a list of November milestone service awards, including the newest members of our Over 20 Team, visit InsideAveritt.com . S A F E T Y AWA R D S SEPTEMBER For a complete list of Safety Award winners, including five- and 10-year recipients, visit InsideAveritt.com.

Tri-Cities Gadsden

Knoxville Tupelo Knoxville Greenville Jackson MS Richmond Cookeville Atlanta West

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SERVICE AWARDS

Below are the five-year milestones of associates WHO HAVE SERVED 20 YEARS OR MORE with our team. To view all available photos of our latest service awards, visit InsideAveritt.com.

Region 1 vice president JIM ELLIOTT (center, 40 years) with vice president of operations Barry Blakely (left), and president and chief operating officer Wayne Spain (right)

Corporate associate SANDY FLEMING (center, 40 years) with vice president of pricing & traffic Mark Davis (right), and president and chief operating officer Wayne Spain (left)

50 -YE AR AVER I T T MI LESTONE ! Purchasing fuel management leader GRANT SASSER (left), pictured with president and chief operating officer Wayne Spain (right), has played a key role in helping us develop to where we are today. Grant recently celebrated 50 years of service! What an incredible milestone!

Cookeville associate DANNY LESKO (right, 40 years) with service center director Sammy Talent (left)

Cookeville associate RICKY MASTERS (right, 40 years) with service center director Sammy Talent (left)

Tri-Cities associate KEITH GRINDSTAFF (35 years)

Vice president of corporate business development MIKE WISE (center, 35 years) with vice president of sales Rogers Luna (left), and executive vice president of sales and marketing Phil Pierce (right)

On Tour Logistics associate CHRIS SHEPPARD (left, 30 years) with vice president of corporate transportation Danny Crooks (right)

Corporate associate SONIA MAYES (right, 30 years) with software development leader Craig Foster (left)

Mercedes associate DOUG BELL (right, 25 years) with site manager Scott Harris (left)

Atlanta East associate MARK CRAVEN (left, 25 years) with operations manager Darrell Richardson (right)

Atlanta West associate MICHAEL DOWNES (left, 25 years) with operations leader Stacey Ware (right)

Executive vice president and chief financial officer JOHNNY FIELDS (right, 25 years) with president and chief operating officer Wayne Spain (left)

Supply Chain Solutions director of analysis & administration NICK FIELDS (left, 25 years) with vice president of Supply Chain Solutions operations Dan Singer (right)

Tri-Cities associate CHRIS JACKSON (25 years)

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50 YEARS

FUTURE

PROUD OF OUR FIRST

MORE EXCITED ABOUT OUR

THE POWER OF ONE

These Nashville teammates recently received extremely high praise from our customer at J.M. Fry Printing Inks. Kudos to this top-notch crew for all you do to demonstrate The Power Of One! NOW THAT’S THE POWER OF ONE: MUSIC CITY STYLE!

“I work with Averitt in Nashville on a daily basis, and I wanted to take a moment to let you know what a fantastic job this team does. I work with multiple trucking companies – Averitt Nashville is hands down the best! ERIC WILSON is my Averitt transportation specialist, and he has always been so available, helpful, caring and responsive. He’s a true pleasure to work with! Whenever I call to schedule my pickup, whether the phone is answered by LAVONIA SULLIVAN , MARK LAZENBY , PATRICIA FRY , SANDY HALL , or CASSIDY SLIGER , I am greeted with cheerful kindness each time. Your team always makes me feel valued and respected. They brighten my day each time I call! TIM BROWN is our regular driver, and he is always professional and pleasant. It is refreshing to experience such amazing customer service and feel that I am truly appreciated for our business with Averitt. Thank you for everything your company does to help keep ours going. Most of all – thank you for having such amazing teammates!” Michelle Clardy, J.M. Fry Printing Inks – Nashville, TN

ERIC WILSON Nashville

MARK LAZENBY Nashville

LAVONIA SULLIVAN Nashville

CASSIDY SLIGER Nashville

PATRICIA FRY Nashville

TIM BROWN Nashville

SANDY HALL Nashville

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