Class B Straight Truck Driver

Old Dominion Freight Line • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Old Dominion is hiring a Class B Straight Truck City Driver to transport freight between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area. Drivers sort, handle, load, and unload freight at company and customer locations, helping ensure deliveries are safe, timely, and accurate. The role is fast-paced and deadline-oriented, involves frequent contact with service center personnel, and requires availability to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Drivers must operate safely in compliance with applicable Department of Transportation regulations, maintain required medical qualifications, and pass required testing and training. The role includes driving, freight handling, vehicle and freight inspections, securing loads, and using communication and shipment-monitoring tools. The stated compensation range is $21.45–$40.25; actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, market conditions, education or training, skills, and applicable wage requirements.

This position is full-time. The listed workdays are Monday through Friday, with a morning shift; schedules and shifts may change based on business needs. Work may take place in and around vehicles, trailers, loading and unloading areas, and outdoors in varying weather, noise, and lighting conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsements; Hazmat endorsement preferred.
• Depending on location, may need to enroll in or complete the ODTDT class within six months to obtain a Class A CDL license.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• At least 12 months of previous straight-truck 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 school.
• Ability to operate a handheld tablet 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, alcohol test when applicable, and the orientation/training program instructed by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including driving for up to an aggregate of 11 hours, handling freight, climbing in and out of the truck, installing or removing tire chains when required, and passing any job-related physical testing.
• Attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate a straight truck safely and in compliance with DOT regulations for driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Transport freight between company 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 in compliance with applicable DOT guidelines.
• Use loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading; hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
• Monitor shipment locations throughout the service center using the Dock Yard Management System.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and complete applicable freight movement forms, such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Ensure trailers are loaded with quality and secure freight using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, and rope.
• Meet customer pickup and delivery schedules and remain available for work as needed.
• Perform assigned duties and tasks, including vehicle and freight-related activities.

Benefits

• Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional discretionary annual match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness Program
• 20 days of paid time off, including vacation and state sick leave
• 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and 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
• Education Level: High school or GED