Class A CDL Local Driver

Job Summary

Local P&D or City Drivers operate various tractor‑trailer combinations between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within 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.
• 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.
• Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non‑forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Be familiar with, and in some cases able 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.
• Be available for work to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Must have the ability to read, write, speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations with general mental abilities to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements.
• Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must have 12 months of previous tractor‑trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, and/or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT‑8/88).
• Must have the ability to operate handheld tablets when required.
• Must have good oral communication skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions and take directions via two‑way radio or by phone.
• Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must satisfactorily pass a drug test and an alcohol test if applicable.
• Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Must be at least 22 years of age.

• (Sitting) Must sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
• (Standing/Walking) Must stand and walk on surfaces such as concrete, pavement, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
• (Bending/Stooping/Kneeling) Must perform frequent squatting to handle, position and secure freight; must perform frequent crouching and kneeling to handle, position and secure freight, and conduct pre‑trip inspections of trucks.
• (Climbing) Must enter and exit the vehicle's cab many times a day; cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit involving various configurations of steps and handholds.
• (Moving Materials) Must push freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart; occasionally push freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid; pull freight weighing up to 500 pounds; occasionally pull freight weighing more than 300 pounds; lift and carry freight weighing 1 to 100 pounds over at least 1 foot but usually no more than 100 feet;
  
  load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds.
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