Knight Transportation

Dedicated Team Truck Driving | Lakeland, FL

Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Class A CDL with a minimum age of 21
  • 6+ months Class A driving experience in the last year or 1 year in the last 5 years
  • Clean driving record: no DUI in last 5-10 years depending on circumstances
  • Maximum of 1 preventable accident in the last 2 years and no major accidents in the past 5 years
  • Up to 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
  • Ability to pass DOT physical and drug tests

Responsibilities

  • Drive as part of a team on nationwide routes
  • Deliver freight with an average of 5,000 miles per week
  • Assist with round trip drop and hook freight operations
  • Adhere to safety regulations and company policies
  • Manage time effectively to minimize detention and layover periods

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits for employees and their families
  • 401k retirement plan with matching contributions and stock purchase options
  • Short and long term disability insurance programs
  • Life insurance options including basic, supplemental, and accidental death coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Paid time off after 90 days of service
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support
  • Opportunities for monthly safety and production bonuses
Full Job Description
Description

Job Details:
This dedicated account is for team drivers who already have their Class A CDL. This account is based out of Memphis, TN with routes that run nationwide, including some loads into Canada for those who have their passport. We are hiring immediately for this full-time position.
  • Team driving position
  • Top teams average $240,000 annually
  • $2,300/weekly average starting pay (per driver)
  • $0.81 CPM
  • $0.83 CPM for runs into Canada
  • Passport holders preferred
  • Detention and Layover Pay
  • Average 5,000 miles weekly per truck
  • Round Trip Drop and Hook Freight


Job Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Benefits for Employees and Family
  • 401k Retirement Plan With Matching, Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short & long term disability offered
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Accident insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Reimbursement Account. Paid Time Off - 3 days after 90 days of service
  • Employee Assistance Program


Job Perks
  • Monthly Safety & Production Bonus Available
  • Automatic Pay Increases
  • 27 Terminals Nationwide
  • 24/7 Roadside Support
  • Late Model Equipment
  • Rider and Pet Policy
  • All Trucks Equipped With Inverter
  • CDL School Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Showers Through Rewards Partners


Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Class A license
  • 6 months of Class A experience within the last year or 1 year of Class A experience within the last 5 years
  • No DUI within 5 years or 10 years if CDL holder at time of DUI
  • No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years, no major accident within 5 years
  • No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years
  • Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug tests

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