CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver

Averittdrivers; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a dedicated CDL-A truck driver, enjoying the stability of local routes and competitive pay. This role offers the chance to drive with known freight loads, ensuring you have control over your hours and paycheck. With a focus on safety and customer satisfaction, you'll benefit from paid time off, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth. Experience a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides a clear path for advancement. If you're ready for a rewarding driving career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Referral Rewards

Profit Sharing

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years.
• Drivers must have Class A CDL and be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Drive dedicated local routes with consistent customers.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

CDL-A License

Tractor-Trailer Experience

Safe Driving Practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Are you a dedicated CDL-A truck driver looking for stability and great pay?

Join our team and enjoy the perks of driving dedicated local routes with consistent customers. No more surprises with freight loads or long-haul uncertainty - you'll know what to expect each week, giving you better control over your hours and paycheck.

Why Drive With Us?

• Competitive Pay:

• Selected routes average between $1,769 - $1,865 per week / $92,000 - $97,000 per year
• Starting pay: $0.59 cpm
• Average 2,000 miles per week
• $20.25 stop pay with 5-6 stops per week

Home Daily:

• Night shift position
• Typical runs from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., with Sundays off and one additional day during the week
• The workweek starts Monday or Tuesday, depending on your selected bid route
• A five-day workweek with potential weekend work (Saturday or Sunday)

Type of Freight:

• Hauling food products, miscellaneous goods, and furniture to big box retail locations in the Nashville area and College Park, GA areas
• A mix of reefer and dry van (reefer experience is not required, training provided)
• 100% no-touch freight

Additional Perks:

• Drivers can bid on new routes twice a year, with opportunities to choose based on seniority
• Re-bidding occurs in April; pick a route that suits your lifestyle and schedule
• Several routes include a backhaul

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:

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General Benefits:

• 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