Class A Linehaul Driver

Pitt Ohio•Town of Marcy, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

PITT OHIO is a family-owned transportation company hiring a Class A Linehaul Driver at its Marcy, New York location. The role operates primarily on overnight road routes between terminals or between a terminal and a relay point, returning to the home terminal. Drivers are generally home daily, except when unforeseen circumstances such as weather arise. The regular road schedule is Monday through Friday nights, with occasional weekend work. Occasional customer pickups or deliveries may be required. Drivers operate commercial tractor-trailers safely and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Duties may include loading or unloading freight at a terminal, securing freight, inspecting equipment, transporting hazardous materials in accordance with applicable requirements, and maintaining required records. The position may involve lifting or pulling freight using dock tools. The listed starting rate is $0.7564 per mile, increasing to a top rate of $0.8156 per mile after six months. PITT OHIO describes its workplace as respectful and people-first, and provides well-maintained equipment and modern facilities.

Requirements

At least two years of verifiable interstate driving experience (approximately 200,000 miles), or at least one year of verifiable interstate driving experience and a diploma from an accredited driving school approved by PITT OHIO.
Pass a PITT OHIO driving test administered by an approved trainer or designee.
Except for non-CDL drivers, possess a hazardous materials and tank endorsement or obtain the endorsement within 90 days of employment on a current valid driver's license.
Possess only one valid driver's license issued by the state of residence; provide information about licenses held during the prior 36 months and update the license address with the DMV within 30 days of moving.
Meet the stated driving-history standards, including restrictions regarding license suspensions or revocations, specified serious violations, citation and conviction patterns, and at-fault accidents during the preceding 36 months.
Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result before performing safety-sensitive work.
Have negative controlled-substance and alcohol results from prior employers for the past three years; no disqualifying evidence of use or refusal to test within the specified lookback periods.
Have no open violations in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse; CDL drivers must register with the Clearinghouse.
Complete the application in full and consent to a ten-year work-history check; explain any employment gap of 30 days or more.
Meet the employer's roadside-inspection review requirements; multiple violations could affect hiring or retention.
Demonstrate stable work history, a good work ethic, dependability, and a positive, supportive, and cooperative attitude.
Consent to use of driver-facing event recorders in the fleet.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a commercial vehicle, primarily in overnight road operations between terminals or between a terminal and relay point, returning to the home terminal.
Work the Monday–Friday night road schedule, with occasional weekend work; drivers are generally home daily except in unforeseen circumstances such as weather.
Occasionally make customer deliveries or pickups.
Help load or unload freight at a terminal when required, using dock tools such as pallet jacks, two-wheelers, or forklifts if certified by PITT OHIO.
Secure freight using straps or other methods when required.
Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
Comply with federal requirements for transportation of hazardous materials.
Operate tractor-trailers in varying conditions and comply with federal regulations and hours-of-service requirements.
Maintain driver logs and other records required by state and federal regulations.
Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.