CDL Local Driver – Flexible Hours & Great Benefits

Saia; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Holiday pay

Paid vacation & sick days

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Saia is seeking a professional truck driver to transport freight between company terminals and customer facilities within a defined geographic area. The role emphasizes safety, timely deliveries, and cost efficiency, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, route planning, and maintaining documentation, while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A CDL with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• No DUI/DWI, or license suspension for moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within the past 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at company and customer locations.
• Plans routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
• Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
• Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
• Retains and maintains records, forms, and load-related paperwork.
• Serves as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

ELD systems

Job description

Saia is seeking a professional truck driver to transport freight between company terminals and customer facilities within a defined geographic area. The role emphasizes safety, timely deliveries, and cost efficiency, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, route planning, and maintaining documentation, while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and company policies.