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 governing 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, including tight or cross‑loading.
• Transport 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 and complete forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
• Hand‑load, re‑wrap, or stack freight as necessary.
• Ensure quality loading of all trailers and secure freight inside using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, ropes).
• Maintain frequent contact with service‑center personnel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Be available for work to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Must read, write, speak English, perform simple mathematics, and handle receipts, maps, road signs, and maintain logs.
• 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 at least 12months of previous tractor‑trailer driving experience, a graduate of a State‑certified licensed and safety‑department‑approved driving school, or completion of the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT‑8/88).
• Must operate hand‑held tablets when required.
• Good oral communication skills and ability to follow instructions 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, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Must satisfy medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must pass a drug test and an alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Must be at least 22years of age.
• Must attend; attendance is a requirement.

Sitting: Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11hours.

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, 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 36–66inches above ground; occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, and balancing is required.

Moving Materials: Must push freight up to 500lb on a dolly or cart, and occasionally handle freight over 300lb with or without a mechanical aid. Must lift and carry freight 1–100lb a distance of at least 1 foot, but usually no more than 100feet. Must load and unload full trailers with freight weighing up to 50,000lb.

Reaching: Must reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach above shoulder height or below waist level. Must maneuver controls while operating the truck.

Other: Must install and remove tire chains when required, use hand‑tools for skid, shrink wrap, pallets, and operating vehicle controls. Must perform safety checks, fuel vehicles, and monitor fluids. Must use cognitive skills for attention, memory, and reasoning while…