A conversational podcast about news, events and current topics for Averitt Truckload associates.
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Christian Infertility support and encouragement from Sarah's Laughter. We interview people that "get" infertility, including those who walk through it and those who walk alongside them.
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The battle of Hartsville has been called by many the "Most successfully executed Calvary raid of the war between the states". While the number of troops engaged in this battle was comparatively small, the Confederate victory was so complete and decisive in military tactic that news of the battle was reported across the country by nearly 70 newspapers. In fact, the Battle of Hartsville attracted the attention of President Abraham Lincoln, who sent a telegram to the commanding senior general s ...
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Listening To What Drivers Want
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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 team and home in on what's important: listening to what drivers want.…
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Knock Benefits Enrollment Out Of The Park!
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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, and don't forget to enroll in benefits!
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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.
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You've Got To Listen To Your Drivers'
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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.
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How To Achieve Better MPG
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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 miles per gallon! Listen in to learn how he does it as he is joined by his fleet manager, Shannon Fisher, on t…
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Flex Offers A Little Something For Everybody
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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 operations. David Broyles is joined by Dedicated Flex leaders Marlin Grossholz and Craig West to talk about thi…
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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 continued growth in this episode of From The Driver's Seat.
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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 of the safety features on our equipment.
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Costco Growth = More Opportunities
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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 talk about our growth and give some insight into this exciting opportunity.…
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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 in CPM.
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Hannah Brewington joins host David Broyles to discuss what it means to be a Driver Services associate.
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Dedicated Has Something For Everybody
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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.
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Support When And Where You Need It
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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 drivers, and the satisfaction they get by helping our driving force.…
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"Keep The Left Door Shut"
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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 share some of their tips that help them enjoy more take-home pay. (HINT: their biggest tip is the title of this epi…
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Truckload Focus: Increase Driver Miles and Increase Revenue
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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 freight to move. Plus we have an update on our in-cab tablet project. Host David Broyles is joined by Truckload …
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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 service our customers at a high level. What other thoughts does Barry share? Let's listen!…
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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 entertainment industry.
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2024 Uniformity: New styles, Discounts, and more!
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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!
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Introduction to the new, rebranded podcast for all Averitt associates.
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President Barry Blakely, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing Kent Williams and Owner Gary Sasser join David Broyles for this special holiday edition.
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Get Your Hazmat, Get More Pay
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Getting your hazmat endorsement means more than just qualifying for a cents-per-mile raise. It provides our entire team with flexibility and allows us to say “yes” to more customer freight. Host David Broyles is joined by Brian Dudney of our Truckload leadership to talk about the importance of getting your hazmat endorsement, as well as some change…
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It's time for Benefits Enrollment! Our team is well-known for providing an outstanding benefits package to our associates, and that tradition continues as we roll out this year's enrollment period, which runs Oct. 3-20. Host David Broyles is joined by Marsha Brock and Bailey Jolley of our Benefits team to talk about the three most important things …
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196 - Every Month My Heart Breaks (Megan Averitt)
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After a chain of tragic events, Megan was consumed with grief and anger. Her mental health suffered. Yet this God she was angry with, whose existence she began to doubt, kept tugging at her heart. “I needed to stop blaming Him, and just start thanking Him.” This is her story. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is…
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195 - Tell Them Mom & Dad Love Them (Renee Evans)
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If your infertility story is more hurt than happy ending, Renee’s interview is for you. “As Christians we want to think that because God has a plan it makes [our loss] okay. It doesn’t mean we don’t hurt. It doesn’t mean we don’t say What in the world, God?” This is her story. Renee Evans leads our Infertility & Loss Support Group in Woodstock, Geo…
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It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and we're pulling out all the stops with cookouts, daily giveaways and more! Host David Broyles is joined by Barry Blakely, Dan Singer and Danny Crooks to say "thank you" to our driving force.
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194 - So Grateful for Vomit (Rebecca Lemmon)
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Rebecca Lemmon is part of our online support group. Her infertility story includes family tragedy, medical gaslighting, and brutal wisdom that can only come from brutal life experience. This is her story. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Baby Steps Infertility Awareness Fun Run & IVF Giveaway is October 28, 2023 in Baton Rouge! This is a community event to raise awa…
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