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. Dept. 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.
• Familiarity with, and in some cases ability 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Ability to read, write, speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Valid ClassA Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• 12months previous tractor‑trailer driving experience and/or graduation from a State‑Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, and/or satisfactory completion of the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT‑8/88).
• Ability to operate handheld tablets when required.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and take directions via two‑way radio or phone.
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Satisfactory completion of a drug and alcohol test.
• Satisfactory completion of the Old Dominion orientation/training program by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Minimum age of 22 years.

(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/Stoop/Kneeling) Must be able to perform frequent squatting, crouching and kneeling to handle, position and secure freight; conduct pre‑trip inspections of trucks.

(Climbing) Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab many times a day; cab floor level generally 36–66 inches above ground; requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing.

(Moving Materials) Must be able to push freight up to 500lb on dolly or cart (occasionally more than 300lb) and pull freight up to 500lb; perform frequent lifting and carrying freight 1–100lb over at least 1ft but usually no more than 100ft; load and unload full trailers weighing as much as 50,000lb, including moving 100‑lb containers to and from floor level to carts, stacks, conveyors or platforms.

(Reaching) Must be able to reach for freight at waist level, above shoulder height or below waist level; maneuver and direct controls to operate truck.

Must have skills and abilities described above and be able to pass any physical testing requirements consistent with the job requirements.

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