- USDOT
- 241894
- Carrier Type
- Ltl
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 2,200
- Drivers
- 2,600
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 1415 Neal St, Cookeville, TN 38501
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:38:19.268190+00:00)
Averitt Express Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
2,200
Power units
2,600
Drivers
241894
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Averitt Express: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:38:19.404325+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTL Line-Haul Driver | A | 12 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| Dedicated Company Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| Regional Company Driver | A | 3 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
LTL Line-Haul Driver — required endorsements: T. Preferred: H.
Where Averitt Express hires
20 states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
Priority metros: Cookeville, TN, Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX
Source: Carrier careers page (verified 2026-04-21)
Averitt Express pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.6–$0.76 per mile
- Detention: Dispatch-based detention
- Layover: Layover per dispatch
Bonuses: safety: True, referral: True, longevity: True
Source: Averitt Express recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Averitt Express
- Start application: Averitt Express driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- LTL vs TL preference?
- MVR / DAC?
- Home-time preference?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Averitt Express's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Averitt Express on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:38:19.404308+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Averitt Express pay CDL drivers?
- Averitt Express advertises company-driver pay of $0.60–$0.76 per mile. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:19.404325+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for Averitt Express?
- For the LTL Line-Haul Driver track, Averitt Express lists CDL Class A; 12 months experience; minimum age 21; endorsements T. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:19.404325+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Averitt Express hire CDL drivers?
- Averitt Express lists active hiring in AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:19.404325+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Averitt Express?
- Apply through Averitt Express's official driver portal at https://www.averittcareers.com/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:38:19.404325+00:00.
- What is Averitt Express's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Averitt Express operates 2,200 power units and 2,600 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:38:19.404325+00:00.
