--- title: CDL A Touring Truck Driver Concert & Live Event Freight description: Averitt is hiring for the CDL A Touring Truck Driver Concert & Live Event Freight role in Kingsport, TN. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cdl-a-touring-truck-driver-concert-and-live-event-freight-at-averitt-01a0ed8c-3063-702b-8b75-233d0dafc489 date: 2026-11-15T07:15:11Z og_description: Join Averitt as CDL A Touring Truck Driver Concert & Live Event Freight in Kingsport, TN. Pays $1.8K per week. Per-diem role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ij4by0.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Averitt | | **Location** | Houston, TX | | **Salary** | $1.8K/wk | | **Type** | 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 $63,000 – $95,000 a year (median $72,000). ## Description Take your CDL-A career center stage with Averitt's elite Production and Event trucking team! Haul gear for major concerts, live shows, and entertainment productions across North America. This is your chance to be part of the action behind world-class events while enjoying competitive pay, steady work, and outstanding benefits. Why Drive for Averitt's On Tour Logistics Team? - 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 Pay & Schedule Touring Driver Pay: - 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) Important: All drivers start in Averitt's regional division for the first 30 days (mileage-based pay). Touring assignments and salary-based pay begin after transfer approval. Touring Driver Schedule: - 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 What You'll Do - 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 Driver Highlights - 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) Benefits - 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 Ready to Take Your Career on Tour? Looking for a CDL-A truck driving job that combines adventure, stability, and the excitement of live entertainment? Apply now to join Averitt's Production and Event team and bring your career center stage! CDL-A Touring Truck Driver | Live Event Truck Driver | Concert Freight Driver | Production Truck Driver | OTR CDL-A 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 be 21 years of age or older - Must have 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years, to include 6 months of entertainment driving experience - Must have a Class A CDL and be willing to obtain a hazmat endorsement - Must be willing to complete flatbed certification - 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 last 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: - Drive - Open/close trailer door - force requirement: 46 lbs - Count freight - Complete fuel tickets - Hook/unhook trailer - force requirement: 90 lbs - Perform pre-trip inspections - Extensive travel - ability to sit upright for extended periods of time - Move freight - force requirement: 54 lbs - Regular predictable attendance - Enter/exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle - Enter/exit the rear of a trailer from ground level ## Skills - Loading and Unloading - Live Events - Lathe Operation - Automotive Suspension Repair - Flatbed Trucking - Commercial Driver's License - Hazardous Materials Endorsement - Pre-Trip Inspection - Driving - Highways ## Benefits - Professional Development - 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 - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234057 jobs - [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52128 jobs - [Houston, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/houston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27849 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234057 jobs - [Freight and Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/transportation-and-logistics/freight-and-logistics?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52128 jobs - [Houston, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas/houston?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27849 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)