Averitt Express

LTL, regional & dedicated · Southeast and South Central (HQ Cookeville, TN)

Typical pay

$60k–95k/yr

Hourly for local/LTL, mileage for regional. Estimate from job listings.

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Worker: Employee (W-2)
Vehicle: Company truck
License: CDL Class A
Min. age: 21+
Schedule: Full-time
Home time: Many jobs home daily or weekly
Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k), profit sharing
Paid: Weekly
Tips: No
You cover: Nothing
Upfront: $0; paid training

Requirements to drive for Averitt Express

Age 21+
Class A CDL
Some recent tractor-trailer experience

Experience needed

Paid finishing program for drivers with 1–11 months of experience

Pros

Paid training for low-experience drivers
Strong home time

Cons

Regional footprint

Who it suits best

Newer drivers in the South who want home time

Figures are typical reported ranges in U.S. dollars, reviewed September 2026. Pay and requirements change often and vary by location. Confirm with Averitt Express before applying. The Apply button may be an affiliate link.

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