What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local cdl truck driver position at Averitt?
Call us at (877) 838-0380 or Apply Online Below! Job Description : *As a Dedicated Local CDL-A Truck Driver, you'll work with regular customers on well-defined routes, giving you a clear picture of your miles, hours, and earnings every week.
This stability means no surprises - just consistent work, reliable pay, and a great work-life balance. If you're a local truck driver looking for competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a predictable schedule, we want to hear from you! *Competitive Pay and Benefits :
- Average Pay : $1,440 per week / $74,880 per year
- Starting Pay : $0.72 per mile (cpm)
- Average Weekly Miles : 2,000 miles
- Stop Pay : $25 per stop for additional backhaul opportunities
- Schedule : Home daily (Sunday - Thursday)
- Start Time : Between 5 : 00 - 6 : 00 p.m. (return to Antioch by end of shift) *What You'll Be Doing as a CDL-A Local Truck Driver : *
- PrimaryRoute* : * Primarily running back and forth to our Lawrenceville, GA service center and back.
- Flexibility* : * If the Lawrenceville route is unavailable, you may be assigned to other service routes for deliveries to different locations, keeping your workday varied and dynamic.
- Efficient Loading / Unloading : Drop and hook at service centers.
- Consistent Routes : Drive familiar routes for regular customers, so you know what to expect every day. *CDL-A Truck Driver Benefits : *
- Paid Time Off : Earn paid time off, including 8 paid holidays each year.
- Affordable Health Insurance : Includes medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage.
- Family plans start as low as $97.55 / week; individual plans from $37.35 / week.
- Coverage begins after 30 days.
- Profit Sharing : Enjoy monthly direct deposits into your retirement account, based on company profits.
- Referral Bonus : Get paid for referring qualified drivers to join our team.
- Career Advancement : Access to opportunities for growth into local, dedicated, or regional roles, plus potential career paths in operations and leadership *Why Become a Dedicated Local CDL-A Truck Driver with Us?*
- Stability and Predictability : Consistent work with known customers and routes means you'll know exactly what to expect, both on the road and in your paycheck.
- Work-Life Balance : Be home daily and enjoy weekends off (Friday and Saturday).
- Competitive Pay : Get paid well with competitive starting rates, bonuses, and benefits that grow with your tenure. Ready to join a company that values your experience and offers a clear path for growth?
Apply today to become a Dedicated Local CDL-A 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 75-mile radius
- Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
- 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 : 90lbs(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
Last updated : 2024-11-15
Salary : $74,880
