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Get Access To All JobsAre 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.
Old Dominion is seeking a hardworking and reliable individual to join the OD Family as a Local P&D or City Driver. In this role, you'll play an essential part in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of freight between our service centers and customer locations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for accuracy, safety, and efficiency, with a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of service. OD's Pick up & Delivery Drivers average annual pay is $81,000. This position is eligible for OD's Tuition Reimbursement Program, available for new graduates of an approved trucking school. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, excel at meeting deadlines, and take pride in ensuring freight arrives on time and in excellent condition, we encourage you to apply.
Job Summary
Local P&D or City Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center's geographic area. They sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test and alcohol test.
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines. Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
- Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
- Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
- 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.
- Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
- Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
- Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
- Be available for work, to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
- 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 (CDL-A) with hazardous materials, and twin/triple trailer endorsements.
- Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- 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 program (ODTDT-8/88).
- Must have the ability to operate hand held tablets when required.
- Must have good oral communications skills.
- Must be able to follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio or by phone.
- Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
- Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Must satisfactorily pass a drug test.
- Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable).
- Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
- Must be at least 22 years of age.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- (Sitting) Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
- (Standing/Walking) Must be able to stand and walk on surfaces such as concrete, pavement, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
- (Bending/Stooping/Kneeling) Must be able to perform frequent squatting to handle, position and secure freight. Must be able to perform frequent crouching and kneeling to handle, position and secure freight, and conduct pre-trip inspections of trucks.
- (Climbing) Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab many times a day. Cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and hand holds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing.
- (Moving Materials) Must be able to perform frequent pushing of freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pushing of freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid. Must be able to perform frequent pulling of freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pulling of freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid.
- Must be able to frequently perform lifting and carrying freight weighing 1 pound to 100 pounds of varying size and shape a distance of at least 1 foot but usually no more than 100 feet. Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds. This could involve moving 100-pound containers to and from floor level to carts, stacks, conveyors or platforms, over four feet high, balancing 300 pound drums on their rims and rolling them into position or stowing cartons or other merchandise overhead that weigh as much as 100 pounds each. This type of activity could precede or follow as much as 11 hours of driving.
- (Reaching) Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level. Must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck.
- (Other) Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
- Must be able to use right, left or both hands to get in and out of truck, wrapping and unwrapping shrink wrap, securing and unsecuring pallets, using pallet jack or hand truck, using the steering wheel, buttons on lift gates, etc.
- Must be able to grip with right, left or both hands to use handles to get in and out of the truck, holding tablet, using pallet jacks or hand trucks, holding the steering wheel, securing straps, cardboard, airbags, etc.
- Must be able to pinch fingers on the right, left or both hands to shrink wrap, secure and unsecure straps, utilize clip boards, utilize tablets, etc.
- Must be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, lock and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.
- Must be able to use cognitive skills for:
- paying attention to surroundings, including traffic, truck inspections, freight, gates, etc.
- long-term and short-term memory for inspecting areas, breaking down pallets, carrying products, driving in traffic and for safety
- logic and reasoning in reading manifests, tablets, navigation, road signs, reading boxes and order numbers
- Auditory and visual processing to inspect trucks, driving, reading, listening for horns and/or other traffic and speaking with customers
- Must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
- Must satisfactorily pass any physical testing requirements which is consistent with the job requirements discussed above.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Attendance is a requirement.
Work Environment
The work environment described below represents those that an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of the job, the employees will be exposed to various work environments which may include working with or around others while loading and unloading, working in an enclosed vehicle while driving, loading and unloading in an enclosed trailer, exposure to all weather conditions, noise levels that vary from quiet to loud and with lighting conditions that could be extremely bright or low light.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
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.
Join the OD Family Today!
As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:
- Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
- Vision & Dental
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
- Training and growth opportunities to build a career
- We prioritize our OD family of employees
- Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
- National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
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).
If you have questions regarding this posting or require assistance with the application process, please click here for contact information.
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.
Old Dominion is seeking a hardworking and reliable individual to join the OD Family as a Local P&D or City Driver. In this role, you'll play an essential part in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of freight between our service centers and customer locations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for accuracy, safety, and efficiency, with a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of service. OD's Pick up & Delivery Drivers average annual pay is $81,000. This position is eligible for OD's Tuition Reimbursement Program, available for new graduates of an approved trucking school. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, excel at meeting deadlines, and take pride in ensuring freight arrives on time and in excellent condition, we encourage you to apply.
Job Summary
Local P&D or City Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations between company service centers and customer facilities or work sites within the service center's geographic area. They sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at company and customer locations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test and alcohol test.
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines. Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross loading.
- Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
- Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.
- 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.
- Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
- Insure the quality loading of all trailers.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).
- Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.
- Be available for work, to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- This is not an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities and duties. Employees are expected and must be able to perform all duties and tasks as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
- 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 (CDL-A) with hazardous materials, and twin/triple trailer endorsements.
- Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.
- 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 program (ODTDT-8/88).
- Must have the ability to operate hand held tablets when required.
- Must have good oral communications skills.
- Must be able to follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio or by phone.
- Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
- Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance and transportation of hazardous materials.
- Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Must satisfactorily pass a drug test.
- Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable).
- Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.
- Must be at least 22 years of age.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- (Sitting) Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours.
- (Standing/Walking) Must be able to stand and walk on surfaces such as concrete, pavement, wood and metal and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
- (Bending/Stooping/Kneeling) Must be able to perform frequent squatting to handle, position and secure freight. Must be able to perform frequent crouching and kneeling to handle, position and secure freight, and conduct pre-trip inspections of trucks.
- (Climbing) Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle's cab many times a day. Cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and hand holds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing.
- (Moving Materials) Must be able to perform frequent pushing of freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pushing of freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid. Must be able to perform frequent pulling of freight weighing up to 500 pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pulling of freight weighing more than 300 pounds with or without a mechanical aid.
- Must be able to frequently perform lifting and carrying freight weighing 1 pound to 100 pounds of varying size and shape a distance of at least 1 foot but usually no more than 100 feet. Must be able to load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds. This could involve moving 100-pound containers to and from floor level to carts, stacks, conveyors or platforms, over four feet high, balancing 300 pound drums on their rims and rolling them into position or stowing cartons or other merchandise overhead that weigh as much as 100 pounds each. This type of activity could precede or follow as much as 11 hours of driving.
- (Reaching) Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level. Must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck.
- (Other) Must be able to install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
- Must be able to use right, left or both hands to get in and out of truck, wrapping and unwrapping shrink wrap, securing and unsecuring pallets, using pallet jack or hand truck, using the steering wheel, buttons on lift gates, etc.
- Must be able to grip with right, left or both hands to use handles to get in and out of the truck, holding tablet, using pallet jacks or hand trucks, holding the steering wheel, securing straps, cardboard, airbags, etc.
- Must be able to pinch fingers on the right, left or both hands to shrink wrap, secure and unsecure straps, utilize clip boards, utilize tablets, etc.
- Must be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, lock and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.
- Must be able to use cognitive skills for:
- paying attention to surroundings, including traffic, truck inspections, freight, gates, etc.
- long-term and short-term memory for inspecting areas, breaking down pallets, carrying products, driving in traffic and for safety
- logic and reasoning in reading manifests, tablets, navigation, road signs, reading boxes and order numbers
- Auditory and visual processing to inspect trucks, driving, reading, listening for horns and/or other traffic and speaking with customers
- Must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
- Must satisfactorily pass any physical testing requirements which is consistent with the job requirements discussed above.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.
- Attendance is a requirement.
Work Environment
The work environment described below represents those that an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of the job, the employees will be exposed to various work environments which may include working with or around others while loading and unloading, working in an enclosed vehicle while driving, loading and unloading in an enclosed trailer, exposure to all weather conditions, noise levels that vary from quiet to loud and with lighting conditions that could be extremely bright or low light.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
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.
Join the OD Family Today!
As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:
- Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
- Vision & Dental
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
- Training and growth opportunities to build a career
- We prioritize our OD family of employees
- Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
- National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers
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).
If you have questions regarding this posting or require assistance with the application process, please click here for contact information.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Old Dominion Freight Line Green Card Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target technical and engineering roles
Old Dominion's Green Card sponsorships tend to cluster in technical and operations-facing positions. Roles in systems engineering, logistics technology, and fleet management align most closely with the company's documented sponsorship history in the automotive freight space.
Understand the PERM labor certification process
Green Card sponsorship at Old Dominion typically begins with PERM, where the company must advertise the role and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Starting in a role that clearly requires specialized skills strengthens your candidacy for this process.
Build tenure before raising Green Card
Old Dominion sponsors selectively, so proving your value in the role first matters. Employees who have demonstrated consistent performance and hard-to-replace expertise in freight logistics are better positioned to receive Green Card support from the company.
Clarify sponsorship intent during hiring
Ask directly whether the specific role has a history of Green Card sponsorship during the interview process. Not all departments at Old Dominion sponsor equally, and getting clarity early prevents investing in a path that may not lead to permanent residency support.
Search verified sponsorship history before applying
Confirming a company's actual Green Card track record before applying saves time. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, helping you focus on Old Dominion roles with documented Green Card filings rather than guessing.
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Does Old Dominion Freight Line sponsor Green Card visas?
Yes, Old Dominion Freight Line does sponsor Green Card visas. The company files EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for qualifying employees, primarily in technical, engineering, and operations roles. Sponsorship is selective rather than broad, so candidates in specialized positions with demonstrated performance are the most likely to receive support.
Which roles and departments at Old Dominion Freight Line are most likely to receive Green Card sponsorship?
Green Card sponsorship at Old Dominion tends to be concentrated in roles requiring specialized expertise, particularly in systems engineering, logistics technology, fleet operations, and IT. Positions tied to the company's freight and automotive supply chain infrastructure are more likely to qualify than generalist or administrative roles.
How does the Green Card application process work at Old Dominion Freight Line?
Old Dominion typically sponsors Green Cards through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. The process begins with PERM labor certification, where the company conducts a formal recruitment effort to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available. Once PERM is approved, Old Dominion files an I-140 immigrant petition, after which you proceed through consular processing or adjustment of status.
How long does the Green Card process take at Old Dominion Freight Line?
The timeline depends heavily on your country of birth and the visa category used. PERM certification alone can take several months to over a year. For applicants born in India or China, priority date backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories can extend the total wait significantly. Your immigration attorney will be the best source for current wait estimates based on your specific situation.
How do I improve my chances of getting Green Card sponsorship at Old Dominion Freight Line?
Start by confirming that your target role has a documented sponsorship history. Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by verified Green Card sponsorship, so you can identify Old Dominion positions with real filing history before applying. Once hired, building a record of specialized, hard-to-replace contributions in a role tied to freight operations or logistics technology puts you in the strongest position to request sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card sponsorship at Old Dominion Freight Line?
Employers sponsoring a Green Card through the PERM labor certification process must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role. The Department of Labor determines this rate based on the specific job title, location, and experience level. The prevailing wage is locked in during the PERM filing and applies through the entire Green Card process. You can look up current rates using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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