CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver in Newton, NC

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

About the Position

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.

• Average Pay: $1,250 per week / $62,500 per year
• Starting Pay: $0.60 cpm (hub miles)
• Average of 2,500 miles per week
• Additional Pay: Breakdown, layover and detention pay when applicable
• Company-sponsored per diem program

• Home several times throughout the week

• Runs are from Newton, NC to Bowling Green, KY and Sanford, NC and back home every other day
• Average 3 stops per week
• Outbound loads from Newton are preloaded; inbound trailers are dropped for customer unloading
• No-touch, palletized freight
• Additional trips may be available for drivers who want extra miles

• 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
• PAID TRAINING! 4 months' verifiable experience in the past 3 years or 6 months' verifiable experience in the past 5 years or 5 years verifiable experience in the past 10 years

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

Requirements

• Must live within a 100-mile radius
• Must have 1 year of tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years
• Must have Class A CDL
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 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 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

• 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