Freight and Logistics Services in Hickory, NC

• Be part of high-profile tours and productions
• Competitive pay with opportunities to earn more as you gain experience
• Steady work year-round with regional freight between tours
• Comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities

• Starting pay on tour: $1,800/week, with potential to earn up to $2,500/week as you take on more responsibility
• Regional freight between tours: $1,550/week average (mileage-based)

• Tour Season: March-October
  Tours run for weeks at a time; limited home time unless routes are near your domicile
• Off-Season: November-February
  Drivers typically run regional, no-touch freight to maintain steady income

• Haul staging, lighting, and production gear for major live events
• Assist with loading/unloading and secure equipment using straps and load bars
• Safely back into tight or unconventional venue locations
• Drive primarily at night to meet strict delivery windows

• Overnight driving is common to meet event deadlines
• Must complete full tour or production run once assigned
• Routes cover the U.S. and Canada (passport required; Averitt reimburses if needed)

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and hearing starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days
• Paid Time Off: Including 8 paid holidays
• Profit Sharing: Monthly deposits into your retirement account
• Per Diem Program: Company-sponsored
• Uniform Allotment: Keep you riding in style
• Referral Rewards: Cash bonuses for referrals
• Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt

• Average weekly pay: $1,550 (based on a typical 5-day schedule, paid by practical miles)
• Additional pay: stop pay, layover pay, breakdown pay, detention pay, hazmat load pay, and per diem
• No cap referral bonuses when you help grow the Averitt team

• Regional routes covering primarily South and Midwest
• 100% no-touch freight
• Modern tractors averaging 2.4 years old for a safe and comfortable driving experience
• Access to private parking, onsite fueling, truck washes, showers, and lounge areas at 80+ Averitt locations

• Most drivers run a 5-day schedule with weekly home time
• 96% of 5-day drivers are home by noon on Saturdays, averaging 48+ hours at home weekly

• Medical, dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage
• Starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family)
• Paid holidays after 30 days and paid time off after 90 days
• Profit sharing with monthly deposits into your retirement account
• Red Thinkin' Rewards program with opportunities to earn tablets, laptops, TVs, and vacations
• Rider policy for legally married spouses
• Personal conveyance policy for added flexibility
• Uniform allowance to keep you comfortable and professional

• Paid orientation and ongoing training
• Strong driver support from dispatch and leadership teams
• Opportunities to grow your career within Averitt
• Access to a scholarship program for associates and their dependents

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 Pay: $1,250 per week / $62,500 per year
• Starting Pay: $0.60 cpm (hub miles)
• Average of 2,500 miles per week
• Additional Pay: Breakdown, layover & detention pay when applicable
• Company-sponsored per diem program

• Home several times throughout the week

• Runs are from Newton, NC to Bowling Green, KY and Sanford, NC and back home every other day
• Average 3 stops per week
• Outbound loads from Newton are preloaded; inbound trailers are dropped for customer unloading
• No-touch, palletized freight
• Additional trips may be available for drivers who want extra miles

• Paid time off including 8 paid holidays
• Excellent 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 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
• PAID TRAINING! 4 months' verifiable experience in the past 3 years or 6 months' verifiable experience in the past 5 years or 5 years verifiable experience in the past 10 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