CDL-A Local Truck Driver

Job DescriptionCDL-A Local Truck Drivers with Averitt are the champions of the local area, earning the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with the customers they serve. As a local driver, you'll enjoy in-cab technology that makes communicating with dispatch and navigating routes a seamless process. If it's daily home time you're looking for, then becoming a local driver for Averitt is an ideal position for you!CDL-A Local Truck Driver Benefits:Competitive hourly pay based on experienceDaily home timePaid time off including 8 paid holidaysExcellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $105.90/week for family plans and $40.20/week for individual plans effective after 30 daysCompany-paid life insurance and short-term disability benefitsProfit 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 accountReferral rewards - cash bonuses for referralsAveritt'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.From working with top-notch colleagues and learning new skills, to teaming up with people who take pride in their jobs (and yours) - once you get a taste of the Averitt culture, you'll want in for the long haul. In fact, over 22% of our associates have been with us for more than 20 years.Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be an Averitt CDL-A Local 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.Job Requirements21 years of ageMinimum 4 months (1 year preferred) of tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 yearsDrivers must have Class A CDLHazmat and tanker endorsements preferred; must be willing to obtain endorsementsNo convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 yearsNo convictions for DUI within the past 5 yearsNo suspensions or revocations within the past 5 yearsNo serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality)No more than 3 moving violations with the past 3 yearsNo Preventable DOT Recordable accidents within the past 3 yearsNo more than 3 Preventable NON-DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 yearsEssential functionsLoad freight - lift requirement: 80 lbsUnload freight - lift requirement: 80 lbsMove freight - force requirement: 54 lbsOpen/close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbsEnter/Exit a Commercial Motor VehicleEnter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground levelCount freightComplete bill of ladingComplete fuel ticketsObtain sales leadsSecure extra shipmentsHook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbsComplete delivery receiptPerform pre-trip inspectionsDriveRegular predictable attendanceOperate forkliftFuel trucks