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Dedicated local drivers enjoy the many privileges that come with having consistent customers. Unlike some driver positions, this one gives youa 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 $1,500 per week/$78,000 per year
• Starting pay of $25 per hour
• Average 55-60 hours per week
• Home daily
• Shifts run Sunday night to Saturday morning, 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
• This is a night shift position, may work up to 12 hours per shift
• Moving freight and trailers from local suppliers back and forth to the customer's location
• All drop and hook, no-touch freight!
• Maintenance shop and fuel on-site
• Black steel toe shoes required, can be purchased using your uniform allowance 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 1+ months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years to go through our 1-3 week training 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
• 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 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