Old Dominion Truck Driving Training Program

Old Dominion Freight Line • Milton, VT

2d • Onsite

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 toward a long-term career. The training consists of classroom curriculum and 280 hours of paid driver training, resulting in certification to operate Old Dominion tractor and trailers.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED