Class A CDL Local Driver

Old Dominion is seeking a hardworking and reliable individual to join the OD Family as a Local P&D or City Driver. In this role, you'll play an essential part in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of freight between our service centers and customer locations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for accuracy, safety, and efficiency, with a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of service.

OD's Pick up & Delivery Drivers average annual pay is $81,000. This position is eligible for OD's Tuition Reimbursement Program, available for new graduates of an approved trucking school. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, excel at meeting deadlines, and take pride in ensuring freight arrives on time and in excellent condition, we encourage you to apply.
** 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.
** Primary Responsibilities
*** 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.
* 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.
** Job Qualifications
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* 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 commercial driver's license (CDL-A) with hazardous materials, and twin/triple trailer endorsements.
* Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
* Must have 12 months 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 hand held tablets when required.
* Must have good oral communications 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.
* Must satisfactorily pass and 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.
** Physical Demands
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* (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 frequent squatting to handle, position and secure freight. Must be able to perform frequent 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 many times a day.

Cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with…