CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver - DCB

Company: Averitt
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description" src="../../../ style="height:255px;width:600px;" /> 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: * $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified drivers through October 31, 2020! ($1,250 at 90 and 180 days) * Starting pay 47.5 cpm * Top pay 48.5 cpm reached after 90 days * Average 2,000 - 2,300 miles per week * Average $1,300 per week / $65,000 per year * Unloading pay is .125 per case which could average $125- $250 per load * Tub pick up is $15/ trailer (tub/ container that holds the small merchandise) * Company sponsored per diem program * Drivers will be home on weekends * Dispatches Sunday afternoon through Monday noon * Sunday dispatch= home on Friday; Monday dispatch= home Friday evening or Saturday morning * Drivers run to the Northeast (ME, RI, VA, PA, NY, NJ), Southeast (NC, SC, FL, GA), Southwest (TX, MO, AR, OK), and Midwest (IL, IN, OH, KY, MI, WI, KS, IA, MN) every week * Drivers run 2 different routes per week to these areas * Taking pre-loaded trailers in Lebanon, TN and delivering to Cracker Barrel stores (merchandise, not food) coast to coast * Merchandise for each store is divided by a bulkhead; freight is not all mixed together * Runs will vary weekly; bid on regional runs later; any backhauls will vary as well * Must setup ramp and two-wheel freight into the customers storeroom (most stops take 1+ hours to unload) * All drivers will ride with a Dedicated Averitt driver on this account for the 1st week to ensure a complete understanding of the customer's processes and procedures. This will be paid at a flat rate of $800 for the 1st week only * During slower months (January - July) if not needed on this account you will be expected to work at another supply chain site, this will allow you to continue getting weekly work * 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 * 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 * PAID TRAINING! Must have a minimum of 6 months' verifiable tractor trailer experience in the past 5 years 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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