Class A Linehaul Driver

Pitt Ohio•Latham, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PITT OHIO, a family-owned transportation company, is hiring a Class A Linehaul Driver at its Latham, New York location. The role primarily involves overnight road operations, driving between terminals or between a terminal and a relay point, then returning to the home terminal. Drivers are generally home daily, although unforeseen circumstances such as weather may affect this. The regular road schedule is Monday through Friday nights, with occasional weekend work. Occasional customer pickups or deliveries may also be required. Drivers may help load or unload freight at a terminal, secure freight using straps or other methods, and use dock equipment such as pallet jacks, two-wheelers, or forklifts if certified by PITT OHIO. The position requires safe vehicle operation, vehicle inspections, compliance with hazardous-material transportation requirements and applicable regulations, and maintenance of required driving logs and records. PITT OHIO offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off and holidays, maintained equipment, modern facilities, and a respectful, people-first work environment. Starting pay is $0.7564 per mile, increasing to $0.8156 per mile after six months.

Requirements

Have 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 PITT OHIO trainer or designee.
Except for non-CDL drivers, hold hazardous-material and tank endorsements or obtain them within 90 days of employment on a current valid state-issued driver's license.
Possess only one valid driver's license issued by the state of residence and provide required information about licenses held during the prior 36 months; update the license address after a move within 30 days and provide the new license to the Safety Department.
Meet the stated driving-record standards, including restrictions on suspensions, revocations, specified serious violations, other violations, and at-fault accidents during the prior 36 months.
Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination.
Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and have a negative result before performing any safety-sensitive function.
Have negative controlled-substance and alcohol results from prior employers for the past three years; prior evidence of use may result in rescission of an offer.
Have no refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled-substance test during the prior 36 months, including a pre-employment test.
Have no open violations in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse; the query must show “Driver not Prohibited.”
Complete the application in its entirety.
Consent to a ten-year work-history check, explain any gap of 30 days or more, and provide further documentation if requested.
Meet the company's review of roadside inspections and performance history for the prior 36 months; multiple violations may affect hiring or retention.
Demonstrate stable work history, good work ethic, dependability, and a positive, supportive, cooperative attitude.
Consent to the use of driver-facing event recorders.
CDL drivers must register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a commercial vehicle primarily in overnight road operations between terminals or between a terminal and a relay point, returning to the home terminal.
Occasionally make customer deliveries or pickups.
When required, help load or unload freight at a terminal using dock tools; forklift operation is limited to PITT OHIO-certified employees.
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 transporting hazardous materials.
Operate a tractor-trailer in varying conditions in compliance with federal regulations and hours-of-service limits, including required off-duty periods.
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.
Use driver-facing event recorders as part of the company fleet.

Benefits

Competitive pay, starting at $0.7564 per mile and increasing to $0.8156 per mile after six months.
Medical insurance with no weekly premiums.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k).
Profit sharing.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
A respectful, people-first work environment.
Well-maintained equipment and modern facilities.