Line Haul Truck Driver at SAIA LTL Freight
Newburgh, NY 12551
About the Job
Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what _going further_ is all about.
Job Summary
Saia LTL Freight is currently hiring for Class A Line Haul Drivers. Our Drivers will operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances, between company terminals or yards, company facilities and customer facilities or work sites. About 80% of our line haul drivers have set runs and are home most days of the week. Our average line haul pay is over $100,000 per year!
Job Responsibilities
Operate tractor-trailer safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials
Conducts thorough pre and post trip inspections of equipment to determine if equipment is ready to go, safety to operate, and properly placard according to the nature and amount of the cargo contained.
Drops, hooks spots, switches and otherwise interchanges equipment including hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear on semi-trailers and/or the front support on converter dollies and pup trailers.
Verifies the load against the shipping papers, noting any overages, shortages or damages.
Safety operates tractor-trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned.
Provide professional representation of the company when in contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public.
Job Requirements
21 years of age or older
Current Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples, Hazmat, and Tankers endorsements
1 year tractor trailer experience with some experience in the last 24 months
OTR experience helpful
Must have basic understanding of hand held mobile applications
Compensation Range:
$0.730 CPM to $0.815 CPM
Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.
Make Your Move
At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.
Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $0.73 - $0.81 per mile
Benefits:
Referral program
Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Work Location: In person
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what _going further_ is all about.
Job Summary
Saia LTL Freight is currently hiring for Class A Line Haul Drivers. Our Drivers will operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances, between company terminals or yards, company facilities and customer facilities or work sites. About 80% of our line haul drivers have set runs and are home most days of the week. Our average line haul pay is over $100,000 per year!
Job Responsibilities
Operate tractor-trailer safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials
Conducts thorough pre and post trip inspections of equipment to determine if equipment is ready to go, safety to operate, and properly placard according to the nature and amount of the cargo contained.
Drops, hooks spots, switches and otherwise interchanges equipment including hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear on semi-trailers and/or the front support on converter dollies and pup trailers.
Verifies the load against the shipping papers, noting any overages, shortages or damages.
Safety operates tractor-trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned.
Provide professional representation of the company when in contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public.
Job Requirements
21 years of age or older
Current Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples, Hazmat, and Tankers endorsements
1 year tractor trailer experience with some experience in the last 24 months
OTR experience helpful
Must have basic understanding of hand held mobile applications
Compensation Range:
$0.730 CPM to $0.815 CPM
Benefits
At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.
Make Your Move
At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.
Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $0.73 - $0.81 per mile
Benefits:
Referral program
Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Work Location: In person