Job Description Are you ready to take your driving career to the next level? Join Averitt as a full-time, Dedicated CDL-A Truck Driver and enjoy consistent miles, reliable pay, and great home time. We offer a unique opportunity where you'll know your routes, customers, and typical shipments, so you'll never be surprised by unexpected freight. Why Choose Averitt? Competitive PayAverage $1,871 per week ($97,292 per year) Start at: 61 cpm$27 per stop (average 6-9 stops per week, lasting between 30 minutes - 1 hour per stop) Average 2,800 miles per week Detention, breakdown and layover pay Company sponsored per diem program Home Time Generally home on Fridays and out on Mondays Minimum of 2 weeks out, but could average 3 weeks If out for two weeks, two days home If out for three weeks, three days home Will be required to reset while on the road, 34 hours Dispatch is based on freight availability and location Flexible home time- we'll do our best to accommodate your preferred time off and home days Drivers can expect to log 70 hours in 8 days Dispatches and start /delivery times are received the prior day and assigned to drivers
Truck Driving Duties:- Transport portable storage units to storage centers or hub facilities
- Secure and strap down containers and storage units
- Destination site personnel will unload & reload portable storage
- Pick up and deliver across the 48 contiguous states (no NYC deliveries), may not deliver in all states but will travel through
- Additional Perks:
- This is an assigned sleeper positionCDL-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 become a CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver with Averitt and start enjoying the benefits of a secure, rewarding career!
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 100-mile radius
- Minimum of 1-year verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years
- Must have a Class A CDLMust be 21 years of age
No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 yearsNo convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 5 yearsNo suspensions or revocations for a moving violation within the past 5 yearsNo 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 a fatality)
No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 yearsNo preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years
Essential functions:- Lift and move side kits - lift requirements: 46 lbs
- Secure load with chains and hardware - lift requirements: 80 lbs
- Climb onto and off the flatbed trailer/load
- Count freight
- Complete fuel tickets
- Complete delivery receipt
- Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- DriveExtensive travel - ability to sit upright for extended periods of time.
- Regular predictable attendance
