Touring Truck Driver for Concerts and Live Events

Become a Valued Member of Averitt's Elite Production and Event Trucking Team! Are you eager to elevate your CDL-A career? At Averitt, you'll be at the forefront of transporting gear for the most exciting concerts, live performances, and entertainment productions across North America. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in world-class events while enjoying competitive pay, reliable work, and outstanding benefits. Why Choose Averitt's On Tour Logistics Team? Be a vital player in high-profile tours and major productions. Enjoy competitive pay that increases as you gain experience and take on more responsibilities. Benefit from consistent year-round work with regional freight during off-tour times. Access a wide range of benefits and career advancement opportunities. Compensation and Schedule Details Touring Driver Pay: Starts at $1,800/week on tour, with potential earnings reaching up to $2,500/week as you take on more duties. Regional Freight Compensation: Average $1,475/week (mileage-based) during off-tour periods. Note: All drivers begin with 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-October – Tours can extend for weeks at a time, with limited home time unless routes are close to your base. Off-Season: November-February – Drivers typically operate regional, no-touch freight to ensure steady income. Your Key Responsibilities: Safely transport staging, lighting, and production equipment for significant live events. Assist with loading/unloading and securely fastening equipment. Navigate into tight or unconventional venues safely. Drive mainly at night to meet strict delivery schedules. Driver Highlights: Prepare for overnight driving to meet event deadlines. Commit to completing the entire tour or production run once assigned. Routes cover the U.S. and Canada (passport required; Averitt will reimburse if necessary). Benefits: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and hearing starting as low as $40.20/week (individual) and $105.90/week (family) after 30 days. Paid Time Off: Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year. Profit Sharing: Monthly contributions to your retirement account. Per Diem Program: Company-sponsored for additional support. Uniform Allotment: Maintain a professional appearance on the road. Referral Rewards: Receive cash bonuses for referring new drivers. Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement in local, regional, and leadership positions within Averitt. Are You Ready to Take Your Career on Tour? If you seek a CDL-A truck driving role that merges excitement with stability and the thrill of live entertainment, join Averitt's Production and Event team to elevate your career! CDL-A Touring Driver Requirements: A minimum of 30 days driving experience with Averitt is required before applying for a position in Production and Event operations. Must be 21 years of age or older. Hold a Class A CDL and be willing to obtain a Hazmat endorsement. Flatbed certification is required (training provided). A valid passport for Canada tours is necessary (Averitt will reimburse if needed). At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years. Entertainment/touring driving experience is preferred but not mandatory. No reckless driving convictions within the past 5 years. No DUI or DWI convictions within the last 5 years. No suspensions or revocations for moving violations in the last 5 years. No serious violations in the previous 12 months (such as committing serious traffic offenses in CMVs). No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years. No preventable DOT recordable accidents in the last 3 years. Essential Functions: Drive responsibly and prioritize safety. Handle trailer doors (46 lbs force requirement). Accurately count freight. Complete fuel tickets correctly. Hook/unhook trailer (90 lbs force requirement). Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections. Manage extensive travel, with the ability to sit upright for prolonged durations. Move freight as required (54 lbs force requirement). Maintain regular, reliable attendance. Enter/exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle safely. Access the rear of a trailer from ground level.

Created: 2026-03-10