Averitt Express Truckload Podcast

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A conversational podcast about news, events and current topics for Averitt Truckload associates.

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    • Apr 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 169 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Averitt Express Truckload Podcast

    'Nobody wants to go anywhere else'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 20:17


    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 Dudney from our Truckload leadership and host David Broyles on this episode of the From The Driver's Seat podcast.

    Uniformity is Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 14:35


    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 cleanliness of our equipment, too! Chad and his fleet manager, Craig Elliott, join guest host Jeff Auberson to talk about uniformity and more on this episode of From The Driver's Seat.

    Endless Possibilities With Red Thinkin' Rewards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 17:22


    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: being safe, making referrals, achieving operational goals and more! Host David Broyles is joined by Dusty Barrow and Alaina King of our associate engagement team to talk all things Red Thinkin' Rewards!

    Uniform Update: Starting A New Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 14:23


    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, and a new website that makes ordering uniforms easier than ever.

    Service Sells

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 17:36


    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 join host David Broyles and share their thoughts on why our drivers make such a big difference.

    Getting The Most Out Of Your Clock

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 26:08


    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 tips on how to get the most out of their driving clock.

    To PC Or Not To PC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 25:00


    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 our safety and compliance leadership joins host David Broyles in the studio to talk about this kind of situation, as well as other great safety topics on this episode of From The Driver's Seat.

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    It's Important to Build a Relationship With Your Fleet Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 21:33


    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 driver Thomas Byrnes to talk about their communications styles and how they well work together.

    A New Way To Give Your Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 17:46


    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 it comes to driver feedback. Scott Dismuke with PDA recently joined host David Broyles on the From the Driver's Seat podcast to talk about what our drivers can expect with this new feedback channel.

    FORGED AS ONE FOR PROFESSIONALISM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 13:59


    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 some outstanding incentives to place your order now!

    Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From Gary Sasser

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 9:28


    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"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 20:36


    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 our Dedicated service as host David Broyles is joined by Steve Anderson, Thomas Damron and Todd Brooks of our Dedicated Region 2 leadership.

    Honesty Is The Best Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 21:31


    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 Eldridge as they talk about the importance of honesty and good communication.

    Saluting Our Veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 12:44


    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 Hornbeck served in the U.S. Air Force and joined our team after seeing many similarities between the military and our culture.

    Listening To What Drivers Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 18:38


    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.

    Knock Benefits Enrollment Out Of The Park!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 17:46


    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!

    Proud Of Our Averitt Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 6:33


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 12:35


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 26:06


    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 the From The Driver's Seat podcast with host David Broyles.

    Flex Offers A Little Something For Everybody

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 17:34


    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 this exciting career path.

    A True Team Atmosphere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 14:08


    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.

    Investing In Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 18:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 10:41


    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.

    Truckload Pay Increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 27:21


    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.

    Customer Service for Drivers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 8:20


    Hannah Brewington joins host David Broyles to discuss what it means to be a Driver Services associate.

    Dedicated Has Something For Everybody

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 17:04


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 11:28


    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"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 25:06


    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 episode!)

    Truckload Focus: Increase Driver Miles and Increase Revenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 20:06


    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 Operations Manager Brian Dudney to talk about all this and more!

    Positioning Ourselves For The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 9:02


    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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    We're Going On Tour!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 18:03


    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.

    2024 Uniformity: New styles, Discounts, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 13:02


    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!

    New Year, New Name, Same Podcast goodness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 2:25


    Introduction to the new, rebranded podcast for all Averitt associates.

    Holiday Special Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 14:39


    President Barry Blakely, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing Kent Williams and Owner Gary Sasser join David Broyles for this special holiday edition.

    Get Your Hazmat, Get More Pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 18:18


    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 changes to our guaranteed weekly minimum, including a modification based on your feedback.

    You Rock, Now Let's Enroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 9:32


    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 to know about benefits: enroll, enroll, enroll!

    Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 8:34


    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.

    Red Thinkin Rewards Info

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 8:12


    Info on Safety Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 20:13


    Safety Reminders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 15:48


    Service Center Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 15:49


    Operation Thank You Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 9:57


    Averitt Podcast - Profit Sharing: "The Sky's The Limit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 20:43


    Averitt Podcast - Benefits: Long-Term Care, EAP, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 13:51


    Truckload Podcast - Marijuana, CBD and Drug Testing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 15:16


    Truckload - New App Info

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 7:21


    Truckload - Uniformity Info '23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 14:41


    Truckload - Holiday Edition with Gary Sasser

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 8:12


    Truckload - Hub and Spoke Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 21:55


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    Truckload - On Tour Logistics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 20:23


    Truckload - Benefits Enrollment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 15:57


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