About the position

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.

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.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Recent trucking school graduates are eligible for a Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers