Averitt Express Jobs for No Experience / Student Drivers

No Experience / Student Driving at Averitt Express

Averitt Express is a privately held carrier offering LTL, truckload, dedicated, and international services across the Southeast, Midwest, and beyond. Headquartered in Cookeville, TN, Averitt is consistently recognized as one of the best employers in the trucking industry with strong driver satisfaction scores and a family-oriented culture.

You are either fresh out of CDL school, currently in a training program, or considering a career change into trucking. Many mega-carriers offer paid training programs that require no prior experience. This is the starting point for most professional truck drivers.

Divisions Available

Benefits

• ✓ Health, dental, and vision insurance
• ✓ 401(k) with company match
• ✓ Profit sharing
• ✓ Paid time off and holidays
• ✓ Dock-to-driver career path

Tips for No Experience / Student Drivers

• 💡 Apply to carrier-sponsored CDL training programs from companies like CRST, Swift, or Werner — they cover tuition costs in exchange for a 1-year driving commitment.
• 💡 Get your CDL permit before applying to maximize your options. Study the CDL manual and practice at a local driving school if possible.
• 💡 Be prepared for 4-8 weeks of OTR training with a mentor driver before going solo. Use this time to learn real-world skills like backing, trip planning, and log management.
• 💡 Avoid lease-purchase agreements as a new driver — the financial terms heavily favor the carrier and many new drivers end up losing money.

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