CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver - DNT

Job Description

Dedicated drivers enjoy the many privileges that come with having consistent customers. This permanent full-time position 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're less likely to be surprised or slowed down by unusual shipments.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

* Average $1,650 per week / $86,000 per year

* Starting pay .69 cpm

* Average 2,400 miles per week

* Average 4 stops per week

* Breakdown, layover and detention pay available

* Company sponsored per diem program

Home Time & Route Details

* Home every week

* Most routes start Friday or Saturday

* Drivers will be home during the week depending on the route

* Drivers will rotate routes

Running Locations

* Runs from:
Irving, TX;
Greenville, TX;
Indianapolis, IN;
Brampton, ON;
Long Beach, CA;
Edmonton, AB; and Miami, FL

Job Requirements & Responsibilities

* Most deliveries will be dock customer unload, with some requiring pallet jack to the rear of trailer for customer unload

* Some drop & hook, but most live customer unload

* Product is chemicals in totes and drums (palletized)

* Haz Mat and Tanker endorsements, along with a valid passport, are required. Candidates can apply for a passport within 30 days of hire but must obtain it within 120 days.

* Must apply for TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) within 30 days of hire and must obtain TWIC within 90 days of hire - will be reimbursed upon receipt

* Must be certified to pull a flatbed (training provided if needed). There is one flatbed route, all current account drivers can fill in if needed.

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits:

* Paid time off including 8 paid holidays

* Health Insurance:
Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/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 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.

Job Requirements

* Must live within a 100-mile radius

* Minimum of 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years

* Must be 21 years of age or older

* Must have Class A CDL with hazmat and tanker

* Must have a passport or be able to apply for passport within 30 days of hire and obtain within 120 days of hire date

* Must apply for TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) within 30 days of hire and must obtain TWIC within 90 days of hire - will be reimbursed upon receipt

* 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 previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too close, 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