What drives you?

No matter what type of driving you prefer, Averitt has an opportunity for you.

Regional Driving

Dedicated Driving

Local Driving

Hear From Our Drivers
 
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Prefer a career off the road?

Non-driving careers to support our driving force

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Benefits that go on for miles

Averitt is a premier carrier with top-notch perks

Top Pay

If you're looking for top pay packages, Averitt has what you're looking for, and then some.

Pay Packages

Top Benefits

We think we have the best team in the world, and we set up our benefits to show it.

Top Benefits

Top Equipment

Professional equipment with state-of-the-art safety tech for our driving force.

See the Fleet

Top Facilities

100+ safe, secure facilities in 21 states. Your home away from home.

Facility Network

Training for your Career

Need some guidance to step up to your future goals? We can help.

Students and Trainees
We offer several training programs custom-tailored to your experience level.
Student Training

> See our list of Approved Driving Schools

GI Bill Opportunities
Have post-9/11 GI Bill funds available? Averitt has great training benefits.
GI Bill Opportunities

Dock-To-Driver Training
Start on the dock and our experienced trainers will help you earn your CDL-A.
Dock-to-Driver

Promotion From Within
Averitt's current leaders started right where you are now. Get started today!
Promote From Within

Heading to Orientation? Interested to see what it will be like? Check it out.

Who is Averitt?

A 50-year company of professional, caring associates

The Averitt Story

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A career opportunity 50 years in the making. Through it all, Averitt has been growing and thriving. Here's why.

Averitt's 50 Year Story

Culture

Our culture of professionalism and giving is part of who we are on a deep level.

Our Culture

Over 20 Team

Nearly 15% of our teammates have found a home at Averitt for 20 years or longer. 

Over 20 Team

Averitt Giving

We believe in generously giving back to the communities we serve.

Averitt Giving

Uniforms

Setting the professional standard in the transportation industry. Red looks good on us!

Averitt Uniforms

Career Resources

Watch, read and learn about life at Averitt and on the road.

Life on the Road (BLOG)

Averitt's blog about Life on the Road, with tips and experiences from real team members.
Life on the Road

Videos

Check out our video library to hear from actual associates and drivers about their experiences at Averitt.
Video Library

Averitt News

News about new developments at Averitt, including services, facilities, policies and personnel.
Averitt News

Library

A library of documents and downloads that can help you as you research your future career.
View the Library

Online reviews: Click below to read real reviews from Averitt drivers and associates.

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Ready to get started?

We are! Let's get connected!

Call Us Now

Our staff of recruiters is available to call Monday-Saturday. Give us a call now!
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Live Chat Now

Chat now with our recruiter team to get the answers to your questions.
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Get Pre-Qualified

Answer a few quick questions to determine where you best fit at Averitt.
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Frequent Questions

Get the answers to our most frequent questions - or ask your own!
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Averitt Salutes You

Whether your last day serving was yesterday or a decade ago, you've earned the right to be at ease.

Averitt Salutes You

Whether you’re current or former military, there’s a place for you on the Averitt team.
Be At Ease

1200 by 2020

Averitt set and achieved our goal of hiring 1,200 veterans before the year 2020.
Learn more

Military Friendly

Averitt has been named as a Military Friendly Employer in an independent survey.
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GI Bill

Have post-9/11 GI Bill funds available? Averitt has great training benefits.
GI Bill Opportunities

Regional Drivers

It's time to get home more! You'll earn far more than "cents per mile" at Averitt!

 

Announcing Pay Increase for Regional Truckload and Flatbed Drivers

Regional truckload driving associates will now start at 50 cents per mile! Average $1,200 in 5 days, that's an average $62,400 per year!

Regional flatbed driving associates will now start at 52 cents per mile! Average $1,375 in 5 days, that's an average $71,500 per year!

Additional pay items that make up Averitt’s “More Than Cents Per Mile” package include minimum mile pay, per diem, layover, multi-stop and detention pay, plus additional amounts for assisting within Averitt’s LTL linehaul network.

>> For full details, click here.

See all Averitt Regional Truckload openings

Home Time

87% of our Regional drivers are home by noon on Saturdays.

Home every week! 34-48 hours at home (options to stay out longer if you'd like).

Coverage Area

25-state coverage, primarily South, Southwest and Midwest lanes.

Freight

100% NO-TOUCH freight!

50/50 drop & hook loads versus live loading/unloading.

Average Weekly Pay

Experienced CDL-A drivers earn an average pay of $1,200 in 5 days / $62,400 per year, plus additional benefits that mean you'll receive far more than cents per mile.

Personal Conveyance

Use your truck while off duty. Flexibility of one hour of off-duty driving per 24 hours.

Profit Sharing

A portion of Averitt's profits are given back to you as monthly direct deposits into your retirement account.
 

Regional Truckload Drivers

Regional truckload drivers explore the open road across 25 states, but they never have to sacrifice their right to home time every single week. Our professional drivers have set a new standard for shippers. Come be a part of the most service-oriented, professional driving team in the nation.

See all Averitt Regional Truckload openings

 

What's it like to be an Averitt Regional Driver?

 

 

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Transfers from regional to other driving positions in the past 3 years

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Current open driving positions throughout the Averitt network
 

More Than Cents Per Mile

With a tough job like truck driving, it takes more than cents per mile to make it all worth it and truly reward drivers. That’s where Averitt really shines by offering extras that other carriers just can’t match. Download this document to learn more about all the ways our experienced drivers at Averitt get paid.

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See all of the additional pay that adds up!

 

Ready to get started?

Our team is ready now to hear from you by phone or email. Click below to get started wearing red!

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See a Map of all Open Driving Positions at Averitt

When it comes to needing a good night’s rest on the road, you can safely park at many of our 100+ facilities, and even grab a shower and some time in the exercise room before you head back out.

And when you're enjoying home time, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your tractor and its contents are securely parked back at the service center.

See all Averitt Regional Truckload openings
 

Regional Truckload Driver Pay

  • Experienced CDL-A drivers average $1,200 in 5 days
  • All experienced CDL-A drivers will start at .50 cpm
  • Reaching .52 CPM at 1 year for drivers who have and maintain their HAZMAT endorsement
Hazmat endorsement is REQUIRED in order to stay at the higher rate of pay.
  • If less than six months' experience, please refer to our paid training programs
  • Minimum Mileage Pay
    • Loads less than 150 miles including empty move will be paid at 300 miles.
    • Loads between 151 miles and 425 miles including empty miles will be paid at 425 miles minimum
  • Mileage determined by the Rand McNally Practical Route Guide
Want to get rewards beyond cents per mile? We offer them. 
  • $100 stop pay (not to include origin or destination)
  • Breakdown ($20/hour; takes effect after two hours, not to exceed 10 hours in a 24-hour period)
  • Layover ($200 after a 24-hour period)
  • Detention ($20/hour after two hours for majority of customers)
  • Four-day paid orientation ($828) in Cookeville, TN with free lodging, transportation and meals
  • Up to $200 bonus when pulling LTL loads
  • Weekly direct payroll deposits
  • Company-sponsored per diem program
    • Adds an average of $80-$100 in tax savings to your paycheck each week

See all Averitt Regional Truckload openings

 

Additional Averitt Driver Benefits

In addition to your pay per mile, these driver benefits add up to one of the best packages in the industry!

Give us a call at 888-283-7488 (888-AVERITT) and let's talk about opportunities in your area!

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Personal Conveyance

Allows you to use your truck while off duty. Get more flexibility with up to 1 hour of off-duty driving in a 24 hour period.

 

Per Diem Program

Averitt offers a company-sponsored per diem program. This is a great benefit to our driving force, allowing our drivers to take advantage of tax savings and putting more money into their pockets every week!

Learn About Per Diem

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Private Facebook group

Our community of associates are active on social media to support each other, answer questions and offer advice. 

 

Driver Support Specialists

A team that regularly reaches out to driving associates to make sure all is well or help resolve any issues.

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Driver Advisory Council

Through this council leadership has a more direct view of driver issues so they can address them quickly.

 

Profit-sharing program

A portion of Averitt's profits are given back to you as monthly direct deposits into your retirement account.

Red Thinkin Rewards
 

Red Thinkin' Rewards

Points based program where you can earn gifts, prizes, vacations and more.

 

Uniform Allotment

1st set of uniforms are provided at orientation. Eligible associates also receive an annual allotment on Jan.1 of the calendar year after they have been hired.


Benefits that go on for miles

Averitt is a premier carrier with top-notch perks

Top Benefits

We think we have the best team in the world, and we set up our benefits to show it.

Top Benefits

Top Equipment

Professional equipment with state-of-the-art safety tech for our driving force.

See the Fleet

Top Facilities

100+ safe, secure facilities in 21 states. Your home away from home.

Facility Network

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Fleet managers that help you succeed

We know how the old saying goes: "My dispatcher knows nothing about driving a truck." Well, we’re breaking that mindset – our fleet managers join drivers on the road regularly.

Our team wants to experience everything you experience out on the open road. Plus, it’s a great time to get to know one another and create a healthy working relationship.

See how Averitt drivers and fleet managers work together (VIDEO)

 

Let's Get Started!


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Our team is available by phone at 1-888-AVERITT (1-888-283-7488) Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central time. Give us a call now!

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