Averitt Hiring For CDL-A Dedicated Flatbed Truck Driver – Now Hiring at Fitzgerald, Georgia Full Time

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.
Competitive pay:
Average $1,730 a week/$90,000 per year
Starting pay .78 cpm
Average of 1,825 miles per week
Stop pay of $18 per stop
Average 20 stops per week
Average stop is 30 min
If tarping is required (inclement weather only), an additional $12 per stop = $30 per stop pay
Company sponsored per diem program
Off on weekends and home 1-2 nights during the week
Begin your route in Tifton, GA and deliver to customers in AL, GA, SC and TN
Hook to pre-loaded trailers to start the day
2-3 dispatches per week
Deliver building material dry wall, lumber, etc. to retail and non-retail locations (some palletized)
Will be pulling a mix of flatbed and curtain-side trailers
Strap each load, straps provided
Tarp in inclement weather only
If tarping is required, an additional $12 per stop = $30 per stop pay
Provided hard hats and vests must be worn when out of the truck on the property
Steel toe shoes required, driver will need to purchase
No touch freight, live unload

CDL-A Dedicated 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 $97.55/week for family plans and $37.35/week for individual plans effective after 30 days
Rider policy available for legally married spouses
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
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.
Drivers must live within a 100-mile radius
Must have 6 months’ verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the past 3 years
Must be 21 years of age or older
Drivers must have a Class A CDL
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