Straight Truck Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Saia LTL Freight in New York's Deer Park area is hiring Straight Truck Delivery Drivers to operate 26' straight trucks within the service area, loading and unloading freight at customer sites, and coordinating with the team to ensure timely deliveries. No CDL is required for this role.

This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, 401(k), and paid time off. Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and have a high school diploma and valid

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass criminal background check and drug screen.
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate 26' straight trucks within the service area.
• Deliver to commercial and residential locations; load and unload freight.
• Coordinate with customers and team for timely deliveries.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Background check

Drug screen

Lift heavy packages

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Liftgate

Pallet jack

Two-wheeler

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking reliable drivers with a great driving record and a passion for customer service to join the Saia Logistics delivery team. Our Straight Truck Delivery Drivers operate 26' straight trucks within the geographic service area, driving between company and customer delivery sites. These drivers sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various commercial and residential locations.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Please note that a commercial driver's license is not required for this position.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills

Driver Safety Requirements

1. Minimum Safety Qualifications Standards for Applicants for Driving Positions
2. No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations in any vehicle within three (3) years of the date of application.
3. No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within a six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of application.

$30.30 - $35.85 Per Hour

Pay Range: 30.30-35.85 per_hour, 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

Eligible candidates must:

• Be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and law enforcement officials.
• Be comfortable working in inclement weather, making frequent delivery stops (10 or more per shift).
• Be capable of operating liftgate, pallet jack, two-wheeler, forklift, and similar freight handling tools.
• Expect to:
  • Work 8+ hour days, typically Monday-Friday, between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  • Perform unloading and loading tasks at the company facility.
  • Deliver a full route, which may be planned up to 10 hours, but possibly completed in less.