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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.
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Job Requirements

21 years of age or older

Current Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples, Hazmat, and Tankers endorsements