Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line•Winchester, VA

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/or unload freight at company and customer locations. Drivers typically work a five-day workweek 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 states an average annual pay of $107,000 and offers tuition reimbursement for recent trucking school graduates. The position requires safe, reliable operation in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation regulations, along with inspections, freight securement, delivery documentation, and freight handling. Drivers use tablets or phones to record delivery information and begin navigation. Shifts and hours are to be determined and may change with scheduling and business needs. The role involves extended driving and substantial physical work, including loading and unloading freight, operating vehicle and trailer equipment, and working in varied weather, lighting, and noise conditions. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties and meet attendance requirements. The company describes its workplace as a family culture and offers benefits and opportunities for training and advancement.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must have 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, and/or be a graduate of a state-certified and licensed truck driving school acceptable to Old Dominion, and/or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion truck driver training program (ODTDT 8/88).
Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations and handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
Must be able to properly operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and extended periods of time.
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
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 orientation and training instructions provided by 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 concrete, pavement, wood, metal, and sometimes slippery or wet surfaces.
Must be able to squat, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, twist, and balance as needed for freight handling, securement, and inspections.
Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab 8 to 10 times per day.
Must be able to frequently 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 frequently carry freight weighing 1 to 100 pounds and load and unload trailers containing freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
Must be able to reach at waist level and occasionally above shoulder height or below waist level.
Must be able to use hands for driving, operating equipment, handling freight, securing loads, and entering and exiting the truck; 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 cognitive, auditory, and visual skills for driving, inspections, reading manifests and navigation, and communicating with customers.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a state-certified and licensed truck driving school acceptable to Old Dominion, or completion of the Old Dominion truck driver training program.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely over long distances between customer service centers and customer locations or work sites outside the service center’s geographic area.
Comply with DOT regulations governing safe 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.
Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations.
Unsecure freight and unload it at drop-off locations using a hand truck.
Remain available for around-the-clock trips and extended periods away from home.
Install and remove tire chains when required by inclement weather.
Hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations; operate landing gear, fifth-wheel release levers, and pintle hooks; 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 as assigned.

Benefits

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
Promotion-from-within opportunities
National career opportunities at the company’s service centers