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About the Role

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated Line Haul Driver to join their team. This role involves operating tractor-trailer combinations over long distances, ensuring reliable freight delivery. The position offers a strong work-life balance with a typical 5-day workweek and home most nights. The company emphasizes a family culture, teamwork, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations.
Meet or exceed medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation.
Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure proper load securement.
Operate tablets/phones for delivery information and navigation.
Unsecure freight for delivery and unload freight with a hand truck.
Be available for around-the-clock shifts and extended periods away from home.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Must have 12 months previous tractor trailer driving experience or be a graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school.
Must have the ability to read, write speak English, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Must have the ability to properly operate hand held mini-computer.
Must have knowledge of DOT regulations.
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 and be able to be away from home for extended periods.
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.
Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for up to 11 hours.
Must be able to stand and walk on various surfaces.
Must be able to perform occasional squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab frequently.
Must be able to perform frequent pushing and pulling of freight up to 500 pounds.
Must be able to perform frequent carrying of freight up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 50,000 pounds.
Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach above shoulder height or below waist level.
Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required.
Must be able to use right, left or both hands for various tasks including operating controls and securing freight.
Must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
Must be able to grip with right, left or both hands.
Must be able to pinch fingers on the right, left or both hands.
Must be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations.
Must be able to use cognitive skills for attention, memory, logic, reasoning, and processing.
Attendance is a requirement.

Skills

Tractor-trailer driving
DOT regulations
Pre-trip inspections
Load securement
Tablet/phone operation
Hand truck operation
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Double/triple trailers endorsement
Tanker endorsement
Hazardous material endorsement
Vehicle safety systems
Vehicle control systems
Manual transmission operation
Cognitive skills (attention, memory, logic, reasoning, processing)
Auditory processing
Visual processing

Location

Various customer service centers and customer facilities

Work Type

Full Time
Long distance driving
Around the clock shifts

Experience Level

12 months previous tractor trailer driving experience
Graduate of a State Certified and Licensed truck driving school
Satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion truck driver training program

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent (implied by English proficiency requirement)

Salary/Compensations

$21.45 - $40.25 per hour
Average annual pay of $107,000

Benefits

Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
Vision & Dental
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Accounts
401k Retirement plan with company match
Additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
12 Days Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
Training and growth opportunities
Ability to advance through promote from within philosophy
National Career Opportunities Available
Bonus eligible

About the Company

Old Dominion is one of the nation's leading LTL carriers with over 90 years of experience.
They prioritize people, deliver premium service, and operate with strong values.
The company fosters a family culture and is committed to being the Best in the Game.
They offer careers built on trust, teamwork, and opportunity.

Equal Opportunity

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).