CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver

Company: Averitt
Location: Lexington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

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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 meansyou'llhave 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:
• Selected routes average between $1,288 - $1,730 per week / $67,000 - $90,000 per year
• Starting pay is .59 cpm
• Average 2,000 miles per week
• $20.25 stop pay
• Average 5-8 stops per week
• Detention and breakdown pay available
• Home daily with some day and night positions
• Start and end times depend on selected route
• Five-day work week, Thursday- Monday route with 2 consecutive days off on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Hauling food products, miscellaneous goods, and furniture to big box retail store locations in GA, NC and SC
• Mix of reefer and dry van - reefer experience not needed, training will be provided
• 100% no touch freight
• Drivers able to bid on new routes twice a year
• Re-bid on routes will take place in late March, all drivers will have an opportunity to pick a route by seniority that best fits their schedule
• Several routes will also include a backhaul CDL-A Dedicated LocalTruck 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 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 DedicatedLocalTruck 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: 90lbs(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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