Local City Driver

Saia LTL Freight; West Columbia (SC); Vor Ort; USD 39.743 - 45.805; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

A logistics and transportation company is seeking a Truck Driver to deliver freight between terminals and customers. The ideal candidate should have a valid Class A CDL and at least 1 year of driving experience. The pay rate ranges from $28.85 to $33.25 per hour based on experience. This role offers an opportunity to join a positive culture focused on safety and respect.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.

Aufgaben

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various locations.
• Plans routes and schedules for timely deliveries.

Kenntnisse

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Jobbeschreibung

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

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: $28.85 - $33.25 per hour, based on experience.

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 to perform tasks including but not limited to: conversing with co-workers and the public; understanding instructions and regulations; reviewing and completing shipping documents, reports and records.

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.