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Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver Jobs in Fargo, USA at Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Title: Class A CDL Line Haul Mileage Driver
Company: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Location: Fargo, USA
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Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Line Haul Driver to join our OD Family Culture. As a Line Haul Driver, you will operate various tractor-trailer combinations over long distances, playing a key role in delivering our customers’ freight with precision and reliability. Our drivers typically work a 5-day workweek and are home most nights, offering a strong work-life balance.
With an average annual pay of $107,000, this position also includes a Tuition Reimbursement Program for recent trucking school graduates. If you’re a safety-focused driver with a commitment to excellence and enjoy a dynamic work environment, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our OD Family.
** Job Summary
** Line Haul Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between customer service centers and customer facilities or work sites outside of the service center’s geographic area. They sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations.
** Primary 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.
* Perform pre-trip inspections of vehicles before beginning trip. Ensuring that products loaded onto trailer are stable and will not shift during transit and delivery. As needed, the driver will be responsible for adjusting load securement and load distribution on the truck.
* Operates tablets/phones to record information regarding deliveries and to begin navigation.
* Unsecure freight for delivery and unloads freight at drop-off location with a hand truck.
* Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time.
* This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks as assigned.
** Job Qualifications
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* Education:
* Must be able to read, write and speak English
Experience:
* Must have 12 months previous tractor trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school, acceptable to Old Dominion and/or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion truck driver training program (ODTDT 8/88)
* Must have the ability to read, write speak English, and perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.
* Must have the ability to properly operate hand held mini-computer when required.
* Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and extended periods, of time.
* Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with double/triple trailers, tanker, and hazardous material endorsements.
* Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
* Must be available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time.
* Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the US Department of Transportation.
* Must satisfactorily pass a drug test.
* Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable)
* Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
** Physical Demands
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* (Sitting) Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
* (Standing/Walking) Must be able to stand and walk on surfaces such as concrete, pavement, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.* (Bending/Stooping/Kneeling) Must be able to perform occasional squatting to handle, position and secure freight. Must be able to…