Class A CDL Local Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line•Traverse City, MI

14d

About The Position

Old Dominion is hiring a local P&D or City Driver to operate tractor-trailer combinations between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area. Drivers help ensure the safe, timely delivery of freight and sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations. The role requires compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and company safety procedures, attention to accuracy and freight quality, and availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules. Drivers may work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented conditions and frequently interact with service center personnel. The posting states that OD P&D Drivers average $81,000 in annual pay; it does not give a salary range. The position is eligible for the tuition reimbursement program for new graduates of an approved trucking school. Drivers may be assigned other duties as needed. Work days and shifts may change according to scheduling and business needs; the posted schedule is Monday through Friday on the morning shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with double/triple trailer, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
Acceptable motor vehicle record.
At least 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, or graduation from a State Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, or satisfactory completion of the Old Dominion 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 via two-way radio or phone.
Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems and DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and hazardous materials transportation.
Meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
Satisfactory completion of the orientation and training program instructions conducted by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
At least 22 years of age.
Ability to sit alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours; stand and walk on varied surfaces; and frequently squat, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, and balance.
Ability 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.
Ability to frequently lift and carry freight weighing 1 to 100 pounds and load or unload trailers carrying up to 50,000 pounds of freight, including handling heavy containers and drums and placing freight overhead.
Ability to frequently reach at waist level and occasionally reach above shoulder height or below waist level.
Ability to use hands for gripping, pinching, operating equipment and controls, handling freight, and getting in and out of the truck.
Ability to hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations, operate landing gear and fifth-wheel releases, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, fuel vehicles, and check fluid levels.
Ability to use attention, memory, reasoning, auditory processing, and visual processing for driving, inspections, freight handling, and safety.
Ability to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
Satisfactory completion of physical testing consistent with the job requirements.
Attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely and in accordance with DOT rules covering driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous materials transportation.
Meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and be available for work as needed.
Load and unload freight using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, following state and federal DOT guidelines and appropriate loading techniques.
Sort, handle, hand-load, rewrap, stack, and secure freight; ensure trailers are loaded properly and freight is secured with appropriate tools and supplies.
Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations throughout the service center.
Read and interpret shipping labels and, where applicable, complete freight movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
Transport the driver and/or freight throughout the service center as required.
Follow instructions and directions received by two-way radio or phone.
Perform vehicle inspections and related duties, including checking engine oil and coolant, fueling vehicles, installing or removing tire chains when required, and coupling or uncoupling vehicle combinations.
Perform other duties assigned by the company or management.

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; eligible for new graduates of an approved trucking school
Training and growth opportunities
Opportunities to advance through the promote-from-within philosophy
National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers