Class A CDL Local Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Edinburgh, IN

17d

About The Position

Old Dominion is hiring a Local P&D or City Driver to transport freight between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area. Drivers operate tractor-trailer combinations and may sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations. The role emphasizes safe, accurate, and efficient service and meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules. The posting states that Pick up & Delivery Drivers average $81,000 in annual pay. Eligible drivers who are new graduates of an approved trucking school may participate in the Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The position involves operating in accordance with DOT regulations, monitoring shipment locations through the Dock Yard Management System, reading shipping labels and freight paperwork, securing and quality-loading trailers, and using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Drivers must be available to meet schedules and perform other assigned duties. The work includes substantial driving, freight handling, trailer loading and unloading, and exposure to varied weather, noise, lighting, and work settings.

The job is full-time and listed for an afternoon shift, with Monday through Friday shown as working days. Days and shifts may change based on scheduling and business needs. Old Dominion offers health and other benefits, tuition reimbursement, training and growth opportunities, and opportunities to advance within the company.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous-material endorsements.
• Have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, or graduate from a state-certified, licensed, and Safety Department-approved driving school, or satisfactorily complete the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations for tasks such as handling receipts, reading maps and road signs, and maintaining logs.
• Be able to operate handheld tablets when required.
• Have good oral communication skills and be able to follow instructions and directions received by 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 complete the orientation and training program instructions provided by an Old Dominion-qualified driver trainer.
• Be at least 22 years of age.
• Meet the described physical demands, including driving for aggregate periods of up to 11 hours, handling freight, operating a manual transmission and foot pedals, and performing required vehicle and trailer tasks.
• Satisfactorily pass physical testing consistent with the job requirements.
• Meet the attendance requirement.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely and in compliance with DOT rules for driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous-material transportation.
• Transport freight between service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area.
• Load and unload freight using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods, following applicable state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Sort, handle, hand-load, rewrap, stack, and secure freight as needed, including using pallets, straps, rope, and other appropriate supplies.
• Ensure trailers are loaded with appropriate quality and freight is secured inside them.
• Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and use freight-movement forms as needed, including shipping orders, manifests, freight bills, and overage, damage, or exception reports.
• Be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks as required.

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 potential additional annual discretionary match
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians; the posting also identifies eligibility for new graduates of an approved trucking school
• Training and growth opportunities
• Opportunities to advance through the company’s promote-from-within philosophy
• National career opportunities at the company’s service centers

What This Job Offers

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