What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local cdl truck driver position at Averitt?
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.
Competitive pay :
Average is $1,595 per week / $82,940 per year
Start at $29 per hour
Reaching top pay of $31 per hour within 2 years
Guaranteed 40 hours per week but average 50 hours per week
Overtime paid at time and a half
Average 20 stops per week
Home daily
Monday - Friday / early Saturday morning, 6 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Hauling heavy equipment parts and supplies to other store locations
The route runs :
Start at Jackson, OH, driver load
Stop 1 : Parkersburg, OH, driver load
Stop 2 : Belle, WV, customer unload / load
Stop 3 : Nitro, WV, driver unload
Return to Jackson, OH for end of shift, driver unload
Newer equipment and trailers (dry van)
Will need to be forklift certified, will be required to load / unload freight at certain locations
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 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 : 2024-06-13
Salary : $82,940
