Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line•Glenville, NY

26d

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is hiring a 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 role typically follows a five-day workweek, with drivers home most nights, although drivers must be available for around-the-clock trips and may be away from home for extended periods. The posting cites average annual pay of $107,000, while the listed compensation range is $21.45–$40.25, with mileage rates varying by assigned route. The driver is responsible for safe, reliable freight transportation in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations. Duties include inspecting the vehicle, securing and distributing loads, recording delivery information and navigating with tablets or phones, and unloading freight with a hand truck. The position requires meeting DOT medical standards, passing required tests and training, and performing the physical tasks associated with driving, loading, unloading, and securing freight. This is a full-time position with overnight work. Days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. Old Dominion describes its workplace as an employee-focused family culture and offers benefits, paid time off, training, and career advancement opportunities.

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 an acceptable state-certified and licensed truck driving school, or have satisfactorily completed Old Dominion’s truck driver training program (ODTDT 8/88).
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
Must be able to read maps and road signs, maintain logs, and handle receipts.
Must be able to operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
Must know DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, vehicle inspection and maintenance, and extended periods of work.
Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
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 an alcohol test, if applicable.
Must satisfactorily pass the orientation and training program instructions provided by a qualified Old Dominion driver trainer.
Must be able to remain alert while sitting and driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
Must be able to stand and walk on concrete, pavement, wood, metal, and sometimes slippery or wet surfaces.
Must be able to squat, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, and balance to handle freight, conduct inspections, and enter or exit the vehicle.
Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab 8 to 10 times per day; cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground.
Must be able to push and pull freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart, and occasionally handle freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid.
Must be able to carry freight weighing 1 to 100 pounds over distances of up to 100 feet.
Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds, including moving containers weighing up to 100 pounds and handling other freight as described in the posting.
Must be able to reach frequently at waist level and occasionally above shoulder height or below waist level.
Must be able to use either or both hands for vehicle controls, freight handling, pallet jacks, hand trucks, straps, shrink wrap, and related tasks; must also be able to grip and pinch with either or both hands.
Must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
Must be able to use attention, memory, reasoning, auditory processing, and visual processing for driving, inspections, freight handling, navigation, and communication.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside the service center’s geographic area.
Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations.
Operate vehicles safely in compliance with DOT regulations covering driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous materials transportation.
Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and pass required drug and alcohol testing.
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.
Unsecure freight and unload it at delivery locations using a hand truck.
Be available for around-the-clock trips and extended periods away from home.
Complete the orientation and training program as instructed by a qualified Old Dominion driver trainer.
Install and remove tire chains when required by inclement weather.
Hook and unhook vehicle combinations, operate landing gear and fifth-wheel or pintle-hook equipment, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil and coolant levels.
Meet attendance requirements and perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional annual discretionary match opportunity
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
Career advancement through a promote-from-within philosophy
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
Bonus eligibility