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The Winner's Circle Podcast

by Averitt

A podcast about the Averitt culture and what makes our team unique.

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Episodes

  1. Averitt Profit Sharing Share Day

    It's Share Day! Host Bailey Penneycuff flies solo in this episode to share an update on profit sharing for our quarterly Share Day celebration.

  2. Share the Effort, Share the Rewards

    Bryan Snyder and Randy Freels have more than 75 years of combined Averitt experience, and they're also passionate about letting everyone know how we can maximize our Profit Sharing. Bryan and Randy join Winner's Circle Podcast host Bailey Pennycuff to discuss our outstanding Profit Sharing...

  3. 'It's A Journey That Benefits Your Life'

    Promoting from within is a core part of our culture, and Orlando Service Center Director Isaiah Woodard is a great example of that commitment. Starting out as a student driver, Isaiah has witnessed our culture in action every step of the way. Check out the rest of his story in this episode of the...

  4. Be Patient And Continue Learning

    A key element of our culture is promoting from within. Decatur Service Center Director Brandon Fox is a shining example of that, having started in our National Call Center in Cookeville before moving into operations and sales roles ahead of his move to Decatur. He joins host Bailey Pennycuff to...

  5. Share The Effort, Share The Reward

    Thanks to the efforts of all our associates, 2024 was the latest in a string of strong years when it comes to our Profit Sharing program. Host Bailey Pennycuff is joined by President and COO Barry Blakely to talk about Profit Sharing and how our team is positioned for success in 2025 and beyond.

  6. Setting The Table For 2025

    The new year is almost here. Amos Rogan recently welcomed Vice President of LTL Operations Larry Mason, Vice President of Dedicated Operations Dan Singer, and Vice President of Corporate Transportation Danny Crooks on the Winner's Circle Podcast. This group talks about our successes in 2024 and…

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  7. Filling Customer Needs

    Our customers look to us to provide creative and innovative solutions. And one of the best examples of that is our Integrated Services team. Vice President of Integrated Services Steve McDonald joins Amos in The Winner's Circle to talk about our team's commitment to coming through when our...

  8. Bienvenidos a Miami

    Our team has had a relationship with Palm Express for more than 30 years. A few months ago, the associates in Miami officially became part of the Averitt team. Service Center Director Stuart Gantt joins host Amos Rogan in The Winner's Circle to talk about that long-standing partnership and the...

  9. "I Couldn't Believe The Difference" At Averitt

    We often refer to our team as a family. And for Atlanta East associates Sandy and Brandon Sherer, that's as accurate as you can get. This mother and son duo get into the Winner's Circle with Amos Rogan to talk about their Averitt careers, the special bond they share, and a surprise twist we…

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  10. A Real Life Hero

    It's Driver Appreciation Week, and we're thankful for all our drivers and our teammates who support our drivers. As part of this week's celebration, host Amos Rogan is joined in The Winner's Circle by a very special guest: Dedicated driver Duane Largent, who shares a story of true heroism that…

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  11. I've Lived Promoting From Within

    Promoting From Within is an aspect of our culture that can be seen from one end of our network to the other. Our VP of Information Services, Tim Saylor, is a great example of this commitment. He gets into The Winner's Circle with host Amos Rogan to talk about his Averitt career, as well as…

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  12. We're A Work Family

    From a strong Over 20 Team to our commitment to Promote From Within and everything in between, Atlanta West is a shining example of our culture in action. Host Amos Rogan is joined by Dwayne Gribble, Debbie Watkins and Rhonda Anderson of our Atlanta West team to talk about their career growth and...

  13. Make Yourself Available

    Sometimes, an opportunity for career growth may require taking a leap of faith and being available to move to a different location. That's the path new Greenville Service Center Director Jonathan Jimenez took when he joined our team as a dock associate in Orlando. He joins host Amos Rogan on the...

  14. There's Always Something To Learn

    Keeping our equipment rolling is critical to our success in moving our customers' freight. And with today's technology, it's also important to continue learning about how our tractors and other equipment work. Dustin Dykes is the maintenance leader at our Tifton shop and joins host Amos Rogan on...

  15. What's So Good About Averitt?

    Decatur transportation specialist Clint Dickey began his Averitt career as a Truckload driver, and he's seen outstanding growth with us. Clint also understands how important our team's growth is for our future, and he joined Amos Rogan to talk about what he looks for in People Like You referrals.

  16. Set Up For The Future

    Everybody plays a part in making sure our team stays financially stable. Johnny Fields, our executive vice president and chief financial officer, joins host Amos Rogan and shares his thoughts on our Always Averitt plan, how giving back to our communities is woven into our DNA, and why our...

  17. Fulfilling Our Customers' Needs

    One reason we're able to be a one-stop shop for our customers is the array of services we offer. Cody Smith joins host Amos Rogan on the podcast to talk about one of our newest services – Averitt Distribution & Fulfillment. They discuss how ADF began, how it's grown and how it helps us show The...

  18. Developing Our Next Leaders

    Leadership Development is a unique program that helps our team move forward and live out our commitment to Promote from Within. Host Amos Rogan talks with Dallas associate Cole Williams, who is participating in our Leadership Development program right now. They talk about Cole's experiences so…

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  19. 35 Years On The Dock And Still Going

    Description: Some might look at Johnny Haun's 35-year tenure and wonder why he chose to stay on our Knoxville dock for so long. It's simple: he loves what he does. He joins host Amos Rogan to talk about his three-decade career with our team.

  20. Women in Transportation – Stories of Growth in Houston

    Host Amos Rogan is joined by Skylar Hamilton (frontline leader), Lacenia Calloway (transportation specialist) and Samar Gaeogy (administrative associate) – all based in Houston – who discuss their unique career paths, the role of mentors and advice for others looking to grow at Averitt.

  21. The Secret To 40 Years: Listening

    John Walton's Averitt career spanned four decades, starting in Memphis and wrapping up at our corporate office. From part-time driver to director of safety and compliance, John saw a lot of change over the years. But what remained the same was what he saw as the secret to success: listening. Host...

  22. Our Culture Defines Our Team

    What makes our team's culture so unique? President and COO Barry Blakely joins the podcast to talk with host Amos Rogan about our beliefs and the value of being an Averitt associate. Let's listen!

  23. Communication Is The Key To Our Success

    Join host Amos Rogan as he welcomes Elaine Grossholtz of our customer service leadership to the podcast. In her nearly 35 years with Averitt, Elaine has helped develop many of the tools and processes that provide support to both our customers and our associates. The key to it all? Communication.

  24. Our Special Relationship With St. Jude

    The special relationship we have with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through Averitt Cares for Kids is an important part of our culture and our belief in Associate Giving. Host Amos Rogan is joined by special guest Erin Schrier with St. Jude to talk about this relationship and our team's...

  25. "Our Culture Is Consistent" – special guest, Jason Whitaker

    Host Amos Rogan is joined in the studio by Jason Whitaker, whose Averitt journey includes many stops throughout our system, including Shreveport and several cities in Texas before moving into his current role as Regional Vice President for the state of Florida. One thing Jason has noticed is that...

  26. Averitt Salutes You -- special guest, Marine veteran Pete Ziegler

    Join host Amos Rogan as he sits down with Marine veteran Pete Ziegler, who serves as our director of Final Mile Services. They break down Pete's time in the military, his transition from the Marine Corps. to civilian life, and what led him to logistics and to our team.

  27. A Rich History at Averitt

    Join host Amos Rogan as he sits down with Regional Vice President of Operations Calvin Rackley and Regional Vice President of Sales Larry Vannatta. Calvin and Larry are based in Texas and have plenty to share with us. Listen as Amos, Calvin, and Larry talk about Averitt's presence in Texas,...

  28. 'A Fair Price For World-Class Service' – with special guest, Mark Davis, VP of Pricing & Traffic

    Join host Amos Rogan as he sits down with Vice President of Pricing and Traffic Mark Davis. Mark has been with our team for more than 40 years, and he's seen a lot of changes in the industry. Amos and Mark talk about those early days and his opportunities to grow with Averitt, freight management,...

  29. The Two, The Proud, The Marines

    Our team is fortunate to include father-and-son duo Steve and Anthony Marine, who serve as dock mentors in Knoxville and Birmingham, respectively. Steve joined Averitt 30 years ago, and even though he's been given the opportunity to move into a leadership role several times, he enjoys working the...

  30. "Averitt Is The Future Of Transportation"

    A veteran of more than 40 years in the transportation industry, regional vice president Tony Allison knew Averitt was special the first time he laid eyes on one of our associates. Tony started on the dock with another company and grew into sales and leadership roles there, and he always admired…

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  31. You Rock, Now Let's Enroll

    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…

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  32. Building Bench Strength: Interns Help Our Team Grow

    Join host Amos Rogan as he sits down with Atlanta interns William Harris and Grant Porch. They will break down why they chose Averitt, what they've learned in their time with us, and where they want their futures to go.

  33. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

    It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and we're pulling out all the stops with cookouts, daily giveaways and more! Host Amos Rogan sits down with Larry Mason of our Operations leadership to say "thank you" to our driving force.

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A podcast about the Averitt culture and what makes our team unique.

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