Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver (Home Daily)

Old Dominion Freight Line • Mooresville, IN

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About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a safety-focused Line Haul Driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside a service center’s geographic area. Drivers also sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations. The position typically has a five-day workweek, and drivers 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 lists average annual pay of $107,000 and notes tuition reimbursement for recent trucking school graduates.

Drivers are responsible for safe vehicle operation under applicable DOT regulations, conducting pre-trip inspections, ensuring freight is stable and secured, and adjusting load securement or distribution as needed. They use tablets or phones to record delivery information and navigate, and use hand trucks to unload freight. The work involves driving, loading and unloading freight, operating vehicle equipment, and working in varied weather, lighting, and noise conditions. Shifts and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Must 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).
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
• Must know DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and extended periods of driving.
• Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Must be able to operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
• Must be available for around-the-clock trips and able to be away from home for extended periods.
• Must meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards.
• Must satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
• Must satisfactorily complete the orientation and training program instructions provided by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Must meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged driving, handling and moving freight, climbing into and out of vehicles, and operating vehicle and freight-handling equipment.
• Attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely in compliance with DOT regulations, including rules on hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous materials.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensure loaded products are stable and will not shift during transit; adjust load securement and distribution as needed.
• Record delivery information and begin navigation using tablets or phones.
• Unsecure freight and unload it at delivery locations using a hand truck.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations.
• Meet applicable U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and pass required drug and alcohol testing.
• Complete Old Dominion orientation and training instructions satisfactorily.
• Install and remove tire chains when required by inclement weather.
• Hook and unhook vehicle combinations, operate related equipment, and perform vehicle checks such as checking oil and coolant levels.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision and dental benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within opportunities
• Career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

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