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Old Dominion Freight Line Class A CDL Local Driver in San Jose, California

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

$5000 sign on bonus, see below for rules and qualifications.

Old Dominion Freight Line is currently recruiting for a Local Pickup & Delivery Driver or City Driver. Our Local P & D Driver will successfully operate various tractor-trailer combinations between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within the Service Centers geographic service area. Truck drivers also sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at various companies and customer locations. OD's Pick up & Delivery Drivers average annual pay is $81,000. OD has a Tuition Reimbursement Program available for new graduates of a trucking school. Local Drivers are critical members of our OD Family; they help to accurately deliver and pick up our customer's freight. Allowing OD to help keep our promises.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.

  • Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.

  • 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.

  • Be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.

Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or equivalent preferred

  • 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 commercial driver's license with doubles, triples, and tanker endorsements. Hazmat Preferred.

  • 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 school.

  • Must be at least 22 years of age.

Working Days:

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,

Working Shift:

AM / PM

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

Compensation Range :

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

$17.75 - $36.55

Rules and Qualifications for $5000 sign on bonus

  • Total $5000; $1000 upon start date, $1000 at 6 months of active employment, $1500 at 1 year, and $1500 at 18 months.

  • Candidate must have at least 1 years of LT/TL experience, a valid Class A CDL, and acceptable DOT/Safety driving record (reviewed after offer is made)

  • Will be disqualified for any further payouts if employee has a major preventable accident that may potentially result in termination during the 18-month incentive period

  • Employee must repay a previous incentive payout if they voluntarily terminate their employment within 6 months of a payout during the 18-month period (e.g. if they resign within 6 months following the 1-year incentive payout, they must repay that portion of the incentive)

  • Only select service centers are approved for this sign on bonus along with only select positions, (e.g. P&D, Line Haul, or Teams only).

  • OD has the discretion to end this program at any time and interpret any eligibility requirements.

Join the OD Family Today!As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

  • Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

  • Flex Spending Accounts

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Life Insurance

  • Wellness Program

  • Credit Union access, Vacation & Holiday

  • “Birthday Holiday” who doesn’t love some extra attention on their Birthday?

    Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s).

California Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice/Policy (https://www.odfl.com/us/en/careers/ca-careers-policy.html)

Welcome to Old Dominion. If you are looking for a new career with the best LTL (Less-than-Truckload) carrier in the industry you’ve come to the right place. Many companies tout their family atmosphere, but at OD it truly is a reality. We’ve grown from our humble beginnings of a single truck and one route in 1934 started by Earl and Lillian Congdon to a company of over 23,000 employees. At OD we strive daily to keep the family spirit alive and help the world keep promises.

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