Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Line Haul Driver to operate various 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, helping deliver freight safely and reliably. 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 lists average annual pay of $107,000 and tuition reimbursement for recent trucking school graduates. The driver operates vehicles in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, performs inspections, secures and unloads freight, and uses a tablet or phone to record delivery information and navigate. The position requires meeting DOT medical standards, passing applicable drug and alcohol tests, and completing Old Dominion’s orientation and training program. Physical demands include extended driving, handling freight, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and performing vehicle and trailer tasks. Work may take place in vehicles, trailers, and loading areas, in varied weather, noise, and lighting conditions. Old Dominion offers eligible full-time employees and their families health benefits, retirement benefits, insurance, wellness and tuition-reimbursement programs, and training and career-growth opportunities. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

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, graduate from a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school acceptable to Old Dominion, and/or satisfactorily complete the Old Dominion 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 material endorsements.
Must be able to operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
Must know DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and extended periods of time.
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 and satisfactorily pass a drug test and an alcohol test if applicable.
Must satisfactorily pass Old Dominion’s orientation/training program.
Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, climb, and balance as needed to handle freight and perform inspections.
Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab 8 to 10 times a day.
Must be able to push and pull freight on a dolly or cart, including freight weighing up to 500 pounds, 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 and load or unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
Must be able to reach for freight at and above or below waist level and occasionally above shoulder height.
Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
Must be able to use hands and fingers for driving, handling freight, operating equipment, and securing or unsecuring loads.
Must be able to hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, operate landing gear and fifth-wheel and pintle-hook mechanisms, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil and coolant levels.
Must use attention, memory, reasoning, auditory processing, and visual processing to drive, inspect vehicles, handle freight, read information, and communicate.
Attendance is required.

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/or unload freight at company and customer locations.
Operate vehicles safely and in accordance with DOT regulations governing driving, hours of service, inspections, 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.
Unsecure freight for delivery and unload it at drop-off locations using a hand truck.
Meet or exceed DOT medical standards and satisfactorily pass drug and applicable alcohol tests.
Complete the orientation and training program as instructed by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
Perform assigned duties and tasks as required.

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 company annual discretionary match opportunity
Life insurance
Wellness Program
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
Training and growth opportunities
Promotion-from-within opportunities
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers