Averitt is a veteran-owned company and employs nearly 15% of its workforce as military veterans
“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,” according to a release by the company.
The American Legion presents the award annually to celebrate businesses that they believe demonstrate a “strong dedication to employing veterans, creating a welcoming environment for service members transitioning to civilian careers.”
Averitt is a veteran-owned company and employs nearly 15% of its workforce as military veterans.
Honored – The American Legion recently honored Averitt.
“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,” according to the company.
Supporting veterans and those on active duty, the trucking giant offers a cool program that compensates associates called to active duty or training camp. If an employee is called, Averitt covers up to 30 consecutive days and makes up the difference between the military and Averitt pay.
“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.”
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