Averitt Named Top Fleet to Watch in 2020

February 10, 2020 (Cookeville, Tenn.) - Averitt Express, a Tennessee-based transportation company, has been recognized as one of the Top Fleets to Watch in 2020 by the Truckload Carriers Association and Carriers Edge.

"We're really pleased to have been named one of the Top Fleets to Watch in 2020," says Elise Leeson, Averitt's vice president of human resources. "It's an incredible honor to be included among the other exceptional carriers on the list. I believe it speaks volumes to the culture we've established here at Averitt."

The Top Fleets to Watch are named as honorable mentions of the Best Fleets to Drive For distinction, an annual round-up of the best places to work in the North American truck driving industry. Each year, thousands of driver surveys are collected and assessed to determine which for-hire fleets provide the most exceptional career experiences for company drivers and independent contractors.

Averitt Express, a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management, has long been considered a top career choice among trucking professionals. With its focus on driver safety and security, quality work/life balance, and competitive pay packages designed to maximize earning potential, Averitt continually strives to provide a workplace environment that feels more like home.

"Everything we do, we do it with our associates in mind," says Leeson, using the term the company has adopted for its driving force. "They work so hard to keep us moving forward. It feels good to know that we're providing everything they need to feel fulfilled in their career."

Averitt has multiple career opportunities for transportation professionals, from dedicated truck driving routes to warehouse and corporate positions. Interested applicants can learn more online at AverittCareers.com.

About Averitt Express

Averitt Express is a leading transportation employer with more than 100 locations throughout the United States. The company features many amenities to serve its driving force, such as state-of-the-art facilities, driver support centers for its over-the-road drivers, dynamic safety technology on its equipment, finishing schools and other training programs, and much more. It also has a strong benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, a company-funded profit sharing retirement plan, an incentive program for referrals, a uniform credit, and paid holidays. These benefits, combined with a team-oriented culture and opportunities for career growth, help Averitt show unity throughout its network and to its customers. For more information about Averitt, as well as a list of job openings, call 1-888-AVERITT or visit AverittCareers.com.