Straight Truck Driver

Saia; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; 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 days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job summary

Saia Logistics is seeking reliable drivers to join our delivery team in Elk Grove, CA. You will operate 26' straight trucks within a defined service area, sorting, loading, and unloading freight at commercial and residential sites to meet customer expectations.

These full-time roles offer competitive pay and benefits, with no CDL required for this position. Expect 8+ hour shifts, early mornings, and frequent stops while maintaining a strong focus on safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license in the state of residence.
• Pass background check and drug screen.
• Able to lift and move heavy packages.
• Read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate 26' straight trucks within the service area.
• Sort, load and unload freight at delivery sites.
• Deliver to commercial and residential locations.
• Make 10+ delivery stops per shift when required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

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
• 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.

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.

$28.15 - $33.20 Per Hour

Pay Range: 28.15-33.20 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.