Dry Van Truck Driver in Shreveport, LA

Company Driver | Dry Van
Location: Shreveport, LA
Company: Averitt Express
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Route Type: local
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Dock and warehouse associates are the backbone of Averitt facilities. Using digital scanners and other top-notch, modern equipment, dock and warehouse associates manage the day-to-day loading/unloading of freight throughout our system in a safe and professional atmosphere. This position requires flexibility and a CDL-A license as you will occasionally fill in on local routes. Due to the familiarity of overall Averitt culture and processes, many CDL-A dock workers become top candidates for operational leadership positions.

This part time position requires a CDL-A license and prior dock, warehouse and forklift experience are preferred.

Part-Time CDL-A Dock Associate Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 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

From working with top-notch equipment and learning new skills, to teaming up with people who take pride in their jobs (and yours), once you get a taste of the Averitt culture, you'll want in for the long haul. In fact, over 22% of our associates have been with us for more than 20 years.

Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt CDL-A Qualified Dock Associate!

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.

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Requirements

Requirements

• 21 years of age
• Minimum 4 months (1 year preferred) of tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
• Drivers must have Class A CDL
• Hazmat and tanker endorsements preferred; must be willing to obtain endorsements
• 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 past 5 years
• No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality)
• No more than 3 moving violations with the past 3 years
• No Preventable DOT Recordable accidents within the past 3 years

Essential functions

• Load freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs
• Unload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs
• Move freight - force requirement: 54 lbs
• Open/close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs
• Enter/Exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
• Enter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level
• Count freight
• Complete bill of lading
• Complete fuel tickets
• Obtain sales leads
• Secure extra shipments
• Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs
• Complete delivery receipt
• Perform pre-trip inspections
• Drive
• Regular predictable attendance
• Operate forklift