Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Cheyenne, WY

17h

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a safety-focused Line Haul Driver to transport customer freight over long distances. Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside a service center’s geographic area. The role also involves sorting, handling, loading, and unloading 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 average annual pay of $107,000 and offers tuition reimbursement for recent trucking school graduates.

Drivers must operate safely under applicable Department of Transportation regulations, inspect vehicles before trips, ensure freight is stable and properly secured, and adjust load securement or distribution as needed. They use tablets or phones to record delivery information and navigate, and may unload freight using a hand truck. The position requires meeting U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards, passing required drug and alcohol tests, and satisfactorily completing Old Dominion’s orientation and training program.

The work includes substantial driving and physical freight-handling duties. Drivers may encounter coworkers and customers while loading or unloading, work inside vehicles and enclosed trailers, and be exposed to varied weather, noise, and lighting conditions. Attendance is required, and workdays and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

• Read, write, and speak English.
• Have at least 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, or graduate from a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school acceptable to Old Dominion, or satisfactorily complete the Old Dominion truck driver training program (ODTDT 8/88).
• Perform simple mathematical calculations and handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
• Properly operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
• Know DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and extended periods of driving.
• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous-material endorsements.
• Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Be available for around-the-clock trips and able to be away from home for extended periods.
• Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards.
• Satisfactorily pass a drug test and an alcohol test if applicable.
• Satisfactorily pass orientation and training with an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Meet the described physical demands, including driving for up to 11 aggregate hours, handling freight, and performing vehicle-related tasks.
• Meet the attendance requirement.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations.
• Comply with DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, vehicle inspection and maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Ensure loaded products are stable and will not shift during transit; adjust load securement and distribution when needed.
• Use tablets or phones to record delivery information and begin navigation.
• Unsecure freight and unload it at delivery locations using a hand truck as needed.
• Be available for around-the-clock trips and extended periods away from home.
• Complete Old Dominion orientation and training instructions satisfactorily.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks as required.

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 additional discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within career advancement
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

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