CDL-A Dedicated Local Flatbed Truck Driver

Company: Averitt Express, Inc.
Location: Covington
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Job Description:

Call (877) 294-3233 or Apply Online Below




Dedicated 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.

• Home daily
• Shifts are consistent; start at 5 a.m. and finish between 3:30-6:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday
• NO WEEKEND WORK!
• Competitive pay:
• Average $1,410 per week/$73,320 annually
• Starting pay .60 cpm
• .01 cpm increase each year
• Average of 1,850 miles per week, with a guaranteed minimum of 1,750 miles per week
• Stop pay
• Applies after the first stop
• $20 per stop (non-tarp), $30 per stop (when tarping)
• Average 15 stops per week
• Detention, breakdown and layover pay (if necessary)
• Begin at customer's location in Erlanger, KY and deliver to customers in KY and OH
• This position is a flatbed position
• Driver will unstrap the load and the customer will unload the freight
• Driver is not involved in unloading other than making sure the correct product is unloaded
• Deliver building material dry wall, lumber, etc. to retail and non-retail locations (some palletized)
• Provided hard hats and vests must always be worn when out of the truck on property
• Steel toe shoes required, driver will need to purchase CDL-A Dedicated Local Flatbed Truck Driver Benefits:
  • Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
  • Excellent insurance coverage that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision and hearing starting as low as $94.55/week for family plans and $36.45/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
  • Profit 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 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 Local 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.
    • Must live within a 50-mile radius
    • Must have 6 months' verifiable tractor-trailer experience in 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 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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