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Averitt Receives Sustainability Award for Fuel-Saving Technology

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Averitt has earned a Sustainability Award from Transtex, recognizing its significant efforts to reduce its environmental impact through the use of advanced trailer technology.

Committed to Smarter, Greener Growth

Chairman and CEO Gary Sasser shared his thoughts on the award: “Responsible growth means doing the right thing for our associates, our customers, and our communities. We are honored by this recognition from Transtex, as it reflects our long-standing commitment to sustainability and innovation. We’ll continue to explore new ways to reduce our environmental footprint and operate more efficiently across our entire network.”

Fuel-Saving Innovation Making a Difference

This award highlights Averitt’s continued use of Transtex’s EDGE Trailer Skirts and EDGE Top Kits—technologies designed to reduce aerodynamic drag, lower fuel use, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Real-World Results

Averitt’s investment in sustainable technology is already paying off. So far, the company has:

  • Cut 69,322 metric tons of CO2 emissions
  • Saved 6,809,672 gallons of diesel fuel

To learn more about how Averitt is working toward a more sustainable future, visit Averitt.com/Sustainability.

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