CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver - DPF

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Job Description

Are you ready to take your driving career to the next level? Join Averitt as a full-time, Dedicated CDL-A Truck Driver and enjoy consistent miles, reliable pay, and great home time. We offer a unique opportunity where you'll know your routes, customers, and typical shipments, so you'll never be surprised by unexpected freight.

Why Choose Averitt?

Competitive Pay

Average $1,836 per week ($95,472 per year)
Start at: .60 cpm
$26 per stop (average 6-9 stops per week, lasting between 30 minutes-1 hour per stop)
Average 2,800 miles per week
Detention, breakdown and layover pay
Company sponsored per diem program

Home Time

Generally home on Fridays and out on Mondays
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
Will be required to reset while on the road, 34 hours
Dispatch is based on freight availability and location
Flexible home time- we'll do our best to accommodate your preferred time off and home days
Drivers can expect to log 70 hours in 8 days
Dispatches and start /delivery times are received the prior day and assigned to drivers

Truck Driving Duties:

Transport portable storage units to storage centers or hub facilities
Secure and strap down containers and storage units
Destination site personnel will unload & reload portable storage
Pick up and deliver across the 48 contiguous states (no NYC deliveries), may not deliver in all states but will travel through

Additional Perks:

This is an assigned sleeper position
$18 /hour while operating a forklift to seldom load and unload (training provided)

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits:

Paid time off including 8 paid holidays

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $38.25/week (individual) and $101.10/week (family) after 30 days

Rider policy for legally married spouses

Profit Sharing: Monthly direct deposits into your retirement account

Referral rewards: Cash bonuses for referrals

Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt

Ready to make a change? Apply Now to become a CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver with Averitt and start enjoying the benefits of a secure, rewarding career!

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
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.
Regular predictable attendance

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Location:: Houston
Job Type:: FullTime

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