Averitt From The Driver's Seat Podcast

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.

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.

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 e...

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.

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 e...

Uniformity is the topic of our newest  From  The Driver's Seat Podcast , as host  Jeff Auber son  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!

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!

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.

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.

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 after seeing many similarities between the military and our culture.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.  

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.

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!)

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...