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 hiring a Line Haul Driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside a service center’s geographic area. Drivers sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations, and may operate a hand truck to unload freight at delivery points. The role includes recording delivery information and starting navigation using a tablet or phone, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring freight is stable and properly secured. Drivers typically work a five-day workweek and are home most nights, although they 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. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change with scheduling and business needs.

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, be a graduate of a state-certified and licensed truck driving school acceptable to Old Dominion, and/or have satisfactorily completed Old Dominion’s truck driver training program (ODTDT 8/88).
Must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
Must be able to operate a handheld mini-computer when required.
Must know DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, and maintenance.
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/training program instructions provided by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
Must meet the physical demands of driving, inspections, freight handling, loading and unloading, and vehicle operation, including sitting alert for up to 11 aggregate hours of driving.
Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required by weather.
Must be able to operate manual transmissions and foot pedals and perform required coupling, uncoupling, vehicle checks, and freight securement tasks.
Attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites.
Sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations.
Operate vehicles safely in accordance with DOT regulations covering driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and hazardous materials transportation.
Meet U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and 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 and unload it at delivery locations using a hand truck.
Be available for around-the-clock trips and extended periods away from home.
Complete orientation and training instructions provided by a qualified Old Dominion driver trainer.
Attend work as required 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 additional annual discretionary match opportunity
Life insurance
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
Training and growth opportunities
Promotion-from-within advancement opportunities
Career opportunities at more than 260 service centers