Local City Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 48,216; 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 LTL Freight is seeking a professional Truck Driver to move freight between company terminals and customer sites within a defined area. You will drive tractor trailers, handle and secure loads, plan routes for timely deliveries, and ensure safety and compliance with DOT procedures.

Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits await the right candidate. Qualifications include a 21+ year old status, HS diploma or GED, valid CDL A with hazmat/tanker/twin trailer endorsements, and English

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL A 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 past 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations in the past 6 months.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements

Tools

Electronic logging devices (ELD) experience

Forklift & pallet jack experience

Job description

Job Description

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

Drives freight between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within a defined geographic area. Ensures freight is delivered in a claims-free and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various 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.

Pay Rate: $30.55 - $35.30 per hour, 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.