Local City Driver

Job Description

Position Summary:

Drives freight between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within a defined geographic area, ensuring freight is delivered in a claims‑free and cost‑efficient manner.

• Drive tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various company and customer locations.
• Plan routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
• Follow established pre‑trip, post‑trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
• Conduct inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
• Retain and maintain records, forms, and load‑related paperwork.
• Serve as the first point‑of‑contact for delivery‑related issues.

$31.45 – $35.80 per hour, based on experience.

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor‑trailer driving experience.
• No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within the past 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds to and from trailers.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language to perform the various tasks of the job, including conversing with co‑workers and members of the general public, understanding oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations, responding to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, and accurately reviewing and completing various shipping documents, reports and records required of the position.

• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and safety procedures.
• Proven track record of safe driving and on‑time deliveries.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with customers and terminal staff.
• Experience using electronic logging devices or other driver technology systems.

Competitive compensation, benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.