Averitt From The Driver's Seat Podcast
News & Politics
About
A conversational podcast about news, events and current topics for Averitt Truckload associates.
Episodes
- Looking Toward Mid-Year
This episode of the Averitt From The Driver's Seat Podcast is titled 'Looking Toward Mid-Year'. The description for this episode was not provided.
- Supporting Our Drivers
John Murphy and Joe Secrist, former drivers now on Averitt's Driver Support team, share their experiences and insights into supporting professional drivers with host David Broyles.
- Taking The Tour On The Road
Averitt's On Tour Logistics team is seeking drivers for unique roles supporting live events. Host David Broyles speaks with Scott Ulmer about these opportunities.
- Welcoming The New Class For Safety Points
Jason Bolton and David Broyles discuss upcoming adjustments to Averitt's safety points system, which will be implemented starting April 1. The changes are intended to offer more clarity to drivers while upholding the company's commitment t…
- Integrated Services
Steve McDonald, VP of Integrated Services at Averitt, discusses the company's Integrated Services team with host David Broyles. The team manages international, intermodal, expedited, and North American truckload shipments, focusing on netw…
- Like Brothers And Sisters: Drivers Talk OTL
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…
- Transfers A Win For Everyone
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…
- 2026 Uniform Program: All New Things!
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 a…
- Opening More Opportunities
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 opportunitie…
- Holiday Edition
- A Selfless Act of Kindness
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 th…
- Mission: 2026 Benefits Enrollment
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 h…
- Celebrating Our Driving Force
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 enti…
- Investing In People, Infrastructure and Technology
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 goa…
- Putting Drivers In A Position To Win
For the last 12 years, our Driver Development Centers have helped shape our culture of safety. From backing to turning to pre-trips and everything in between, Gary Craighead and the other instructors have taken pride in developing one of t…
- It's Time For Health Screenings!
Get a quality check on your health with our annual health screenings! Many of our locations are hosting on-site screenings, including Saturdays for our over the road drivers. Health screenings are free for all associates and for spouses wh…
- 'You're Not Chasing Miles'
Our On Tour Logistics team is growing, and we're looking for elite drivers to join this exciting career path! With a guaranteed salary when touring, extended runs that include intermittent home time, and a team that sets you up for success…
- Investing In Our People
When we say "Our Driving Force Is People," we mean it. That's why we're excited to announce a compensation increase for our Truckload drivers! This nearly 7% increase is one of the most aggressive pay adjustments we've made, and it's becau…
- 'Nobody wants to go anywhere else'
The relationships our associates build with each other help make us a better team. Truckload driver Joe Ramsey is a strong believer in that, and he shares this and other thoughts -- including how he keeps his truck clean -- with Brian Dudn…
- Uniformity is Consistency
Our drivers represent our customers to THEIR customers, so it's important for our team to look the part every day. And according to Truckload driver Chad Osborne, uniformity goes beyond our uniform program -- it's our attitude and the clea…
- Endless Possibilities With Red Thinkin' Rewards
Our associates are cashing in Red Thinkin' Rewards points for cruise vacations, sporting goods, household appliances and just about anything they can imagine! This points-based program rewards our teammates for doing what they do every day…
- Uniform Update: Starting A New Chapter
There are exciting things coming for our uniform program! Host David Broyles is joined by Alice Crabtree and Dayna Pierce with our Branding and Engagement team to provide an update about a new uniform provider, enhanced customer service, a…
- Service Sells
One of the best ways we develop deeper relationships with our customers is by providing outstanding service. And our Dedicated Region 3 leadership group knows that our drivers are key to that. Grant Roberts, Brock Wheeler and David Miller…
- Getting The Most Out Of Your Clock
When you're trying to move as many miles as you can during the week, it's important to plan properly so you can keep the wheels moving and stay safe. Veteran drivers William Watson and Mike Hornback join host David Broyles to provide some…
- To PC Or Not To PC?
The severe winter weather that hit the South in the middle of January created scenarios that led to delays and even roadways being shut down. Can a driver use Personal Conveyance (PC) even when they're out of driving hours? Jason Bolton of…
- It's Important to Build a Relationship With Your Fleet Manager
One of the keys to our team's success is communication. And that's extremely important to the relationships between our fleet managers and Truckload drivers. Podcast host David Broyles is joined by fleet manager Myla Hogue and Gadsden driv…
- A New Way To Give Your Feedback
Communication is one of the keys to our team's success, and that includes receiving feedback from our drivers. That's why we're proud to announce a new partnership with PDA, one of the leading agencies in the transportation industry when i…
- FORGED AS ONE FOR PROFESSIONALISM
Uniformity is the topic of our newest From The Driver's Seat Podcast, as host Jeff Auberson is joined by Alice Crabtree and Dayna Pierce of our Marketing & Communications team to talk about professionalism, how to use your allotment, and s…
- Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From Gary Sasser
It's the holiday season, and we have a couple of special guests who want to share holiday well-wishes with our team. Barry Blakely and Gary Sasser join David Broyles on the podcast for our Christmas episode!
- Averitt's "Black Ops"
Our Dedicated team is a special group that is always looking for ways to "build a better mousetrap." And that leads to growth and opportunities for our associates to grow in their careers. Check out the latest in this series focusing on ou…
- Honesty Is The Best Policy
Things get shaken up a bit as Jeff Auberson with our Driver Services leadership steps behind the mic to host this episode of From The Driver's Seat! He's joined by Greensboro Truckload driver Paul Blackburn and fleet manager Sharon Eldridg…
- Saluting Our Veterans
With Veterans Day coming up, we invited one of the many U.S. veterans we have on our team to join host David Broyles (who is also a veteran) on the podcast. Truckload driver Mike Hornback served in the U.S. Air Force and joined our team af…
- Listening To What Drivers Want
We're continuing our series highlighting our Dedicated regional leadership, this time with director of operations Clint Eden and senior operations managers Brett Sloan and John David Walton. They share their various experiences with our te…
- Knock Benefits Enrollment Out Of The Park!
It's time for Annual Benefits Enrollment! Get the scoop on what's new and how you can earn Red Thinkin' Rewards points when host David Broyles is joined by guests Marsha Brock and Emily Cloyd from our Benefits leadership. Give it a listen,…
- Proud Of Our Averitt Team
We're celebrating Driver Appreciation Week with a special guest on From the Driver's Seat: Gary Sasser! Our chairman and CEO joins host David Broyles to thank our driving force and share his excitement for the future of our team.
- You've Got To Listen To Your Drivers'
Several members of our Dedicated leadership join host David Broyles to talk about how communication and listening to feedback is so important to our culture.
- How To Achieve Better MPG
Improving fuel efficiency is one of the best ways our team can reduce costs, lessen our impact on the environment, and increase our Profit Sharing. Truckload driver Tom Sayman has taken this challenge to heart, recently hitting 8.27 moving…
- Flex Offers A Little Something For Everybody
Our Dedicated Flex drivers have the opportunity to work on multiple accounts and can do everything from local deliveries to flatbed. It's a great opportunity to see what fits best for our drivers and provides flexibility for our Dedicated…
- A True Team Atmosphere
We've had a long-standing relationship with the Mercedes plant in Vance, Alabama, that has been a win-win. Randy Sartain is the site manager for our Mercedes team and joins David Broyles to talk about their strong team atmosphere and conti…
- Investing In Safety
We are committed to having the safest fleet on the road. That's why we invest in safety technology to help avoid accidents before they happen. Frequent guest Jason Bolton of our Safety leadership joins host David Broyles to talk about some…
- Costco Growth = More Opportunities
Thanks to our associates' commitment to service and quality, we're adding more business with Costco, leading to more driving positions that include daily home time and no-touch freight. Costco site manager John Roach joins David Broyles to…
- Truckload Pay Increase
Vice President of Corporate Transportation Danny Crooks is today's guest, and that usually means good news for our Truckload drivers! He joins host David Broyles to talk about some recent updates to driver pay, which includes a nice bump i…
- Customer Service for Drivers
Hannah Brewington joins host David Broyles to discuss what it means to be a Driver Services associate.
- Dedicated Has Something For Everybody
Vice President of Dedicated Operations Dan Singer joins host David Broyles to talk about how our Dedicated team began, where we are today, and the many opportunities that are available to suit your career.
- Support When And Where You Need It
Our Driver Support Specialists are located at several locations throughout our network. Two of them, Casey Ginder and Jennifer Lovrekovic, join host David Broyles to discuss what they like about their roles, how much they appreciate driver…
- "Keep The Left Door Shut"
Our Truckload group is seeing an increase in miles, which means more pay every week. But what steps can you take to add even more to your paycheck? Host David Broyles is joined by Truckload drivers Rick Tetreault and Kelvin Jones, who shar…
- Truckload Focus: Increase Driver Miles and Increase Revenue
We have some exciting plans coming for our Truckload group this year! Our operations team has been focused on putting our drivers in position to get more miles, while our sales team has continued to find opportunities for driver-friendly f…
- Positioning Ourselves For The Future
Averitt President and COO Barry Blakely joins host David Broyles to set the stage for the rest of 2024 by building on the momentum we gained last year. Thanks to our drivers and other associates, we're continuing to operate well and servic…
- We're Going On Tour!
Host David Broyles sits down with Scott Ulmer and Scott Bonner of our On Tour Logistics team to talk about this exciting opportunity for our driving force. Join them as they discuss what it's like to be play an important role in the entert…
- 2024 Uniformity: New styles, Discounts, and more!
Join David Broyles as he sits down with Alice Crabtree to talk about updates to our uniformity program in 2024. From new items to special discounts and giveaways, the From The Driver's Seat podcast has you covered!