Averitt Express, Inc. is Hiring a CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver - DPF Near Houston, TX
Job Description 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 $1,788 per week/$92,976 per year
Starting pay of .585 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 & reload portable storage
Driver is responsible to strap, unstrap and secure portable storage units and containers
Pick up and deliver in multiple 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)
Full Time 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 $97.55/week for family plans and $37.35/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
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. Job Requirements
Must live within a 100-mile radius
Minimum of 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years, including 6 months' OTR experience
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 the 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.