CDL-A Dedicated Local Shuttle / Switcher Truck Driver - DUL

Job Description

Dedicated local drivers enjoy the many privileges that come with having consistent customers. Unlike some driver positions, this one gives you a better idea of the number of hours each week holds, which means you'll have a better idea of what to expect in every paycheck. And because you know your customers and their typical freight load, you'll never be surprised or slowed down by unusual shipments.

• Competitive pay:
  • Average $1,330 per week / $69,160 a year (minimum)
  • Starting pay of $28 per hour
  • Average 45+ hours a week
  • Overtime paid at time and a half
• Home daily
• Monday - Friday, 4 p.m. - 1 a.m.
• Daily shuttle runs in a daycab, with each run averaging approximately 11 miles to a different location for the same customer
• All drop and hook , no-touch freight!
• Switching at customer facility; ensuring the timely movement of trailers in and out of the docks on-site at the customer's location

CDL-A Dedicated Local Shuttle/ Switcher Truck Driver Benefits:

• Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
• Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $105.90/week for family plans and $40.20/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
• Profit Sharing plan allows 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 retirement account
• Referral rewards - cash bonuses for referrals
• Averitt's fleet includes local, dedicated, and regional truck driver jobs. Drivers can change their driving preferences as their careers progress, including opportunities in operations and leadership

Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt CDL-A Dedicated Local Shuttle/ Switcher Truck Driver!

Averitt Express is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Requirements

• Must live within a 75-mile radius
• Must have 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Drivers must have Class A CDL
• No convictions for Reckless Driving within the past 5 years
• No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
• No suspensions or revocations within the last 5 years
• No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offense committed in a CMV in connection with fatality)
• No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years

Essential functions:

• Open/Close Trailer Doors - force requirement: 46 lbs
• Count freight
• Complete fuel tickets
• Obtain sales leads
• Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs (Class A Only)
• Perform pre-trip inspections
• Drive
• Regular predictable attendance
• Enter/Exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
• Enter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level