Job Overview:
Old Dominion Freight Line is currently recruiting for a Line Haul Driver to join our OD Family Culture. Our Driver will successfully operate various tractor-trailer combinations over long distances. They typically work a 5 day work week and are home most nights which provides a great work-life balance for our drivers. OD's Line Haul Drivers average annual pay is $107,000. OD has a Tuition Reimbursement Program available for new graduates of a trucking school. Line haul Drivers are critical members of our OD Family as they help to accurately deliver our customer's freight and help keep our promises.
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.
- Operates BLU/DYMS and any other computer/internal freight monitoring systems required.
- Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must possess a valid commercial driver's license with doubles, triples, and tanker endorsements. Hazmat Preferred.
- 1 year 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 the ability to read, write and understand English, and perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.
- Must have the ability to properly operate hand held mini-computer when required.
- 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 extended periods, of time.
- 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 US Department of Transportation.
- Pass a Drug Test and satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable)
- Be at least 22 years of age
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $0.77 per mile
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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Ability to Relocate:
- Middletown, NY 10941: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person