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Averitt Shares Global Logistics Strategy With Nashville Educators

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (July 16, 2012) – Today’s high school education goes far beyond “The Three R’s,” as globalization puts even greater importance on the role logistics plays in today’s economy. As part of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools’ “Academies of Nashville” program, teachers from Hillsboro High School participated in a teacher externship at Averitt’s Cookeville headquarters to learn more about this expanding career path.

The four educators from Hillsboro High School spent the day observing the “behind-the-scenes” strategy the full-service transportation provider uses to provide a variety of solutions to its customers. The group toured the corporate headquarters, spending time with experienced industry veterans who oversee Averitt’s supply chain solutions, truckload, expedited, international and customer service operations, while also learning about local pickup and delivery at the Cookeville service center.

“We’re happy to provide educators with hands-on experience they can share with their students about how the transportation and supply chain management industry works,” said Elise Leeson, Averitt’s director of human resources. “Through programs like this, today’s students will gain the set of skills they need to be well-prepared for their careers. Logistics is an exciting and challenging career field, and we’re honored to partner with schools helping to shape tomorrow’s workforce.”

The Academies of Nashville program provides students with hands-on learning in a project-based educational environment. The Hillsboro High School Academy of International Business and Communications is the only academy program that provides a Global Logistics track.

Participating in the externship program is just one way Averitt supports education. In addition to sponsoring athletics, music and other extracurricular programs at Upper Cumberland elementary, middle and high schools, Averitt also works closely with Tennessee Tech University through an internship program and with financial support.

About Averitt Express

Now in its 41st year of service, Averitt Express is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management with international reach to more than 100 countries. The company is a founding SmartWaySM partner and a member of The Reliance NetworkTM, a network of carriers that provides seamless LTL services throughout North America. Averitt specializes in delivering customized solutions with a single source of accountability for service offerings that include cross border/domestic offshore, dedicated, expedited, intermodal, international ocean/air, local customization, less-than-truckload, PortSide®, transportation management, truckload (dry van, flatbed, brokerage), warehousing and value-added services, including a centralized call center, strict performance metrics and an ongoing focus on green/sustainability efforts. Averitt’s technology offerings include a full suite of web-based shipping tools, electronic data interchange (EDI), and transportation and operations management systems. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit www.averittexpress.com.

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