CDL-A Dedicated Local Flatbed Truck Driver

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Job Description :

As a dedicated local driver, you'll benefit from consistent customers and predictable routes. With a clear understanding of your weekly miles, you'll always know what to expect in your paycheck. And since you'll be familiar with your customers and their typical freight loads, you won't face any surprises or delays.

Competitive Pay

Average $1,250 a week / $65,000 yearly

Starting pay : $0.50 cpm

Annual pay increase on your contract anniversary

Average miles per week : 1,500

Stop pay : $15 per stop (average 30 stops per week, each stop averaging 30 minutes)

Additional pay : Detention and breakdown pay available if necessary

Great Schedule - NO WEEKENDS!

Home daily

Monday to Friday workweek with no weekend work

Average workday : 10-12 hours

Start time : between 2 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 30 a.m. (base on dispatch and first stop location)

Finish time : between 3 : 30 p.m. and 5 : 00 p.m.

Dispatch sent daily around 5 : 00 p.m. for the next day's load

Loads ready by 2 : 00 a.m. daily

Must arrive at first stop by 7 : 30-8 : 00 a.m.

Frequent and Predictable Routes

Deliver within a 300-mile radius from Greensboro, NC.

Haul building materials such as drywall, lumber, etc., to both retail and non-retail locations (some palletized)

Routes may have 1-12 stops per day depending on distance

Some days include picking up inbound product

Equipment and Load Types

• Pulling 53' trailers

Flatbed, Curtainside, or Conestoga

Pre-loaded trailers - start your day with trailers ready to go

No touch freight : only live unloads

Strapping required for each load (straps provided)

Tarping only in inclement weather or when rain is in the forecast and product cannot get wet (additional $10 per stop if required)

Equipment and Safety

Hard hats and vests provided (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 timeoff 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

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 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 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

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