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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.

• Competitive pay:
• Average $1,200 per week / $62,400 per year
• Starting pay is .51 cpm
• Reaching top pay of .52 cpm within 90 days
• Stop pay is $25 per stop
  * Average 3 stops per week
• Average 2,000-2,800 miles per week
• Detention, breakdown and layover pay available
• Company sponsored per diem program
• Weekly home time
• Out up to 2 days at a time; most runs will allow you to be home on weekends
• 2 to 3 runs per week
• Coverage area of AL, AR, IN, KY, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, WV, and some PA
• All pickup and deliveries are drop and hook loads, NO-TOUCH FREIGHT
• Local hourly work if no OTR runs available
• Possibility to pull flatbed to cover emergency loads; this is primarily a dry van position CDL-A Dedicated 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
• Rider policy available for legally married spouses
• 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 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
• 6 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years (less any training time)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 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