Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

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We look for individuals who do not rest on their laurels, who go above and beyond, and who are committed to keeping their promises. We value an open culture, work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment.

Line Haul Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside the service center’s geographic area. They sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations.

• 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.Department of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test and alcohol test.
• Perform pre‑trip inspections of vehicles before beginning a trip.
• Ensure that products loaded onto the trailer are stable and will not shift during transit and delivery; adjust load securement and distribution as needed.
• Operate tablets/phones to record information regarding deliveries and begin navigation.
• Unsecure freight for delivery and unload freight at drop‑off location with a hand truck.
• Be available for around‑the‑clock shifts to accommodate freight movements and be willing 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.

• 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 (ODTDT8/88).
• Must have the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, maintain logs, and handle receipts.
• Must be able to properly operate a 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 ClassA 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 be willing to be away from home for extended periods of time.
• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S.Department of Transportation.
• Must satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if applicable, an alcohol test.
• Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.

• (Sitting) Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for up to 11 hours.
• (Standing/Walking) Must be able to stand and walk on various surfaces, including concrete, pavement, wood, metal, and at times on slippery and wet surfaces.
• (Bending/Stooping/Kneeling) Must be able to perform occasional squatting, crouching, 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; cupped cab floor generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level requiring occasional bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and balancing.
• (Moving Materials) Must be able to push freight up to 500pounds on a dolly or cart, pull freight up to 500pounds, carry freight weighing 1–100pounds, and load/unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000pounds.
• (Reaching) Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach above shoulder height or below waist level, and maneuver controls.
• (Other) Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required; use both hands to get in and out of truck; wrap and unwrap shrink wrap; secure/unsecure pallets; use pallet jack or hand truck; operate steering wheel, buttons on lift gates; shift manual transmission; use foot pedals; grip with both hands to manipulate straps,…