Class A CDL Local Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Commerce City, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a hardworking and reliable 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 various tractor-trailer combinations and sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations. The role emphasizes safe, timely, accurate, and efficient freight delivery and requires meeting customer pickup and delivery schedules. Pick up and Delivery Drivers average $81,000 in annual pay; the position is bonus eligible and may qualify for the company’s Tuition Reimbursement Program for new graduates of an approved trucking school. Compensation is listed at $21.45–$40.25, with actual compensation varying according to factors including location, experience, education, skills, and applicable wage requirements.

Drivers must operate in compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, monitor freight locations using the Dock Yard Management System, interpret shipping labels and freight documents, and use appropriate equipment and techniques to handle and secure freight. The position involves frequent physical handling of freight, driving, inspections, and work in varied weather, lighting, and noise conditions. Shift and hours are to be determined and may change based on scheduling and business needs.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
• Have 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, graduate from a State Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, or satisfactorily complete Old Dominion’s 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; use these abilities to handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
• Be able to operate hand-held tablets when required and have good oral communication skills.
• Be able to follow instructions and take directions 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-materials 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 and training program instructions delivered by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Satisfactorily pass physical testing requirements consistent with the job duties.
• Meet the stated physical demands, including sitting alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours; standing, walking, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying freight; and loading and unloading trailers.
• Be able to push and pull freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart and occasionally handle freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid.
• Be able to frequently lift and carry freight weighing from 1 to 100 pounds and handle freight in loading and unloading tasks involving trailers weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
• Be able to use hands and fingers for tasks such as handling freight, operating equipment and controls, securing freight, and using tablets; grip and manipulate equipment and supplies.
• Be able to use cognitive, visual, and auditory skills for driving, inspections, safety, reading manifests and road signs, using navigation and tablets, and communicating with customers.
• Be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Be available for work to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Graduation from an approved trucking school may qualify new graduates for the Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely and in compliance with DOT regulations for driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and hazardous materials transportation.
• Transport freight between company service centers and customer locations or work sites within the service center’s geographic area.
• Load and unload freight using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual handling, 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 needed.
• Monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center using the Dock Yard Management System.
• 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.
• Ensure trailers are loaded to the required quality and secure freight using appropriate tools and supplies such as pallets, straps, and rope.
• Meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Perform vehicle inspections and related duties, including checking vehicle safety and control systems and maintaining the vehicle as required.
• Install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
• Hook and unhook commercial vehicle combinations and perform related tasks such as operating landing gear, fifth-wheel release levers, and pintle-hooks; attaching and releasing safety chains; opening and closing cargo doors; fueling vehicles; and checking engine oil and coolant levels.
• Follow instructions and directions provided by phone or two-way radio and complete assigned duties as directed.

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 an additional discretionary company match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• 12 days of paid time off
• 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within opportunities
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers
• Bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

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