Class A CDL Local Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • La Vergne, TN

22h

About The Position

Old Dominion is seeking a hardworking and reliable Local P&D or City Driver to deliver freight safely and on time between company service centers and customer locations within the service center’s geographic area. Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations and may sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations. The role requires accuracy, safety, efficiency, and dependable service in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Pick-up and delivery drivers average annual pay of $81,000. The position is eligible for tuition reimbursement for new graduates of an approved trucking school.

The position involves driving in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, monitoring freight locations, interpreting shipping labels and related documents, and securing freight appropriately. Drivers must be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and perform other assigned duties.

Workdays are listed as Monday through Friday. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs. The work may involve driving in an enclosed vehicle, loading and unloading freight in enclosed trailers, working with others, exposure to all weather conditions, and varying noise and lighting levels. The position has substantial physical demands, including prolonged driving, handling and moving freight, climbing in and out of vehicles, and operating related equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations, including tasks involving receipts, maps, road signs, and logs.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous-material endorsements.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• At least 12 months of prior tractor-trailer driving experience, or graduation from a State Certified, Licensed, and Safety Department-approved driving school, or satisfactory completion of Old Dominion’s Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT-8/88).
• Ability to operate handheld tablets when required.
• Good oral communication skills and ability to follow instructions and directions received by two-way radio or phone.
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems and DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
• Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
• Satisfactorily complete the orientation and training program under an Old Dominion-qualified driver trainer.
• At least 22 years of age.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged driving, handling freight, climbing in and out of vehicles, and passing any job-related physical testing.
• Attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely and in compliance with DOT rules governing driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
• Load and unload freight using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, following state and federal DOT guidelines and appropriate loading techniques.
• Transport the driver and/or freight throughout the service center, including over non-forgiving surfaces.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and, when required, complete freight-movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as needed and ensure trailers are loaded properly.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
• Remain in frequent contact with service center personnel and work to meet deadlines and customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED