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.
- Competitive pay:
- Average $1,380 per week/$70,380 per year
- Starting pay is .59 cpm
- Reach top-out pay of .60 cpm within 30 days
- Average 2,350 miles per week
- Breakdown and layover pay available
- Company sponsored per diem program
- Loads are Monday-Friday with 90% back home the same day
- No loading/unloading; no tarping is involved; NO TOUCH FREIGHT
- Pulling 53' swing door trailers
- Hauling sheets of glass either on an A-frame rack or strapped to a pallet
- Hook to preloaded trailer and start your week
- Average 5-8 loads per week
- Only 1 stop per load
- Primarily the same runs/ customers each week
- Coverage area: GA, KY, NC,SC, VA, WV
- From the ground, the driver will look into the trailer to verifythat the freight is secure, to the best of their ability
- These are prescheduled deliveries
- Delivering to manufacturing companies
- Once empty, return to DC in Richburg empty or with empty racks (half the time); no backhauls
- Could return with empty racks which would require you to secure it
- Securement straps and personal protection gear provided
CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits:
- Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
- Most benefits are effective after 30 days
- Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $88.90/week for family plans and $34.15/week for individual plans
- Rider policy available for legally married spouses
- 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
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. - Must live within a 150-mile radius
- Must have 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years
- Flatbed, Curtainside or Conestoga experience a plus
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have Class A CDL
- 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:
- Lift and move side kits -lift requirements: 46 lbs
- Secure load with straps and hardware - lift requirements: 80 lbs
- Climb onto and off of the flatbed trailer/load
- Count freight
- Complete fuel tickets
- Complete delivery receipt
- Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs
- Perform pre-trip inspections
- Drive
- Extensive travel - ability to sit upright for extended periods of time.
- Regular predictable attendance