CDL-A Dedicated Local Flatbed Truck Driver

Company: Averitt
Location: Kernersville
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

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



Dedicated 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 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 $1,350 a week/$70,200 yearly
• Starting pay .48 cpm
• Yearly increase on contract anniversary
• Average 1,900 miles per week
• Stop pay of $15 per stop
• Average 30 stops per week
• Average stop is 30 min.
• Detention and breakdown pay (if necessary)
• Home daily
• Monday-Friday
• Average 10-12 hours per day
• Start time varies between 12 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., depends on where the load is going for that day
• Finish between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• NO WEEKEND WORK!
• Run will go from any direction from Greensboro, NC up to 300 miles one-way radius to deliver product, sometimes will pick up inbound product
• Will hook to pre-loaded trailers to start the day
• Deliver building material dry wall, lumber, etc. to retail and non-retail locations (some palletized)
• No touch freight, live unload
• Strap each load, straps provided
• Tarp in inclement weather only
• If tarping is required, an additional $10 per stop
• Provided hard hats and vests must always be worn when out of the truck on property
• Steel toe shoes required, driver will need to purchase 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
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability benefits
  • Profit Sharing plan allowsyou 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.
    • 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 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:
      • Load freight -lift requirement: 80 lbs
      • Unload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbs
      • Move freight - force requirement: 54 lbs
      • Lift and move side kits -lift requirements: 46 lbs
      • Lift tarp - lift requirement: 110 lbs
      • Apply and remove tarp(s) on load
      • 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
        
        
        Call us at (877) 838-0380 or Apply Online Below!

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