CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver - DPM

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 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.

• Competitive pay:
  • Average $1,300 per week/$67,000 per year
  • Starting pay of 59.5 cpm
  • Average 1,500-1,800 miles per week
  • Stop pay of $25.50 per stop
    • Average 14 stops per week
  • Detention, breakdown and layover available
• Home daily
• Monday - Friday; start time of 3 - 5:30 a.m.
• Pickup at customer's distribution center, deliver to retail stores and pickup vendor or 3rd part backhaul and return to distribution center
• All no-touch freight
• Coverage area: NC, SC, GA and AL

CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver Benefits:

• Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
• Most benefits are effective after 30 days
• 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
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with profit sharing that directs a portion of company profits 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 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 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 previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too close, 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