CDL-A Dedicated Local Truck Driver

Company: Averitt
Location: Meridian
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

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



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 $1,400 per week/$72,800 per year
• Starting pay is .56 cpm
• Average of 2,500 miles per week
• Stop and loading/unloading pay
• Average 5 - 7 stops per week @ $25 per stop
• $25 load/unload pay
• Monday - Saturday; with varying start/end times
• Most routes will be local deliveries and will be home daily; there will be a few routes that require a HOS break in the tractor
• Saturdays are mandatory
• Deliver portable storage units from the Averitt service center in Meridian to our customer's several storage facilities (19+)
• Coverage area of MS, AL, GA, TN and LA
• Receive forklift training, as loading of the portable storage units may be necessary
• After that it's just strapping, un-strapping and driving until your day is complete 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 $101.10/week for family plans and $38.25/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. Pay Range: - , General Benefits:
    • Must live within a 75-mile radius
    • Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within 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 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 of 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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