Class A CDL Local Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Savannah, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion is seeking a hardworking and reliable Local P&D or City Driver to transport freight safely and on schedule 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 a commitment to high service standards. Pick-up and delivery drivers average annual pay of $81,000. The position is eligible for the Tuition Reimbursement Program for new graduates of an approved trucking school.

Drivers follow applicable Department of Transportation regulations and customer pickup and delivery schedules. They use a Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations, interpret shipping labels and freight documents, and secure freight with appropriate tools and supplies. Work is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, with frequent contact with service center personnel. The posted workdays are Monday through Friday; shifts and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs.

The role involves extended driving, freight handling, vehicle inspections and maintenance tasks, and work in varied conditions. Employees may encounter other people while loading or unloading, enclosed vehicles and trailers, all weather conditions, varying noise levels, and lighting from very bright to low light. Attendance is required, and employees must be able to perform assigned duties and tasks. Full-time employees and their families are eligible for the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous-material endorsements.
• Have 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, be a graduate of a State Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, and/or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT-8/88).
• Have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Be at least 22 years of age.
• 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.
• Be able to operate hand-held tablets when required.
• Have good oral communication skills and be able to follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio or phone.
• Have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems and DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, 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 pass the orientation/training program instructions provided by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours; standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and securing freight; and performing vehicle and trailer tasks.
• Be able to install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
• Be able to hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, operate landing gear and 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.
• Be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals; satisfactorily pass physical testing consistent with the job requirements.
• Meet the attendance requirement.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• New graduates of an approved trucking school may be eligible for the Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely and in accordance with DOT rules covering driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
• Load and unload freight using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Use loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading; hand-load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
• Monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center using the Dock Yard Management System.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and freight-movement documents, including shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Ensure trailers are loaded with quality and secure freight with appropriate tools and supplies, such as pallets, straps, and rope.
• Meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and remain available for work as required.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and other assigned duties, including vehicle-related tasks and freight handling.
• Transport the driver and/or freight throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio or phone.

Benefits

• Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 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 opportunities
• National career opportunities across more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

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