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Line Haul Driver

Saia, Inc • West Boston (WBN), MA • Posted 11 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $70,000-$78,300/yr • Mid Level

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Saia LTL Freight is seeking Class A Line Haul Drivers to operate various tractor-trailer combinations over long distances between company terminals or yards, company facilities, and customer facilities or work sites. The role involves operating equipment safely within DOT regulations, conducting pre and post trip inspections, and ensuring the safe transportation of goods. Many drivers enjoy set runs and are home most days of the week, with an average annual pay of over $100,000.

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

Qualifications

Required

  • 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
  • Must have basic understanding of hand held mobile applications

Preferred

  • OTR experience

Full Job Description

**Job Description**

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.

Position Summary

Drives freight between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within a defined geographic area. Ensures freight is delivered in a claims-free and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.

Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various company and customer locations.

Plans routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.

Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.

Retains and maintains records, forms, and load-related paperwork.

Serves as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

Pay Rate: $.70 - $.78 per mile

**Job Requirements**

Preferred Qualifications

Class A commercial driver's license.

Safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements, including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples.

1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience.

Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.

Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

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