CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver in Atlanta, GA

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

About the Position

Are you a truck driver looking for a consistent route? Join our dedicated driving team and enjoy the benefits of knowing your customers and the loads you'll be delivering. With regular hours, competitive pay, and the ability to be home daily, this is the perfect opportunity for those seeking stability and predictability in their trucking career. your customers and the loads you'll be delivering. With regular hours, competitive pay, and the ability to be home daily, this is the perfect opportunity for those seeking stability and predictability in their trucking career.

Competitive Pay:

• Average earning $1,850 per week ($94,350 per year)
• Starting pay: $37 per hour for local assignments; $0.65 cpm for over-the-road assignments
• Average 50 hours per week

Additional Earnings:

• Stop pay: $25 per stop (number of stops varies based on assignment)
• Pay for stops and loading/unloading (not all accounts)
• Detention, breakdown, and layover pay when applicable
• Company sponsored per diem program

Work Schedule:

• Steady weekly schedule with a variety of routes depending on the account you're working on
• Miles will fluctuate depending on which account you are working on
• Shifts and hours vary depending on assignment. Some assignments may be hourly, home-daily work, while others may be OTR positions that pay by miles and stops
• Driver will be assigned to various dedicated accounts in the Atlanta area
• Driver may also be assigned to yard switcher assignments
• There may be times when driver is assigned to the local service center

Equipment and Special Requirements:

• Drive a day cab, sleeper or straight truck
• Liftgate provided; driver required to operate on some accounts
• Must be willing to get TSA certification for airport deliveries (will reimburse)
• Must apply for Hazmat endorsement within 30 days of hire and must obtain Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire - will be reimbursed upon receipt
• Adaptability: Must be comfortable working with different types of freight and customers
• Flexibility: Occasionally assist with other Averitt operations to keep you on the road and working

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. Pay Range: - , General Benefits:

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
• Must be willing to get TSA certification for airport deliveries (will reimburse)
• Must apply Hazmat endorsement within 30 days of hire and must obtain Hazmat endorsement within 90 days of hire- will be reimbursed upon receipt
• 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:

• Load freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs
• Unload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs
• Move freight - force requirement: 54 lbs
• 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