CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver

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

Job Description:

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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 $1,572 per week/$81,744 per year
• Starting pay of .54 cpm
• Average 2,800 miles per week
• $15 stop pay
• Average 3-5 stops per week
• Detention, layover and breakdown pay available
• Company sponsored per diem program
• Home weekly
• Some mid-week home time available (50%)
• Runs are Sunday-Friday or Monday-Saturday
  • Average 38-40 hours at home each week
  • Runs will vary weekly, but will try to be consistent
  • No-touch freight, primarily a drop-and-hook operation
  • Making deliveries to the Southeast, Midwest, South and West. Some Northeast deliveries (PA, CT)
  • No loading/unloading
  • Move trailers from dock doors on occasion for customer needs
  • Heavy drop and hook operation CDL-A Dedicated 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
    • 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 100-mile radius
      • Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years, including at least 6 months' OTR experience
      • 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:
        • 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
          
          
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