CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver - DPB

Job Description

Dedicated 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 miles and 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.

Why Drive With Us?

Competitive Pay:

• Average $1,565 per week / $81,380 per year
• Starting pay: 59 cpm
• Average 2,300 miles per week
• Stop Pay: $26 per stop (average 8 stops per week)

Consistent Schedule:

• Home Weekly: Get time off every week - with some mid-week home time possible.
• Run Schedule: Sunday - Friday or Monday - Friday; schedule may vary from time to time.

Freight & Operations:

• First run of week: Preload tile on 53' trailers for an average of 8 stops. Deliveries will be in various regions per run
• Primarily no touch freight
• Occasionally rare loads where driver will be required to assist in unloading - driver will be informed prior to dispatch and provided with a pallet jack.
• Vendor backhauls for customer or assigned a broker load for return to customer for next outbound dispatch.
• Return mid-week for second load of week - potential for home time upon first run return.

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits:

• Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days
• Rider policy for legally married spouses
• Profit Sharing: Monthly direct deposits into your retirement account
• Referral rewards: Cash bonuses for referrals
• Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt

Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt CDL-A Dedicated 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 100-mile radius
• Must have 1 year of 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