--- title: CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver at Averitt description: Averitt is hiring for the CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver role in Cookeville, TN. Pays $87.1K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cdl-a-dedicated-truck-driver-at-averitt-01a1124a-1197-796c-8315-ef84697d7f05 date: 2026-11-15T21:18:21Z og_description: Join Averitt as CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver in Cookeville, TN. Pays $87.1K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/clbx4r.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Averitt | | **Location** | Clarksville, TN | | **Salary** | $87.1K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time, Per Diem | | **Posted** | Nov 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Averitt. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Averitt. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $67,000 – $68,000 a year (median $67,000). ## Description Averitt is hiring CDL-A drivers immediately for our dedicated Cracker Barrel account. If you're looking for a steady, full-time job with consistent routes, excellent pay, and a supportive work environment, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Enjoy predictable miles and reliable hours, all while having time to plan your life around your schedule! Why Join Averitt's Cracker Barrel Account? Competitive Pay: - Average $1,675 per week / $87,100 per year - Starting pay: $0.63 cpm - Average 2,500 miles per week Additional Earnings: - Stop pay: $25 per stop (average 4 stops per week) - Detention, breakdown, and layover pay when applicable - Company sponsored per diem program Work Schedule: - Home weekly: Sunday-Friday - Day shift, working average 55-65 hours per week - Schedule will vary depending on assignment * First leg will be assigned the Friday before * Second leg plan is typically assigned the Monday of the current week Job Details: - Multi-purpose role within the Cracker Barrel Fleet - Will handle a wide range of duties including shuttles between Averitt service centers, non-contract business and will be utilized by other dedicated sites - Drive a sleeper cab - 100% no-touch freight! Job Requirements: - Class A CDL required - Adaptability: Must be comfortable working with different types of freight and customers - Flexibility: Occasionally assist with other Averitt operations to keep you on the road and working CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Benefits: - Paid time off including 8 paid holidays - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days - Rider policy for legally married spouses - Profit Sharing: Monthly direct deposits into your retirement account - Referral rewards: Cash bonuses for referrals - Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt 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. Pay Range: - , General Benefits: - Must live within a 100-mile radius - Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years - Must be 21 years of age or older - Drivers must have Class A CDL - No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years - No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years - No suspensions or revocations within the last 5 years - No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offense committed in a CMV in connection with fatality) - No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years - No preventable DOT recordable accidents within the past 3 years Essential functions: - Open/Close Trailer Doors - force requirement: 46 lbs - Count freight - Complete fuel tickets - Obtain sales leads - Hook/Unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs (Class A Only) - Perform pre-trip inspections - Drive - Regular predictable attendance - Enter/Exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle - Enter/Exit the rear of a trailer from ground level ## Skills - Automotive Suspension Repair - Commercial Driver's License - Pre-Trip Inspection - CDL Class a - IBM Rational DOORS - Flexibility - Adaptability - Sales ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [Logistics & Transportation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Truck & Bus Driving jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/truck-and-bus-driving?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [CDL Driver jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/logistics-and-transportation/truck-and-bus-driving/cdl-driver?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57504 jobs - [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 51998 jobs - [Clarksville, TN](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee/clarksville?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1137 jobs ## Related pages - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57504 jobs - [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 51998 jobs - [Clarksville, TN](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee/clarksville?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1137 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)