*Job Summary*
Saia LTL Freight is currently hiring for Local Pick up & Delivery drivers.
Our Local P&D driver will operate various tractor-trailer combinations between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within the terminals geographic service area.
Our Drivers will sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at various companies and customer locations.
Our Pickup and Delivery drivers typically work Monday-Friday and are home daily.
Our local drivers typically have the weekends off and are paid overtime after 45 hours for the week (unless other local laws apply).
*Job Responsibilities*
* Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations
* Understand and carry out oral or written instructions, including those on freight bills, manifests and other shipping documents to determine the nature and amount of freight loaded
* Use safe handling and lifting procedures to load and unload freight with the assistance of hand trucks, pallet jacks and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange and rearrange freight.
* Provide professional representation of the company when in contact with public safety, law enforcement officials and the general public.
*Preferred Qualifications*
* 21 years of age or older
* Current Class A CDL
* 1 year tractor trailer experience with some experience in the last 24 months
* Doubles/Triples, Hazmat, and Tankers endorsements
* Basic understanding of hand held mobile applications
Experience:
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a clean driving record.
- Proven experience as a delivery driver or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with various types of commercial vehicles, such as roll-off trucks, tractor-trailers, refrigerated trailers, dump trucks, and forklifts.
- Knowledge of safe driving practices and traffic laws/regulations.
- Ability to navigate efficiently using GPS or other routing systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.
00 - $34.
50 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Trucking driver type:
* Company driver
Trucking home time:
* Home daily
Trucking route:
* Local
Work Location: In person
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