Job Description

Join Our Team as a CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver!

If you are a skilled CDL-A truck driver looking for a reliable and consistent job with regular routes and daily home time, we invite you to become part of our dedicated local driving team. Enjoy the benefits of developing relationships with your customers, familiarizing yourself with their freight, and following a dependable schedule. Experience a career with predictable routes that help you plan your week, ensure consistent pay, and provide job satisfaction.

Why Choose This CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver Position?

• Attractive Pay: Earn between $1,403 - $1,750 weekly / $73,000 - $91,000 annually with starting wages at $0.59 cpm.
• Average 2,250 miles per week.
• Receive $20.25 for stop pay with an average of 5-8 stops each week.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy daily home time with late evening to overnight routes.
• Your workweek begins on either Monday or Tuesday, depending on your selected route.
• The start and end times vary based on your chosen route.
• Work a predictable five-day week, which may include a Saturday or Sunday.

• Stable and Reliable Freight: Transport no-touch freight such as food products, furniture, and miscellaneous goods to major retail locations across AL, GA, NC, SC, TN, and Tallahassee, FL.
• Utilize reefer and dry van trailers (no need for reefer experience; we provide training).
• Some routes may include backhauls.

• Route Bidding: Participate in route bidding twice a year (April and October) based on seniority, allowing you to select routes that suit your lifestyle and ensure daily home time.

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits Include:

• Paid time off with 8 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage starting as low as $38.25/week for individuals and $101.10/week for families after 30 days.
• Rider policy for legally married spouses.
• Profit Sharing: Enjoy monthly direct deposits into your retirement account.
• Referral bonuses available for bringing in new drivers.
• Opportunities for career advancement in local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt.

Ready to drive your career forward? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver!

Averitt Express is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. 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.

Requirements:

• Drivers must reside within a 75-mile radius.
• Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years.
• Drivers must hold a Class A CDL.
• Minimum age requirement is 21 years.
• No convictions for reckless driving or DUI within the past 5 years.
• No suspensions or revocations within the last 5 years.
• No serious violations in the previous 12 months.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents in the past 3 years.

Essential Functions of the Role Include:

• Opening and closing trailer doors (46 lbs force required).
• Counting freight.
• Completing fuel tickets.
• Obtaining sales leads.
• Hooking/unhooking trailers (90 lbs force required - Class A only).
• Performing pre-trip inspections.
• Driving a commercial motor vehicle regularly.
• Maintaining consistent attendance.
• Entering and exiting a commercial motor vehicle safely.
• Accessing the rear of a trailer from ground level.

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