Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver
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 also sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations. The role requires safe, reliable transportation of freight and compliance with applicable Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers typically work a five-day workweek and are home most nights, though they must be available for around-the-clock trips and may need to be away from home for extended periods. The posting gives an average annual pay of $107,000 and mentions tuition reimbursement for recent trucking school graduates. The position involves driving for up to 11 aggregate hours, conducting vehicle inspections, securing and distributing loads, recording delivery information and navigating with a tablet or phone, and unloading freight at delivery locations. Work may involve loading and unloading freight, operating a hand truck or pallet jack, handling vehicle and trailer equipment, and exposure to varied weather, noise, lighting, and work settings. Work days and shifts may change according to scheduling and business needs.
Requirements
- Be able to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Have at least 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, or be a graduate of an acceptable state-certified and licensed truck driving school, or have satisfactorily completed Old Dominion’s truck driver training program.
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
- Have the ability to operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
- Have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and extended periods of driving.
- Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
- 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.
- Satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
- Satisfactorily pass orientation and training program instructions conducted by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
- Meet the physical demands of driving, inspecting vehicles, climbing in and out of the cab, and handling freight, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and securing loads.
- Be able to install and remove tire chains when required by inclement weather.
- Meet attendance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside the service center’s geographic area.
- Comply with DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, vehicle inspection 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.
- Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations.
- Record delivery information and begin navigation using tablets or phones.
- Unsecure freight and unload it at delivery locations using a hand truck.
- Hook and unhook vehicle combinations, operate related trailer equipment, and perform other assigned duties.
- Meet the required medical standards and pass applicable drug and alcohol tests.
- Attend and satisfactorily complete the orientation and training program.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision and dental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional discretionary annual match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Opportunities to advance through the promote-from-within philosophy
- National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
