Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider. Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Line Haul Driver to join our OD Family Culture. As a Line Haul Driver, you will operate various tractor-trailer combinations over long distances, playing a key role in delivering our customers' freight with precision and reliability. Our drivers typically work a 5-day workweek and are home most nights, offering a strong work-life balance. With an average annual pay of $107,000, this position also includes a Tuition Reimbursement Program for recent trucking school graduates. If you're a safety-focused driver with a commitment to excellence and enjoy a dynamic work environment, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our OD Family. Job Summary Line Haul Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside of the service center's geographic area. They sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations. Primary Responsibilities * Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials. * Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test and alcohol test. * Perform pre-trip inspections of vehicles before beginning trip. Ensuring that products loaded onto trailer are stable and will not shift during transit and delivery. As needed, the driver will be responsible for adjusting load securement and load distribution on the truck. * Operates tablets/phones to record information regarding deliveries and to begin navigation. * Unsecure freight for delivery and unloads freight at drop-off location with a hand truck. * Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time. * This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks as assigned. Job Qualifications Education: * Must be able to read, write and speak English Experience: * 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 read, write speak English, and perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc. * Must have the ability to properly operate hand held mini-computer when required. * Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and extended periods, of time. * Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements. * Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems. * 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. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * (Sitting) Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours. * (Standing/Walking) Must be able to stand and walk on surfaces such as concrete, pavement, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces. * (Bending/Stooping/Kneeling) Must be able to perform occasional squatting to handle, position and secure freight. Must be able to perform occasional crouching and kneeling to handle, position and secure freight, and conduct pre-trip inspections of trucks. * (Climbing) Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab 8 to 10 times a day. Cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and hand holds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing. * (Moving Materials) Must be able to perform frequent pushing of freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pushing of freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid. Must be able to perform frequent pulling of freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pulling of freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid. Must be able to frequently perform carrying freight weighing 1 pound to 100 pounds of varying size and shape a distance of at least 1 foot but usually no more than 100 feet. Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds. This could involve moving 100-pound containers to and from floor level to carts, stacks, conveyors or platforms, over four feet high, balancing 300 pound drums on their rims and rolling them into position or stowing cartons or other merchandise overhead that weigh as much as 100 pounds each. This type of activity could precede or follow as much as 11 hours of driving. * (Reaching) Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level. Must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck. * (Other) Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather. * Must be able to use right, left or both hands to get in and out of truck, wrapping and unwrapping shrink wrap, securing and unsecuring pallets, using pallet jack or hand truck, using the steering wheel, buttons on lift gates, etc. * Must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals. * Must be able to grip with right, left or both hands to use handles to get in and out of the truck, holding tablet, using pallet jacks or hand trucks, holding the steering wheel, securing straps, cardboard, airbags, etc. * Must be able to pinch fingers on the right, left or both hands to shrink wrap, secure and unsecure straps, utilize clip boards, utilize tablets, etc. * Must be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, lock and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels. * Must be able to use cognitive skills for: * paying attention to surroundings, including traffic, truck inspections, freight, gates, etc. * long-term and short-term memory for inspecting areas, breaking down pallets, carrying products, driving in traffic and for safety * logic and reasoning in reading manifests, tablets, navigation, road signs, reading boxes and order numbers * Auditory and visual processing to inspect trucks, driving, reading, listening for horns and/or other traffic and speaking with customers * Must be able to read, write and speak English. * Attendance is a requirement. Work Environment The work environment described below represents those that an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employees will be exposed to various work environments which may include working with or around others while loading and unloading, working in an enclosed vehicle while driving, loading and unloading in an enclosed trailer, exposure to all weather conditions, noise levels that vary from quiet to loud and with lighting conditions that could be extremely bright or low light. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time. Working Days: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday Working Shift: AM / PM Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting. Compensation Range: The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and state/local wage requirements. $20.15 - $38.95 Rate: 0.6678 - 0.9629 * Rates varies depending on assigned route Join the OD Family Today! As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive: * 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 * We prioritize our OD family of employees * Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy * National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers * Bonus eligible Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s). If you have questions regarding this posting or require assistance with the application process, please click here for contact information.