Line Haul Driver

Saia Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401(k) with immediate vesting & team-m

Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation

Personal/Sick Days

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Saia is seeking a professional truck driver to operate tractor trailers over long distances, delivering freight safely and efficiently. You will follow pre- and post-trip procedures, maintain logs, and comply with DOT rules while adapting to varied weather and road conditions.

Qualifications include a valid Class A CDL with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements, at least one year of verifiable driving experience, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and willingness to work nights,

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and 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 suspensions for moving violations in the last 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations in the last 6 months.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and endure varying temperatures.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong reading, writing, and comprehension of English for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pickup freight between terminals and facilities.
• Travels regionally and cross-regionally with singles, doubles, or triples.
• Follows pre-trip and post-trip procedures and DOT regulations.
• Conducts inspections and maintains logs and load paperwork.
• Maintains equipment in compliance with DOT guidelines.

Skills

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one -from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity -from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Operates various tractor trailer combinations over long distances to deliver freight in a safe, claims-free, and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pickup freight between company terminals, customer facilities, or meeting points.
• Travels regionally and cross-regionally while pulling single, double, or triple trailers.
• Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
• Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
• Hooks, unhooks, and assesses equipment in compliance with Department of Transportation guidelines.
• Retains and maintains records, logs, forms, and load-related paperwork.

Pay Rate: $.774 - $.866 per mile, based on experience

Pay Range: - , General Benefits:

Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision

Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Free Short-term Disability

401(k) with immediate vesting & company match

Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (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 to and from trailers.
• 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 in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; understand highway traffic signs and signals; and accurately review and complete various shipping documents, reports and records required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety procedures.
• Proven track record of safe driving and on-time deliveries.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with customers and terminal staff.
• Experience using electronic logging devices or other driver technology systems.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team.

So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.