Cdl Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 22 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements.
• Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must have 12 months of previous tractor-trailer driving experience, or be a graduate of a State Certified, Licensed, and Safety Department approved driving school, or have satisfactorily completed Old Dominion’s Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT-8/88).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations needed to handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and maintain logs.
• Must be able to operate a hand-held mini-computer when required.
• Must have good oral communication skills and be able to follow instructions and directions by two-way radio or phone.
• Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems and DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Must meet or exceed U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards and satisfactorily pass a drug test and an alcohol test, if applicable.
• Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program provided by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Must be able to sit alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
• Must be able to stand or walk for up to 8 hours per shift, 5–7 days per week, on hard surfaces that may be wet or slippery.
• Must be able to squat, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, bend, and twist to handle freight and conduct inspections.
• Must be able to push and pull freight, including loads weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart, and occasionally loads over 300 pounds with or without mechanical aid.
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry freight weighing 1–100 pounds and load or unload trailers carrying freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
• Must be able to see and hear adequately for equipment inspections, driving, reading freight documents, and responding to horns, instructions, and warnings.
• Must be able to reach, grip, and use either or both hands to handle freight, operate equipment and controls, secure loads, and enter or exit vehicles and forklifts.
• Must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Must be able to work in extremely hot or cold climates and in environments where noise and odors may be present.
• Must be able to satisfy physical testing requirements consistent with the job duties.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Use loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading; hand-load, rewrap, stack, and sort freight as needed.
• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center’s geographic area.
• Follow DOT regulations concerning safe driving, hours of service, inspections, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Monitor freight shipment locations using the Dock Yard Management System.
• Read and interpret shipping labels and, when needed, complete freight-movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Ensure trailers are loaded properly and secure freight using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, and rope.
• Be available to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and other assigned duties, and follow directions received in person, by two-way radio, or by phone.
• Maintain frequent contact with service center personnel while working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Install and remove tire chains when required by inclement weather.
• Maintain required attendance and perform all duties and tasks assigned.

Benefits

• Great health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision and dental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Promotion-from-within career advancement opportunities
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers