
Profit Sharing Remains Strong
Profit Sharing reflects the power of working as one and inspires us to focus on teamwork, innovation and efficiencies. Because the better we do together, the better we all do individually. The more we focus on serving our customers, staying safe, and working toward a common goal, the brighter our future becomes.
Because of your efforts, an amount equal to 5.2% of your eligible pay was contributed to your 401(k) retirement account in the first quarter.
When you begin your career at Averitt, we start planning for your future by setting up and auto-enrolling you into a 401(k) retirement account. There are two ways that account grows: the funds you elect to contribute, and through our Profit Sharing plan.
Our Profit Sharing plan is an exciting opportunity for you to share in the rewards of our efforts, with a portion of our profits given back to you as monthly direct deposits into your 401(k) retirement account.
- Every month, 20% of our profits are set aside for Profit Sharing.
- That total is then distributed among all associates.
- These contributions are 100% funded by Averitt, and invested directly into your 401(k) retirement account.
- And there's the best part: you receive the Profit Sharing benefit even if you don't make personal 401(k) contributions.
The greater the profit, the more there is to share!
Keep The Momentum Going!
- Focus on profitable revenue growth.
- Avoid accidents and injuries.
- Provide our customers with innovative and creative solutions that our competitors can’t.
- Get better every day by improving fuel usage, delivering on time, and handling freight properly.
- Refer People Like You who share our vision of delivering the best service.

Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the most important thing that affects Profit Sharing?
The simple answer: YOU. Each of us has the power to improve our Profit Sharing contributions by reducing waste and improving productivity. The simple things we do every day - like conducting pre-trip inspections, avoiding accidents and injuries, recycling paper and conserving resources - make a positive impact on our profitability. The more efficient we are, the more our profits grow. And that means larger Profit Sharing contributions for all of us!
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How do I enroll in our Profit Sharing plan?
You don't have to do anything! Just by being an eligible Averitt associate - full-time or part-time - you’ll receive Profit Sharing contributions. Associates become eligible if they are at least 18 years old and have been on our team for 30 days. There’s no difference in the benefit for part-time or full-time associates; both receive the same Profit Sharing contribution rate!
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Why is Profit Sharing linked to my retirement account?
We want to make sure that all of our associates have a way to help fund their retirement. That’s why we set up a retirement account for every associate (part-time and full-time) that is funded by our Profit Sharing plan. When we win together as a team, we all win individually.
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Why do we have a Profit Sharing plan instead of a match?
The contributions of our Profit Sharing plan are uncapped, which means that the potential is limitless. Most companies will match your contributions up to a certain amount (if they have a match at all). So if you’re putting 7% of your income into your 401(k), a match may only be capped at 3%. Our Profit Sharing plan has the potential to contribute 6%, 7% or more!
Plus, unlike a match, Profit Sharing does not rely on you to make contributions. Profit Sharing contributions help fund your account whether or not you contribute yourself. Of course, the best way to fund your retirement account is to also make your own weekly contributions. For more information on how to make a 401(k) work for you, visit www.principal.com.
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How do I know how much Profit Sharing I receive?
You can see how much Profit Sharing has been put into your retirement account by visiting www.principal.com.
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How is the Profit Sharing contribution distributed?
Your Profit Sharing contribution is based on a percentage of your compensation. The same percentage is applied to everyone.
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Where can I see how my retirement account is performing?
Our plan recordkeeper, Principal, provides a comprehensive suite of online tools to help all of us plan for retirement. Learn more by visiting www.principal.com.
You will also receive quarterly statements from Principal, either through the mail or via email.
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Who do I contact if I have questions?
Principal is the recordkeeper of our retirement plan. If you have any questions about Profit Sharing or your personal contributions to your retirement fund, call Principal at 800-547-7754, or visit www.principal.com.
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How do I update my beneficiaries?
Log in to your Principal account, navigate to "My Accounts", select your Averitt profit-sharing plan, click the "Overview" drop-down, and select "Beneficiaries".