Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver - Night and Weekends (Home Daily)

Old Dominion Freight Line•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a safety-focused 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, and use tablets or phones to record delivery information and navigate. The role involves a typically five-day workweek, with drivers home most nights as described in the overview; however, drivers must be available for around-the-clock trips and may need to be away from home for extended periods. Shifts and hours are determined by scheduling and business needs and may change. The posting cites average annual pay of $107,000 and offers tuition reimbursement for recent trucking school graduates. This full-time position requires safe operation in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations, vehicle inspections, freight securement and delivery, and completion of required training and tests. The work entails extended periods of driving as well as physically demanding freight handling. Employees must be able to perform assigned duties and meet the stated medical and physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations, handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
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 (ODTDT 8/88).
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous-material endorsements.
Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and extended periods of time.
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 satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
Must satisfactorily pass orientation/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 slippery and wet surfaces, and perform occasional squatting, crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, and balancing.
Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle cab 8 to 10 times a day, with cab floor level generally 36 to 66 inches above ground.
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, and load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
Must be able to handle containers weighing up to 100 pounds, move freight to and from floor level and elevated carts, stacks, conveyors, or platforms, and perform related freight-handling tasks.
Must be able to frequently reach at waist level and occasionally reach above shoulder height or below waist level.
Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required by inclement weather.
Must be able to use hands for truck entry and exit, freight handling, shrink wrap, pallet securement, pallet jacks, hand trucks, steering, controls, straps, and related tasks; shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
Must be able to hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, raise and lower landing gear, operate 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 cognitive, auditory, and visual skills for attention, memory, inspection, safe driving, reading manifests and navigation, recognizing traffic and hazards, and communicating with customers.
Must meet attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between 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 governing driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
Meet or exceed DOT medical standards and satisfactorily pass required drug and alcohol tests.
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 freight at drop-off locations using a hand truck.
Remain available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freight movements and be able to stay away from home for extended periods.
Complete the Old Dominion orientation and training program as instructed by a qualified driver trainer.
Perform other assigned duties and tasks.

Benefits

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 potential additional annual discretionary match
Life insurance
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
Training and growth opportunities
Opportunities to advance through a promote-from-within philosophy
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers