Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Edinburgh, IN

17d

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 a service center’s geographic area. Drivers handle, sort, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations. The position involves operating safely under applicable Department of Transportation regulations, inspecting vehicles and securing freight, recording delivery information and navigating with handheld devices, and unloading freight at delivery locations. Drivers typically work a five-day week and are home most nights, though they must be available for around-the-clock trips and may be away from home for extended periods. The posting lists average annual pay of $107,000 and tuition reimbursement for recent trucking school graduates.

This is a full-time position with an overnight shift. Workdays are listed as Monday through Friday, but days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work can involve varied weather, noise and lighting conditions, driving in an enclosed vehicle, and loading and unloading freight. The position has substantial physical demands, including prolonged driving, climbing in and out of the cab, handling freight, and installing tire chains when required.

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.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with double/triple trailer, tanker, and hazardous-material endorsements.
• Must know DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
• 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 and pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
• Must satisfactorily complete the orientation and training program with an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Must be able to sit alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
• Must be able to stand and walk on varied surfaces, including slippery or wet surfaces, and perform occasional squatting, crouching, kneeling, bending, and climbing.
• Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab 8 to 10 times per day and perform frequent pushing and pulling of freight, including heavy loads, as described in the posting.
• Must be able to carry freight weighing 1 to 100 pounds and load or unload trailers containing freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
• Must be able to reach for and maneuver freight at various heights and operate truck controls.
• Must be able to use hands for vehicle access, freight handling, pallet jacks or hand trucks, steering, controls, and securing materials; must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Must be able to use cognitive, auditory, and visual skills for inspections, driving, reading manifests and navigation, and communicating with customers.
• Attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recent trucking school graduates may be eligible for the Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations.
• Operate vehicles safely and comply with DOT regulations covering driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous materials transportation.
• Meet or exceed DOT medical standards and pass required drug and applicable alcohol tests.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and ensure trailer loads are stable; 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.
• Complete assigned duties and tasks as required.
• 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, and open and close cargo doors.
• Fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.

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 annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Advancement through a promote-from-within philosophy
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

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