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Job Description :

Dedicated local 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.

This position is domiciled in Lebanon, TN conveniently located off interstate 840*

Competitive pay :

Average is $1,245 - $1,395 per week / $64,000 - $70,000 per year

• Starting pay is 57.5 cpm (with pay increase coming soon!)
• Average 2,000 miles per week
• $20 stop pay
• Home daily, night shift position
• 5-day work week which could include a Saturday or Sunday
• Several bid assignments will also include a backhaul. During peak season(s) drivers could be expected to work a 6-day week if volume is higher than what can reasonably be delivered with a normal schedule
• The workweek starts Monday or Tuesday, depending on the load type. Route and responsibilities will be provided to the driver by site leadership
• A mix of reefer and dry van - reefer experience is not needed, training will be provided
• Hauling food products, miscellaneous goods, and furniture to customer's store locations in the Nashville area
• 100% no-touch freight
• All driver job assignments are bid out twice per year, and will be done by company length of service

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 $97.55 / week for family plans and $37.

35 / week for individual plans effective after 30 days

• 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 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.

• Drivers must live within a 75-mile radius
• Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
• Drivers must have Class A CDL
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 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

Call us at (877) 838-0380 or Apply Online Below!

Last updated : 2024-07-02