Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Lakeville, MN

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About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a Line Haul Driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside the service center’s geographic area. Drivers sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations. The role typically has a five-day workweek, with drivers home most nights, though drivers must be available for around-the-clock trips and may be away from home for extended periods. The posting states average annual pay of $107,000 and offers tuition reimbursement for recent trucking school graduates.

Drivers must operate safely and in accordance with DOT regulations, inspect and maintain vehicles, secure and distribute freight appropriately, and use a tablet or phone to record delivery information and navigate. They unload freight at delivery locations using a hand truck. The position involves extensive physical activity, including loading and unloading freight, operating vehicle equipment, and working in varied weather, lighting, and noise conditions. Work days are Monday through Friday and the listed shift is evening; schedules may change with business needs.

This is a full-time role with benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage; disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) with company match and potential additional discretionary match; life insurance; wellness programming; paid time off and holidays; tuition reimbursement; training and career advancement opportunities; and bonus eligibility.

Requirements

• Read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Have 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, or be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school acceptable to Old Dominion, or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion truck driver training program (ODTDT 8/88).
• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements.
• Have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
• Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Be able to operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
• Be available for around-the-clock trips and able to be away from home for extended periods.
• Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards.
• Pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
• Satisfactorily pass orientation and training program instructions provided by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Meet the physical demands of driving and freight handling, including sitting alert while driving for up to 11 aggregate hours; loading and unloading freight; pushing, pulling, carrying, and securing freight; climbing into and out of the cab; and operating vehicle controls and equipment.
• Be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Meet attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely over long distances between service centers and customer locations or work sites.
• Comply with DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, vehicle inspections and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Ensure freight is stable and will not shift during transit; adjust load securement and distribution as needed.
• Use tablets or phones to record delivery information and begin navigation.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations.
• Unsecure freight for delivery and unload it at drop-off locations using a hand truck.
• Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and pass required drug and alcohol tests.
• Complete Old Dominion orientation and training under a qualified driver trainer.
• Install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
• Perform other assigned duties and tasks.

Benefits

• Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and potential additional annual discretionary match
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• 12 days of paid time off
• 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within career advancement opportunities
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
• Bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed