CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver

Averittdrivers; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a dedicated local truck driver, where you can enjoy the stability of consistent routes and the benefits of regular home time. With an average pay of $1,280 per week, you'll be hauling familiar freight to major retail locations while enjoying a set schedule. The role offers opportunities for career growth and includes comprehensive health insurance and paid time off. Experience the satisfaction of a predictable work environment while contributing to a team that values your skills and dedication.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Profit Sharing

Referral Rewards

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Drive a dedicated local route with predictable home time.
• Open and close trailer doors, count freight, and perform inspections.

Skills

Tractor-Trailer Driving

Route Planning

Customer Service

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

Join our team as a dedicated local truck driver and experience the stability and benefits of consistent, predictable routes.

With regular customers and well-known freight loads, you'll know exactly what to expect each week, from your mileage to your paycheck. Say goodbye to surprises and enjoy smoother deliveries with freight you are familiar with.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Competitive Pay:

• Average $1,280 per week ($66,560 per year)
• Starting pay: $0.59 cpm
• Average of 2,000 miles per week
• $20.25 stop pay (average 5-8 stops per week)
• Detention and breakdown pay available

Home Daily:

• Enjoy consistent home time
• Set schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Types of Freight:

• Hauling food products, miscellaneous goods, and furniture to major retail locations across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
• Mix of reefer and dry van loads (reefer experience is not required - training provided)
• 100% no touch freight

Route Flexibility:

• Opportunity to bid on new routes twice a year
• Seniority-based bidding process, allowing you to select the best route for your schedule (next bid in late September)
• Some routes include backhaul opportunities

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 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