Local City Driver

Saia; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics company that values its employees and fosters a culture of respect and collaboration. This role involves driving freight between terminals and customer facilities, ensuring timely and safe deliveries. With competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes your success and well-being. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience required.
• Must have a safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Plans routes and schedules for timely deliveries.

Skills

Class A commercial driver's license

Tractor trailer driving experience

Forklift operation

Ability to lift and move objects

Tools

Pallet jack

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: $28.00 - $32.25 per hour, based on experience

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A commercial driver's license.
• Safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements, including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples.
• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience.
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

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.

About the company

Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), with 2016 revenues of $1.2 billion, offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, and logistic services. The company operates 152 terminals in 36 states. With headquarters in Georgia, Saia employs...