Old Dominion Truck Driving Training Program
About The Position
Old Dominion is seeking individuals to join their team and build future industry professionals through a comprehensive, paid Driver Training Program. This program offers 280 hours of hands-on experience and classroom learning, focusing on safe driving techniques, freight handling, and trailer operations. The training aims to set participants up for success in Pickup & Delivery and Line Haul operations, serving as the first step towards a long-term career in the transportation industry. The training consists of classroom curriculum and paid driver training, resulting in certification to operate Old Dominion tractor and trailers upon successful completion.
Requirements
- Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
- Read and interpret shipping labels.
- Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
- Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
- Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
- Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
- Must have Commercial Learners Permit ("CLP"), before beginning class.
Nice To Haves
- High School Degree or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
- Read and interpret shipping labels.
- Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
- Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
- Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
- Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
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
- 12 Days Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
- 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
