A conversational podcast about news, events and current topics for Averitt Truckload associates.
We've got some important changes coming to our safety points system, and we believe these adjustments are going to provide much more clarity to our driving force while continuing our commitment to safety accountability. Listen in as Jason Bolton of our safety leadership talks with David Broyles about the particulars and what you can expect beginning April 1.
Our Integrated Services team handles everything from international and intermodal shipments to expedited and North American truckload moves. And it's all about moving more freight through our network. VP of Integrated Services Steve McDonald joins host David Broyles on this episode of From the Driver's Seat.
What's it like to drive for On Tour Logistics? From The Driver's Seat host David Broyles sits down with OTL drivers Martenia Morris and Travis Richardson to talk about this unique group of production and events drivers. They share how OTL has become as close as family and what they love about their roles.
Thanks to our unique structure with five service units and multiple driving and non-driving positions, Averitt associates have the opporunity to find the role that fits them best. Host David Broyles is joined by Vice President of Dedicated Operations Dan Singer to talk about transfer opportunities and how this offering gives us an advantage over other carriers.
We're kicking off our 2026 Uniform Program with a bang! Host David Broyles is joined by our uniform program specialist Dayna Pierce to highlight some of the new items that are available to associates this year. Remember, uniform required and uniform eligible associates have up to $150 in allotment available to start shopping now!
You may have heard of Distribution & Fulfillment, but what exactly is it? VP of Distribution of Fulfillment Ed Smith refers to it as the "lynchpin" to all of our service units because it adds more capacity and creates more job opportunities for our associates. Learn more as Ed joins host David Broyles on this episode of From the Driver's Seat.
The kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have a special place in the heart of Laredo Truckload driver Gerry Palacios. Not only is he a member of Averitt Cares for Kids, our associate-driven charitable organization that supports the good works fo St. Jude, but he is also making a significant impact by using his Red Thinkin' Rewards points in a unique way. Find out how when Gerry joins host David Broyles on this episode of the From The Driver's Seat podcast.
3...2...1... BLASTOFF! It's time to launch into Benefits Enrollment for 2026! And this year, we're introducing new offerings from Colonial Life that include generally lower costs and enhanced coverage. Benefits Manager Marsha Brock joins host David Broyles on this edition of From the Driver's Seat.
It's Driver Appreciation Week, and we're kicking things off with a conversation with Vice President of Operations Larry Mason. We appreciate our drivers all year round, and this week gives us the opportunity to slow down and thank our entire team for everything they do.
Despite the states of the economy and freight market, our team has performed well and has continued to focus on controlling what we can control. President and COO Barry Blakely joins host David Broyles to give a mid-year update and set goals for the rest of 2025 and beyond.