Local Class A CDL Driver — Home Daily, Tuition Reim

Old Dominion Freight Line; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Accounts

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers

Training & growth opportunities

Promote from within

Job summary

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a Local P&D or City Driver to move freight between service centers and customer locations. You will ensure timely, safe deliveries while upholding high standards of accuracy and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a valid Class A CDL with required endorsements, a clean driving record, and 12 months of tractor-trailer experience or completion of an approved training program. Day-to-day duties include safe driving, loading/unloading, and compliance with DOT rules.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to read, write, speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations with general mental abilities to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements.
• Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must have 12 months previous tractor-trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, and/or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT-8/88)
• Must have the ability to operate hand held tablets when required.
• Must have good oral communications skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio or by phone.
• Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Must satisfactorily pass a drug test.
• Must satisfactorily pass and alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
• Must have at least 22 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test and alcohol test.
• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
• Read and interpret shipping labels. Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
• Be available for work, to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Skills

English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a Local P&D or City Driver to move freight between service centers and customer locations. You will ensure timely, safe deliveries while upholding high standards of accuracy and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a valid Class A CDL with required endorsements, a clean driving record, and 12 months of tractor-trailer experience or completion of an approved training program. Day-to-day duties include safe driving, loading/unloading, and compliance with DOT rules.