CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver

Company: Averitt Express, Inc.
Location: Bessemer
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

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Dedicated local 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 $850 per week/$42,500 per year
• Starting pay $20 per hour
• Top pay $21 per hour reached within 12 months
• Average 40-50 hours per week
• Home every day
• Shift and start times will vary
• Primarily transporting trailers back and forth to different buildings on-site
• Could also have some local driving"making daily deliveries to local businesses and our customer's suppliers within a 250-mile radius
• There may be times when it would be necessary for the driver to operate a yard truck CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver Benefits:
  • Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
  • Excellent 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 days
  • Profit 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 account
  • Referral rewards - cash bonuses for referrals
  • Averitt'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 leadership
  • PAID TRAINING! Must have 4+ months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years OR 6 months in the past 5 years to go through our 1-week program 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.
    • Must live within a 60-mile radius
    • Must have 4+ months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years OR 6 months in the past 5 years
    • Must be 21 years of age or older
    • Drivers must have Class A CDL
    • 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: 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
        
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