Averitt
Dedicated Flatbed Truck Driver - CDL-A
Averitt - Irmo, South Carolina, United States, 29063
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Join Our Team as a Dedicated Flatbed Truck Driver!
As a dedicated driver, you’ll enjoy the stability and predictability that comes from working with consistent customers. This position allows you to anticipate your weekly mileage and hours, giving you a clearer picture of your earnings. Familiarity with your customers and their typical freight loads means you can focus on driving without unexpected delays.
Competitive Pay:
Average earnings of $1,400 per week or $72,800 per year Starting pay of $0.58 per mile Average 2,000 miles driven each week Stop pay of $27 per stop, typically 10-15 stops each week Additional pay for breakdowns, detention, and layovers Company-sponsored per diem program
Home Time:
Enjoy weekly home time, with potential for mid-week breaks. Work schedule typically Monday through Friday, with occasional Sunday departures. Your primary responsibility will involve transporting aluminum and plastic extrusions, among other building products, using curtainside flatbeds or vans. Coverage Area:
Your routes will include states such as South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio, and Virginia. No tarping required, and all necessary securement straps will be provided to ensure safe transport of cargo. Benefits: Paid time off including 8 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and hearing, starting as low as $101.10 per week for family plans and $38.25 per week for individual plans after 30 days. Rider policy available for legally married spouses. Become part of our Profit Sharing plan, with a portion of the company’s profits returned to you as monthly deposits into your retirement account. Referral bonuses available for successful candidate recommendations. Averitt offers various driving jobs including local, dedicated, and regional positions, with opportunities for career advancement into operations and leadership roles. Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be a Dedicated Flatbed 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. Qualifications: Must reside within a 100-mile radius. 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years. Must be 21 years of age or older. Valid Class A CDL is required. No reckless driving convictions within the last 5 years. No DUI convictions within the last 5 years. No suspensions or revocations in the last 5 years. No serious violations in the previous 12 months. No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years. No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the last 3 years. Essential Functions: Load and unload freight with a lifting requirement of up to 80 lbs. Move freight with a force requirement of 54 lbs. Open and close trailer doors with a force requirement of 46 lbs. Count freight accurately and complete necessary fuel tickets. Obtain sales leads as needed. Hook and unhook trailers (Class A only) with a force requirement of 90 lbs. Perform pre-trip inspections and drive safely. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Enter and exit a commercial motor vehicle safely. Access the rear of the trailer from ground level.
Average earnings of $1,400 per week or $72,800 per year Starting pay of $0.58 per mile Average 2,000 miles driven each week Stop pay of $27 per stop, typically 10-15 stops each week Additional pay for breakdowns, detention, and layovers Company-sponsored per diem program
Home Time:
Enjoy weekly home time, with potential for mid-week breaks. Work schedule typically Monday through Friday, with occasional Sunday departures. Your primary responsibility will involve transporting aluminum and plastic extrusions, among other building products, using curtainside flatbeds or vans. Coverage Area:
Your routes will include states such as South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio, and Virginia. No tarping required, and all necessary securement straps will be provided to ensure safe transport of cargo. Benefits: Paid time off including 8 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and hearing, starting as low as $101.10 per week for family plans and $38.25 per week for individual plans after 30 days. Rider policy available for legally married spouses. Become part of our Profit Sharing plan, with a portion of the company’s profits returned to you as monthly deposits into your retirement account. Referral bonuses available for successful candidate recommendations. Averitt offers various driving jobs including local, dedicated, and regional positions, with opportunities for career advancement into operations and leadership roles. Ready to make a change? APPLY NOW to be a Dedicated Flatbed 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. Qualifications: Must reside within a 100-mile radius. 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the last 3 years. Must be 21 years of age or older. Valid Class A CDL is required. No reckless driving convictions within the last 5 years. No DUI convictions within the last 5 years. No suspensions or revocations in the last 5 years. No serious violations in the previous 12 months. No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years. No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the last 3 years. Essential Functions: Load and unload freight with a lifting requirement of up to 80 lbs. Move freight with a force requirement of 54 lbs. Open and close trailer doors with a force requirement of 46 lbs. Count freight accurately and complete necessary fuel tickets. Obtain sales leads as needed. Hook and unhook trailers (Class A only) with a force requirement of 90 lbs. Perform pre-trip inspections and drive safely. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Enter and exit a commercial motor vehicle safely. Access the rear of the trailer from ground level.