Averitt drivers know what it means to haul a load that matters, and their latest run with Chattanooga Bakery is another example of trucking being put to good use. The two companies teamed up again for the Patriotic Pies program, sending a massive shipment of MoonPies to men and women serving at bases across the Southeast.
“The Patriotic Pies program is a great way to show appreciation for the men and women who serve our country,” said Barry Blakely, president and CEO, Averitt. “We are proud to play a role in supporting our troops and the communities where our associates live and work.”
This year’s effort moved close to 115,000 MoonPies into military communities. Chattanooga Bakery supplied the treats, and Averitt handled the transportation, delivering the loads to bases and USO centers, including Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg, Fort Johnson, Fort Stewart, Camp Shelby, and other locations throughout the region.
For drivers, this kind of project highlights the side of trucking that goes beyond mileage and freight drops. These deliveries bring a bit of home to service members who spend long stretches away from their families.
“Averitt’s support of the Patriotic Pies program reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to the military community,” Averitt said. “Nearly 12% of Averitt’s workforce is made up of veterans, and the company has been recognized multiple times as a Military Friendly Employer. Averitt also partners with Operation Stand Down Tennessee, an organization that provides resources and support to veterans and their families.”
With another year of MoonPie runs completed, the partnership continues to show how the trucking industry can step up in ways that have a real impact on people who serve.
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Source: The Trucker
