CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver

Company: Averitt Express, Inc.
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

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We're hiring immediately! Dedicated 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. As a full-time, Dedicated Truck Driver, you can expect:

• Competitive pay:
  • Average $1,746 per week/$90,792 per year
  • Starting pay of .57 cpm
  • Average 2,800 miles per week
  • $25 stop pay
    • Average 6-9 stops per week
    • Average 30 minutes - 1 hour per stop
    • Detention, breakdown and layover pay available
    • Company sponsored per diem program
    • Will be required to reset while on the road, 34 hours
    • Dispatch is based on freight availability and location
    • Minimum of 2 weeks out, but could average 3 weeks
      • If out for two weeks, two days home
      • If out for three weeks, three days home
      • Typically, home on Friday's and out on Monday's
      • Flexible home time, we will work with you on how long and which days you need to be home
      • Drivers can expect to log 70 hours in 8 days
      • Dispatches and start /delivery times are received the prior day and assigned to drivers
      • Deliver trailers loaded with portable storage units to storage centers or hub facilities
      • Destination site personnel will unload and reload portable storage
      • Driver is responsible to strap, unstrap and secure portable storage units and containers
      • Pick up and deliver inmultiple locations in all 48 states, may not deliver in all states but will travel through,no NYC deliveries
      • This is an assigned sleeper position
      • $18 per hour while operating forklift to seldom load and unload (training provided)
      • PAID TRAINING!
        • Short on experience? We have opportunities for drivers with as little as one month of verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past year, or 6 months of verifiable experience in the past 5 years to go through our 1 - 3 week program Full Time CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits:
          • Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
          • Most benefits are effective after 30 days
          • Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $88.90/week for family plans and $34.15/week for individual plans
          • Rider policy available for legally married spouses
          • Profit Sharing plan allows you 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 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.
            • Must live within a 150-mile radius
            • Minimum of 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years, no additional training required
            • Minimum of 1-4 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past year, 3 weeks of paid training
            • Minimum of 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 5 years, 1 week of paid training
            • Must have a Class A CDL
            • Must be 21 years of age
            • No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
            • No convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 5 years
            • No suspensions or revocations for a moving violation within the past 5 years
            • No serious violations within previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offense committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality)
            • No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years
            • No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years Essential functions:
              • Lift and move side kits -lift requirements: 46 lbs
              • Secure load with chains and hardware - lift requirements: 80 lbs
              • Climb onto and off 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
                
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