CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver

Company: Averitt
Location: Braselton
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

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 $1,550 per week/$80,600 yearlyStarting pay of .62 cpmReaching top pay of .65 cpm in 1.5 yearsWith .01 cpm increase every 180 daysAverage 2,000 miles per week$27.50 stop payAverage 6 stops per weekDetention, layover, and breakdown pay when applicableCompany sponsored per diem programWeekly home time, with some mid-week home timeRoutes run Sunday - Saturday, most drivers are home during the week for at least 2 days depending on the dispatchDeliver pet supplies to customer's retail stores in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and FloridaEarly morning and late afternoon dispatchSome stores require drivers to unload with electric pallet jack,Vendor backhauls are live load and 3rd party backhauls are live load/unloadWhen running local/ backhaul will make $25 / hourCDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits:Paid time off including 8 paid holidaysExcellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $94.55/week for family plans and $36.45/week for individual plans effective after 30 daysRider policy available for legally married spousesProfit 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 accountReferral rewards - cash bonuses for referralsAveritt'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 leadershipPAID TRAINING! Must have 1+ months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years to go through our 1-3 week training programReady 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 radiusMinimum of 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years, no additional training requiredMinimum of 1-4 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past year, 3 weeks of paid trainingMinimum of 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 5 years, 1 week of paid trainingMust be 21 years of age or olderMust have Class A CDLNo convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 yearsNo convictions for DUI within the past 5 yearsNo suspensions or revocations within the last 5 yearsNo 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 yearsNo preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 yearsEssential functions:Load freight - lift requirement: 80 lbsUnload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbsMove freight - force requirement: 54 lbsOpen/Close Trailer Doors - force requirement: 46 lbsCount freightComplete fuel ticketsObtain sales leadsHook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs (Class A Only)Perform pre-trip inspectionsDriveRegular predictable attendanceEnter/Exit a Commercial Motor VehicleEnter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level

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