Job Details

Join Averitt's Elite Production and Event Trucking Team!

Are you ready to take your CDL-A career to the next level? Join Averitt's Production and Event trucking team, where you'll haul gear for major concerts, live shows, and entertainment productions across North America. This is your chance to be an integral part of world-class events while enjoying competitive pay, steady work, and exceptional benefits.

Why Choose Averitt's On Tour Logistics Team?

• Participate in high-profile tours and productions
• Enjoy competitive pay with opportunities to increase your earnings as you gain experience
• Steady year-round work with regional freight in between tours
• Access comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities

Pay & Schedule

• Touring Driver Pay: Start at $1,800/week on tour, with potential earnings up to $2,500/week as you take on more responsibilities.
• Regional Freight Pay: Average $1,475/week (mileage-based) between tours.

Important: All drivers begin in Averitt's regional division for the first 30 days (mileage-based pay). Transition to touring assignments and salary-based pay occurs after transfer approval.

• Touring Driver Schedule:
• Tour Season: March to October - Tours last several weeks; limited home time unless routes are near your area.
• Off-Season: November to February - Drivers typically run regional, no-touch freight for consistent income.

Your Responsibilities

• Transport staging, lighting, and production equipment for major live events.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and securing equipment using straps and load bars.
• Navigate tight or unconventional venue locations safely.
• Drive mainly during the night to meet strict delivery deadlines.

Driver Highlights

• Overnight driving is common to meet event schedules.
• Commit to complete the entire tour or production run once assigned.
• Routes span the U.S. and Canada (passport required; Averitt will reimburse if needed).

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and hearing starting at just $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days.
• Paid Time Off: Including 8 paid holidays.
• Profit Sharing: Monthly contributions to your retirement account.
• Per Diem Program: Sponsored by the company.
• Uniform Allotment: To keep you looking sharp.
• Referral Rewards: Cash bonuses for successful referrals.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for local, regional, and leadership roles within Averitt.

Ready to Take Your Career on Tour?

If you're looking for a CDL-A truck driving opportunity that combines adventure, stability, and the thrill of live entertainment, apply now to join Averitt's Production and Event team and bring your career to the center stage!

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Averitt Express is an equal opportunity 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.

CDL-A Touring Driver Requirements

• Minimum 30 days of driving experience with Averitt before considering a position in Production and Event operations.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Class A CDL with willingness to obtain Hazmat endorsement.
• Flatbed certification required (training provided).
• Valid passport for Canada tours (Averitt reimburses if needed).
• 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years.
• Entertainment/touring driving experience is preferred but not required.
• No convictions for reckless driving within the last 5 years.
• No convictions for DUI or DWI in the past 5 years.
• No suspensions or revocations for moving violations within the last 5 years.
• No serious violations within the previous 12 months.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents in the past 3 years.

Essential Functions

• Drive.
• Open/close trailer doors (force requirement: 46 lbs).
• Count freight.
• Complete fuel tickets.
• Hook/unhook trailer (force requirement: 90 lbs).
• Conduct pre-trip inspections.
• Ability to travel extensively and sit upright for long periods.
• Move freight (force requirement: 54 lbs).
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Enter/exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
• Enter/exit the rear of a trailer from ground level.