CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver

Company: Averitt
Location: Eastaboga
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Call us at (877) 838-0380 or Apply Online Below!



Dedicated local 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 between $1,480 - $1,807 per week / $77,000 - $94,000 per year (depending on bid route)
  • Starting pay is .59 cpm
  • Average 2,056- 2,189 miles per week
  • Stop pay of $20.25 per stop
  • Average 5-8 stops per week (depending on route)
  • Detention and breakdown pay available
  • Home daily, night shift position
  • Working 5 days per week with 2 days off (not back-to-back)
  • Route and responsibilities will be provided to the driver by Site Leadership
  • A mix of reefer and dry van - reefer experience is not needed, training will be provided
  • Hauling food products, miscellaneous goods, and furniture to customer's store locations in AL, GA, TN and Ridgeland, MS
  • 100% no touch freight
  • Drivers able to bid on new routes twice a year CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver Benefits:
    • Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
    • Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $97.55/week for family plans and $37.35/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
    • Profit Sharing plan allowsyou 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 Local 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.
      • Drivers must live within a 75-mile radius
      • Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
      • Drivers must have Class A CDL
      • Must be 21 years of age or older
      • 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:
        • 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
          
          
          Call us at (877) 838-0380 or Apply Online Below!

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