Averitt Express vs Southeastern Freight Lines
Both are privately held LTL carriers with deep Southeast roots. Averitt has expanded into truckload and international, while Southeastern remains focused on regional LTL excellence. Both consistently earn high marks for service and driver satisfaction.
Averitt Express
- Pay
- $55,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 4,800+ trucks
- Rating
- 4.2/5
Southeastern Freight Lines
- Pay
- $55,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 3,500+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Averitt Express
Averitt pays $55K-$85K with profit sharing.
Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern pays $55K-$85K with profit sharing and competitive hourly rates.
Home Time
Averitt Express
City drivers home daily; regional focus keeps road drivers close.
Southeastern Freight Lines
City drivers home daily; regional coverage means shorter road runs.
Benefits
Averitt Express
Averitt offers profit sharing, 401(k) match, health benefits, and dock-to-driver.
Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern provides profit sharing, 401(k) match, health coverage, and employee assistance.
Training/Support
Averitt Express
Averitt has a strong dock-to-driver program and is one of the best employers in trucking.
Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern requires 1 year experience and offers internal career development.
Equipment/Technology
Averitt Express
Averitt maintains a modern fleet with technology and driver amenities.
Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern's fleet is well-maintained across its regional network.
Where they actually differ
The scores above are our reading. This part is just the two carriers' profiles side by side — divisions, what they ask of a new hire, where they run, and which benefits only one of them lists.
Averitt Express
- Founded
- 1971
- Fleet
- 4,800+ trucks
- Drivers
- 5,500+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Tennessee, Georgia and Texas
Averitt Express is a privately held carrier offering LTL, truckload, dedicated, and international services across the Southeast, Midwest, and beyond. Headquartered in Cookeville, TN, Averitt is consistently recognized as one of the best employers in the trucking industry with strong driver satisfaction scores and a family-oriented culture.
Only Averitt Express is strong in: Tennessee and Texas — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Averitt Express and not by Southeastern Freight Lines
- • Paid time off and holidays
- • Dock-to-driver career path
Southeastern Freight Lines
- Founded
- 1950
- Fleet
- 3,500+ tractors
- Drivers
- 4,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina
Southeastern Freight Lines is a privately held LTL carrier serving the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. The company has consistently ranked as one of the best LTL carriers for service quality in their coverage area.
Only Southeastern Freight Lines is strong in: South Carolina and North Carolina — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Southeastern Freight Lines and not by Averitt Express
- • Paid time off
- • Employee assistance program
Our Verdict
Both are excellent Southeast LTL carriers. Averitt has a slight edge in diversity (truckload, international) and dock-to-driver programs. Southeastern counters with focused regional expertise. For Southeast drivers, either is a strong career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which covers more territory?
Averitt has broader coverage extending into the Midwest with truckload and international services.
Are both non-union?
Yes, both are non-union carriers with competitive pay to attract and retain drivers.
Which is better for dock-to-driver?
Averitt has a more established dock-to-driver program.