CDL-A Dedicated Flatbed Truck Driver

Averittdrivers; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver, where you’ll enjoy consistent routes and predictable pay. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with weekends off, ensuring a great work-life balance. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll drive well-maintained equipment and deliver essential building materials to various locations. The company values your time and offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you're ready to take the next step in your driving career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Profit Sharing

Referral Rewards

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years.
• Drivers must have a Class A CDL and be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Deliver within a 300-mile radius, primarily building materials.
• Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Tractor-Trailer Experience

Class A CDL

OTR Experience

Safety Compliance

Load Securing

Job description

Job Description: CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver

As a dedicated driver, you'll enjoy the benefits of consistent customers and predictable routes. With a clear understanding of your weekly miles and hours, you'll always know what to expect in your paycheck. Plus, since you'll be familiar with your customers and their typical freight loads, you can rest assured there won't be any surprises or delays.

Compensation & Schedule

• Average $1,475 per week / $76,700 per year
• Starting pay: $0.60 cpm
• Average miles: 1,800 miles
• Stop pay: $25 per stop (average 8 stops per week, with each stop averaging 30 minutes)
• Additional pay: Detention & breakdown pay available
• Annual pay increase on your contract anniversary

• Great Schedule - NO WEEKENDS!
• Monday to Friday schedule, with 2-3 nights out per week on average
• Enjoy your weekends off!

Routes & Deliveries

• Deliver within a 300-mile radius from Greensboro, NC
• Primarily deliver building materials such as drywall, lumber, etc. to retail and non-retail locations
• Some deliveries will be palletized

Work Efficiency & Equipment

• 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 in inclement weather only (additional $10 per stop if required)

Equipment & Safety

• Sleeper tractors for overnight stays
• Hard hats and vests provided (must always be worn when out of the truck on property)
• Steel toe shoes required (driver must purchase)

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

Requirements & Essential Functions

• 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
• Drivers must have a Class A CDL
• Must be 21 years of age
• No convictions for reckless driving, DUI/DWI, or serious violations within specified timeframes
• No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years

• 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
• Regular predictable attendance

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.