Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

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Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.  •  Knoxville, TN (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Mileage rate is $0.820 per mile

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Full-Time pay beginning at $.798/mile for Transportation/Linehaul Drivers (Average $2,200/week)
  • No doubles
  • Work-life balance
  • Quality hours
  • Friendly & Positive culture
  • New equipment
  • Clean facilities
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
  • 401(k) plan, Company match

Responsibilities

Transportation Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers

  • Perform pre and post trip inspections on tractor/trailer
  • Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary
  • Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
  • Interact and converse with internal customers
  • Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed
  • Be available for irregular work schedules, extended trips away from domiciled Service Center, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
  • Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines

Qualifications

  • At least 23 years of age
  • At least 18 months of commercial driving experience
  • Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement
  • Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card
  • No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years
  • Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
  • Basic math skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States
  • Able to pass a drug screen

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and perform routine physical tasks associated with driving and equipment inspections. Duties may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, ascending and descending from the vehicle, and handling equipment, with occasional manual handling of freight. * 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.

Benefits

  • Stable and growing organization
  • Full-Time pay beginning at $.82/mile
  • No doubles
  • Work-life balance
  • Quality Hours
  • Friendly & Positive culture
  • New Equipment
  • Clean facilities
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
  • Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
  • 401(k) plan, Company match
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

About Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.

Welcome to the official Dayton Freight Lines Linkedin Page. Many companies deliver freight, Dayton Freight delivers SERVICE! This page will help communicate our philosophy, culture, achievements and career opportunities.

Company Overview

Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free LTL freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. With 54 Service Centers in the Midwest region, Dayton Freight offers shippers 1 or 2 day service to thousands of points throughout an 13 state area. With our Strategic Alliance Network, we can serve all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam.

With an emphasis on company-owned facilities and a culture that is professional, positive and people-centered, we attribute our growth to the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers and business partners.

Our Mission

"The mission of Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is to be the recognized leader in providing high quality regional LTL transportation services. We will accomplish our mission through trained and empowered employees who are dedicated to continuous improvements that focus on our customers and internal processes. Our ultimate measure of success will come from customer loyalty and partnerships. The services provided by Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. are the end result of our efforts and designed to meet or exceed our customers’ needs and expectations."​

Our Vision

Delivering Value Today. Driving The Standard For Tomorrow

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Dayton, Ohio
Year Founded
1981
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