CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver, Avg $101,951/year

Averittdrivers; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home weekly

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Averitt Express is seeking CDL-A drivers for our dedicated Cracker Barrel account. Enjoy steady, full-time work with predictable miles, home weekly, and strong benefits.

Average pay is $1,960 per week ($101,951/year). Start at 66 cpm with unloading pay and occasional route incentives. Training and support are provided, including a paid first week. Routes cover 24 states, with ample time to plan your life around your schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL-A license.
• No major driving violations in the last 5 years.
• 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must live within a 100-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight as required.
• Drive routes to Cracker Barrel stores across 24 states.
• Complete required paperwork and fuel tickets.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Perform pre-trip inspections.
• Follow safety and DOT regulations.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CDL Class A License

Job description

Averitt is hiring CDL-A drivers immediately for our dedicated Cracker Barrel account. If you're looking for a steady, full-time job with consistent routes, excellent pay, and a supportive work environment, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Enjoy predictable miles and reliable hours, all while having time to plan your life around your schedule!Why Join Averitt's Cracker Barrel Account?Competitive Pay and Benefits:Average Pay: $1,960 per week ($101,951/year)Start at: 66 cpmUnloading Pay: $0.185 per case, averaging $555/weekRetail Route Incentive: $15 for return totes per retail route (totes hold small merchandiseCompany sponsored per diem programHome Weekly:Dispatches Sunday morning through Monday morningSunday dispatch drivers return home on Friday, Monday dispatch drivers return Friday evening or Saturday morningRoute Details:Pick up pre-loaded trailers in Lebanon, TN, and deliver merchandise (not food) to Cracker Barrel stores in 24 states: AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WVAverage 1,960 miles per weekDrivers typically run 2 routes per weekRuns vary throughout the weekMerchandise is separated by a bulkhead for easy unloading (freight isn't mixed together)Drivers will unload using a ramp and two-wheel freight into the customer's storeroom (most stops take 1+ hours)Training and Support:New drivers will ride with a dedicated Averitt driver for the first week to learn the customer's processes and procedures. Paid at $1,000 for the first week onlyDuring slower months (January - July), if not needed on this account, you'll be reassigned to another dedicated account to maintain weekly workCDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits:Paid time off including 8 paid holidaysHealth Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 daysRider policy for legally married spousesProfit Sharing: Monthly direct deposits into your retirement accountReferral rewards: Cash bonuses for referralsCareer Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within AverittIf you're ready to take your CDL-A career to the next level with a dedicated account, APPLY NOW!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: - , General Benefits:Must live within a 100-mile radiusMust have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 yearsMust be 21 years of age or olderMust hold a valid Class A CDLNo reckless driving convictions in the last 5 yearsNo DUI convictions in the last 5 yearsNo license suspensions or revocations in the last 5 yearsNo serious moving violations in the last 12 months (e.g., 15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, fatal accidents involving a CMV)No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 yearsNo preventable DOT-recordable accidents in the last 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