Averitt Named a 2021 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

COOKEVILLE — Averitt Express has been recognized as one of Redefining the Road’s2021 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. 

Nominees for the recognition were selected by the publication’s editorial team based upon several criteria, including: 

  • 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.  

“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,” said Averitt President and Chief Operating Officer Wayne Spain. “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, Averitt 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 at Averitt, visit AverittCareers.com

About Averitt Express 

Celebrating 50 years in 2021, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management with international reach to 100+ countries. In its 50-year history, Averitt has grown from a small, local LTL carrier to a global logistics provider specializing in delivering customized transportation solutions that include LTL, truckload, international, distribution & fulfillment, dedicated, production and event logistics services. Averitt’s technology offerings include a full suite of web-based shipping tools, electronic data interchange (EDI), warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation and operations management systems. Together, these services and technology solutions provide “The Power of One” to shippers, allowing them access to multiple transportation solutions from a single provider. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit AverittExpress.com.

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