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Saia Inc.

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • El Centro
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have a Class A CDL, a clean motor vehicle report with necessary endorsements, 1+ years of driving experience, and skills in hooking/unhooking trailers and handling dollies.
  • You will drive trucks for freight delivery, handle loading/unloading, plan routes, conduct inspections, maintain paperwork, and address delivery-related issues.

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
  • Willingness to work long hauls and overnight hours
  • Prior experience hooking and unhooking trailers, handling dollies, and making and breaking trailer sets

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.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Local City Driver at Saia?

The primary responsibilities include driving tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight, sorting and handling freight, planning routes and schedules, following safety and quality control procedures, and serving as the first point of contact for delivery-related issues.

What is the pay rate for the Local City Driver position?

The pay rate for the Local City Driver position ranges from $31.25 to $34.25 per hour, based on experience.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Preferred qualifications include a Class A commercial driver's license, a safe motor vehicle report with applicable endorsements (including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples), at least 1 year of tractor trailer driving experience, and experience in hooking and unhooking trailers.

Are there specific working hours for the Local City Driver role?

Yes, candidates should be willing to work long hauls and overnight hours as needed.

What benefits does Saia offer to its employees?

Saia is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, as well as rewarding superior employee performance to help build successful careers.

How does Saia ensure a positive work culture?

Saia fosters a positive work culture driven by core values such as dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, and safety, along with collaboration among employees.

Is experience with cargo handling required?

Yes, prior experience with hooking and unhooking trailers, handling dollies, and making and breaking trailer sets is preferred.

Can I expect support from leadership and the team starting on day one?

Yes, Saia emphasizes strong support from leadership and team members from the very first day of employment.

How many terminals does Saia have across the country?

Saia has hundreds of terminals across the country and is continually growing.

What should I do if I experience a delivery-related issue?

As a Local City Driver, you will be the first point of contact for delivery-related issues and will follow established procedures to address these concerns.

Saia Inc.

Transportation
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We’re people-focused and safety-driven – with a history of stability that comes from over a century in the industry. When you join us, you get a team that has your back, leadership that’s always ready to listen and a culture built on doing things the right way – for our people, customers, and community. So if you’re ready to learn, grow and build a successful future, let’s go further, together.