Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Edinburgh, IN

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About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated 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 sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations. The role typically follows a five-day workweek, with drivers home most nights, though 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.

Drivers are responsible for safe, reliable freight transportation, complying with Department of Transportation regulations, inspecting vehicles, securing and distributing loads, recording delivery information, and using navigation tools. They may also unload freight at delivery locations using a hand truck. The role requires meeting DOT medical standards, passing applicable drug and alcohol tests, and successfully completing the required orientation and training.

This physically demanding position involves extended driving and frequent freight handling, along with vehicle inspections and trailer coupling tasks. Work environments may include enclosed vehicles and trailers, loading and unloading areas, varied weather and lighting conditions, and noise ranging from quiet to loud. The listed overnight shift and workdays are guidelines and may change with scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations needed to handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
• Must have 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school acceptable to Old Dominion, or have satisfactorily completed Old Dominion’s truck driver training program (ODTDT 8/88).
• Must be able to properly 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 time.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous-material 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 the orientation and training program instructions provided by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
• Must be able to stand and walk on varied surfaces, including sometimes slippery or wet surfaces.
• Must be able to squat, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, and balance as needed for freight handling, inspections, and vehicle entry and exit.
• Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab 8 to 10 times per day; the cab floor is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level.
• Must be able to frequently push and pull freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart, and occasionally push or pull freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid.
• Must be able to frequently 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 handling containers and other merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds and drums weighing 300 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently reach at waist level and occasionally reach above shoulder height or below waist level for freight and truck controls.
• Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
• Must be able to use either or both hands for vehicle entry and exit, freight handling, shrink wrapping, securing pallets, and operating truck controls and equipment.
• Must be able to grip and pinch with either or both hands for vehicle entry and exit, operating equipment, holding items, and securing freight.
• Must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Must be able to hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth-wheel release lever, lock and release pintle hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil and coolant levels.
• Must use cognitive skills for situational awareness, memory, safety reasoning, reading manifests and navigation information, and recognizing road signs and freight information.
• Must use auditory and visual processing to inspect trucks, drive, read, listen for horns and traffic, and communicate with customers.
• 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 in compliance with DOT regulations covering driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
• Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and pass required drug and applicable alcohol tests.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Ensure loaded products are 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 to accommodate freight movements.
• Complete assigned duties and tasks as directed.

Benefits

• Great health benefits, including a 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 additional annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness Program
• 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

What This Job Offers

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