Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver

Company Overview

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 between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside of the service center’s geographic area. 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.

• 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 trip.
• Ensure that products loaded onto trailer are stable and will not shift during transit and delivery. As needed, adjust load securement and load distribution on the truck.
• Operate tablets/phones to record information regarding deliveries and to 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 must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• 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.
• 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 U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must satisfy satisfactorily a drug test and an alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must satisfy satisfactorily the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.

• 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,…