Local City Driver

Job Description

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.

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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.

• 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: $31.45 - $35.80 per hour, based on experience

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver s License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within the past 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds to and from trailers.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language to perform job tasks, including handling and reviewing shipping documents, and understanding instructions and regulations.

• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and safety procedures.
• Proven track record of safe driving and on-time deliveries.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with customers and terminal staff.
• Experience using electronic logging devices or other driver technology systems.

At Saia, your success is our success! We provide what you need to build an awesome career and are committed to rewarding superior employee performance.

At Saia, our people drive our success. We offer a positive culture focused on core values like dignity, respect, customer focus, and safety. With hundreds of terminals nationwide, we re always looking for motivated individuals to join our team.

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.