CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver in Tupelo, MS

Company Driver | Dry Van

Location: Tupelo, MS

Company: Averitt Express

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

AllTruckJobs is working with Averitt Express to find a qualified Company Driver in Tupelo, Mississippi!

Take your CDL-A career center stage with Averitt's elite Production and Event trucking team! Haul gear for major concerts, live shows, and entertainment productions across North America. This is your chance to be part of the action behind world-class events while enjoying competitive pay, steady work, and outstanding benefits. Why Drive for Averitt's On Tour Logistics Team?

• Be part of high-profile tours and productions
• Competitive pay with opportunities to earn more as you gain experience
• Steady work year-round with regional freight between tours
• Comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities

Pay and Schedule
Touring Driver Pay:

• Starting pay on tour: $1,800/week, with potential to earn up to $2,500/week as you take on more responsibility
• Regional freight between tours: $1,550/week average (mileage-based)

Important: All drivers start in Averitt's regional division for the first 30 days (mileage-based pay). Touring assignments and salary-based pay begin after transfer approval.
Touring Driver Schedule:

• Tour Season: March-October
  Tours run for weeks at a time; limited home time unless routes are near your domicile
• Off-Season: November-February
  Drivers typically run regional, no-touch freight to maintain steady income

What You'll Do

• Haul staging, lighting, and production gear for major live events
• Assist with loading/unloading and secure equipment using straps and load bars
• Safely back into tight or unconventional venue locations
• Drive primarily at night to meet strict delivery windows

Driver Highlights

• Overnight driving is common to meet event deadlines
• Must complete full tour or production run once assigned
• Routes cover the U.S. and Canada (passport required; Averitt reimburses if needed)

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and hearing starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days
• Paid Time Off: Including 8 paid holidays
• Profit Sharing: Monthly deposits into your retirement account
• Per Diem Program: Company-sponsored
• Uniform Allotment: Keep you riding in style
• Referral Rewards: Cash bonuses for referrals
• Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt

Ready to Take Your Career on Tour?
Looking for a CDL-A truck driving job that combines adventure, stability, and the excitement of live entertainment? Apply now to join Averitt's Production and Event team and bring your career center stage!

CDL-A Touring Truck Driver | Live Event Truck Driver | Concert Freight Driver | Production Truck Driver | OTR CDL-A 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:

About Averitt Express

For decades, Averitt has been built by people who care about their work and each other. With 55 years — and counting — of successful growth to our credit, our culture is built for the long haul, and our people are the proof.

Founded in 1971 with just two associates, Averitt has grown into a team of nearly 10,000 across the country. That growth reflects our focus on building lasting careers—not just filling jobs.

We’re always looking for passionate, qualified people who want to grow, contribute, and be part of a company with a strong foundation and a clear future. We’re proud of where we’ve been, and even more excited about where we’re going. Join us and help shape what’s next at Averitt.

Requirements

CDL-A Touring Driver Requirements

• Must have at least 30 days of driving experience with Averitt before being considered for a position in Production and Event operations
• 21 years of age or older
• Class A CDL with willingness to obtain Hazmat endorsement
• Flatbed certification required (training provided)
• Valid passport for Canada tours (Averitt reimburses if needed)
• 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
• Entertainment/touring driving experience preferred but not required
• No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
• No convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 5 years
• No suspensions or revocations for a moving violation within the last 5 years
• No serious violations within previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offense committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality)
• No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years

Essential Functions

• Drive
• Open/close trailer door (force requirement: 46 lbs)
• Count freight
• Complete fuel tickets
• Hook/unhook trailer (force requirement: 90 lbs)
• Perform pre-trip inspections
• Extensive travel - ability to sit upright for extended periods of time
• Move freight (force requirement: 54 lbs)
• Regular predictable attendance
• Enter/exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
• Enter/exit the rear of a trailer from ground level

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