Container Division Linehaul Driver
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a skilled and reliable Line Haul Container Driver to join our OD Family Culture as a Container Drayage Driver (CDD). This essential role involves the safe and efficient pick-up and delivery of intermodal containers between customer locations, ocean ports, and rail heads, covering local, regional, or national routes. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with dispatch to report any factors impacting delivery schedules, such as delays or mechanical issues. With an average annual pay of $107,000 and access to OD’s Tuition Reimbursement Program for recent trucking school graduates, this position offers a rewarding career path. Our Container Drivers play a crucial role in ensuring that our customers’ freight arrives accurately and on time, helping us keep our promises. Join us in driving excellence and reliability in the transportation industry.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements.
- Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Must have 12 months previous tractor trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school, acceptable to Old Dominion and/or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion truck driver training program (ODTDT 8/88)
- Must have the ability to properly operate hand held tablets when required.
- Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
- Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and extended periods, of time.
- Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test and alcohol test.
- Must be available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time.
- Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the US Department of Transportation.
- Must satisfactorily pass a drug test.
- Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable)
- Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
- Must be at least 22 years of age.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Attendance is a requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Might be required to acquire Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC).
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Follow instructions as identified by dispatch or their managers and supplied documentation.
- Deliver containers in a safe, time efficient, and effective and manner.
- Operate tablets/phones and any other computer/internal freight monitoring systems required.
- Pick up and deliver intermodal containers to and from customer locations and to and from ocean ports and rail heads.
- Communicate with dispatch or their managers any issues which would affect a delivery schedule, including but not limited to port/rail delays, traffic delays, mechanical failures, driver errors, etc.
Benefits
- Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
- Vision & Dental
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
- Training and growth opportunities to build a career
- Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
- National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
