CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver- DGR

Company: Averitt
Location: Elizabeth City
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Dedicated/supply chain 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.

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits:

* Competitive pay:
* Starting pay 46.5 cpm
* Top pay .48 cpm reached within 18 months
* Average of 1,900 miles per week
* Average $971 per week / $50,500 per year
* Stop and loading/unloading pay
* Average 4-5 stops @ $15/stop
* Stop times average 30 min- 1 hour each


* Company sponsored per diem program


* Weekly home time
* Generally home Thursday nights, off on Fridays and Saturdays, leaving out on Sundays (not guaranteed)
* Picking up preloaded trailers at the customer's location in Virginia Beach with possible backhauls
* Making deliveries along the East Coast to include (GA, CT, FL, MA, VA, PA, NC, SC, NY, IN, OH, NJ, TN, MD, RI, AL)
* NYC pay is $50 per run; only 1 to 2 times per month
* Driver required to move freight to the rear of the trailer using a hydraulic pallet jack
* Lumpers are available at some delivery locations. Otherwise, Customer is to move freight from rear of trailer to stockroom
* Regular dispatches
* Assigned safe, well maintained Volvos having automatic transmissions and APUs
* Paid time off including 8 paid holidays (after 90 days)
* Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $93.95/week for family plans and $36.95/week for individual plans
* Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability benefits
* Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with profit sharing that directs a portion of company profits 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 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.

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