Frequently Asked Questions

A Career Like No Other

• Are you hiring in my area?

  Available positions at Averitt change on a daily basis! We hire in the following states: Alabama (AL), Arkansas (AR), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Missouri (MO), Mississippi (MS), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Virginia (VA), and Wisconsin (WI). 

  To see currently open positions at Averitt, click here. 
   
  Check back often as available positions can change frequently!

• What is the status of my application?

  Thank you for applying! Your application is good for 90 days. If we need additional information, someone will be in touch with you. Feel free to give us a call to check in at this number: 888-AVERITT (888-283-7488) Monday - Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm CST.

• How can I get in touch with a recruiter?

  If you'd like to get in touch with a recruiter, you can call 888-AVERITT (888-283-7488), email us at recruiting@averittexpress.com, or live chat with us.

  Call 888-AVERITT
  Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm CST

  Email us

  Live chat with us

• Can I get training to receive my CDL-A?

  We do not have a CDL school, so you must have your CDL-A in order to drive with Averitt. 

  However, we offer a Dock-to-Driver Training Program, where you can join Averitt as a dock associate and work with our driver trainers to learn the skills needed to earn a CDL-A while working on the dock. Learn more about our Dock-to-Driver Training Program here.

• What are the different driving roles at Averitt?

  Whether your preference is regional, dedicated, local, shuttle, sleeper shuttle, yard switching, or team driving, Averitt has a driving career path customized for you.

• How much do Averitt drivers make?

  Our drivers pay scales depending on the type of driving role they are in and the location in which they are domiciled. For example, regional and dedicated drivers are paid a specific rate by the mile, and their weekly pay is calculated by multiplying “rate per mile” x “number of miles driven.” Other pay items include minimum miles, stop pay, and detention.  In addition to mileage pay, we also offer per diem and additional benefits that make driving for us one of the most competitive in the marketplace! Our city, shuttle, sleeper shuttle, and some dedicated drivers are paid hourly and varies from location to location and dedicated account.  All of our positions, whether driving or non-driving, are paid weekly. For more details about the breakdown of driver pay, read more here.

• What training opportunities are there at Averitt?

  We offer a Dock-to-Driver Training Program where you can work on the dock while learning the skills to become a CDL-A driver from our trained associates. Learn more on our Dock-to-Driver program page.

  Additionally, we have Leadership Development Program and Part-Time Internships in many of our non-driving departments.

• What should I be expecting in orientation?

  Most of our orientation is conducted online with some being completed at the nearest Averitt location or site. Once selected to join our team, you'll be contacted by an Averitt onboarding specialist to help you complete the orientation process. You can learn all about Averitt orientation by clicking here. You will be paid for the time you spend in orientation!

• When will I be home driving for Averitt?

  Local, shuttle, and some dedicated drivers are home daily.

  Regional and dedicated are home weekly, with 93% home by noon on Saturdays. 

  Team shuttle and sleeper shuttle associates get home weekly.

• Can I have a beard at Averitt?

  Yes, you can! 

  Drivers, dock associates, mechanics, leadership, administrators, and corporate associates can have evenly cut, well-groomed full beards, goatees, and mustaches that are closely shaped to the face – no more than ½ inch (12 mm). 

• Do you have a pet policy?

  For safety reasons, we do not allow pets in trucks.

• Do you have a rider policy?

  Your legal spouse can join you on the road.

• What are your insurance costs?

  Averitt offers family and individual BlueCross BlueShield medical coverage with two choices – PPO or high-deductible health plan, dental, vision, prescription, and hearing benefits package ALL starting as low as:

  • $37.35 per week for single coverage
  • $97.55 per week for family

   

• How do I apply for a driving position with Averitt?

  You can apply through our website, or you can call a recruiter at 888-AVERITT (888-283-7488) Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm CST.

  See Open Positions Online

  Call an Averitt Recruiter

• Do you run all 48 states?

  Averitt has a 16-state footprint in the following regional runs: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD (only the West and Midsouth side of the state), PA (only the Southeast side of the state), SC, TN, TX (only as far West as I-35), VA, WI (only the Southside of the state), and WV.  Some dedicated accounts cover all 48 states.

• Do you go to NYC?

  Our regional drivers do not go to NYC, but some dedicated positions do run into NYC.

• Do you go to Canada?

  Our Production and Event drivers and some dedicated positions may have to go into Canada occasionally.

• Do you go to Mexico?

  No, we do not have runs to Mexico.

• Are Averitt trucks manual or automatic transmission?

  Our fleet is 100% automatic.

• What qualifications do you need besides a Class A CDL?

  Candidates applying for regional routes will need 1 year of driving experience including 6 months of OTR experience in the past three years.  You will also have to be willing to obtain your hazmat if you do not already possess it. 

  Local positions will be looking for 1 year of driving experience as well but may be able to take applicants with only 4 months of experience.  Applicants will also have to be willing to obtain hazmat and tanker endorsement if not already possessed.   

• Do you hire owner-operators or offer a lease purchase program?

  We will hire drivers who have experience as owner-operators, but we do not have any owner-operator positions.  Instead, these drivers will be hired as Averitt associates and will operate Averitt equipment.

• How can I find out if something on my record will disqualify me?

  The best way to find out is to complete an application.  Please outline all the details on your application for us to review.  You can also call 888-AVERITT and speak to a recruiter for more information.

• Do you have administrative or leadership positions available?

  We do have administrative and leadership positions available throughout our network. For more information on open positions for these job classifications, see the links below:

  Learn About Administrative Openings

  Learn About Leadership Openings

• What non-driving positions do you offer?

  We hire in a variety of non-driving positions including dock associates, warehouse associates, and diesel mechanics. Administrative positions include customer service specialist, administrative processor positions, IT positions, and security positions.  
   
  Any non-driving or administrative position will be posted on our careers website just like driving positions.  See our open non-driving positions here. 

  Learn more about our diesel mechanics positions. 

  Learn more about our dock and warehouse positions. 

  Learn more about administrative and corporate positions.