Job Description: As a dedicated local driver, you'll benefit from consistent customers and predictable routes. With a clear understanding of your weekly miles, you'll always know what to expect in your paycheck. And since you'll be familiar with your customers and their typical freight loads, you won't face any surprises or delays.
Competitive Pay
Average $1,250 a week / $65,000 yearly
Starting pay: $0.50 cpm
Annual pay increase on your contract anniversary
Average miles per week: 1,500
Stop pay: $15 per stop (average 30 stops per week, each stop averaging 30 minutes)
Additional pay: Detention and breakdown pay available if necessary
Great Schedule - NO WEEKENDS!
Home daily
Monday to Friday workweek with no weekend work
Average workday: 10-12 hours
Start time: varies between 12 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., depending on the day's load
Finish time: between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Frequent and Predictable Routes
Deliver within a 300-mile radius from Greensboro, NC.
Deliver building materials such as drywall, lumber, etc., to both retail and non-retail locations (some palletized).
Some days include picking up inbound product.
Work Efficiency
Pre-loaded trailers: start your day with trailers ready to go
No touch freight: only live unloads
Strapping required for each load (straps provided)
Tarping only in inclement weather (additional $10 per stop if required)
Equipment and Safety
Hard hats and vests provided (must always be worn when out of the truck on property)
Steel toe shoes required (driver will need to purchase)
CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver Benefits:
Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $38.25/week (individual) and $101.10/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 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. Pay Range: - , General Benefits:
Must live within a 75-mile radius
Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
Must have a Class A CDL
Must be 21 years of age
No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
No convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 5 years
No suspensions or revocations for a moving violation within the past 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 a fatality)
No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years
Essential functions:
Load freight -lift requirement: 80 lbs
Unload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs
Move freight - force requirement: 54 lbs
Lift and move side kits -lift requirements: 46 lbs
Lift tarp - lift requirement: 110 lbs
Apply and remove tarp(s) on load
Secure load with chains 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
