Old Dominion Linehaul Driver(Gig)-Norwalk
Opportunity in Norwalk
Position: Old Dominion Linehaul Driver (Flexible/Contract, Norwalk) Employer: Old Dominion Freight Line (Hiring in Norwalk) Location: Norwalk, CT
Pay: $7k-$10k/Month (approx. $102k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Project-based work with clear objectives.
Day-to-Day
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Norwalk location.
- This Norwalk-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Old Dominion Freight Line team in Norwalk, CT is growing.
- Benefit from working in Norwalk, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.
Drive for the Best in LTL: Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is widely recognized as the premier Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carrier in North America, boasting industry-leading safety records, incredibly low claim ratios, and a workforce that is treated like family. We are actively seeking elite CDL-A professionals for the role of Old Dominion Linehaul Driver. In this high-mileage, nighttime role, you are the critical artery connecting our national network of service centers. You will transport consolidated LTL freight primarily overnight, ensuring goods arrive at their destination terminals by morning. If you want maximum mileage pay, minimal freight touching, exceptional equipment, and the stability of a company that has never had a layoff, ODFL is your final destination.
Operational Responsibilities
- Nightly Highway Transit: Safely operate a commercial tractor pulling twin 28-foot trailers (doubles) across extensive nighttime interstate routes, running terminal-to-terminal or utilizing central meet-and-turn relay points.
- Drop-and-Hook Efficiency: Maximize your driving hours. The vast majority of ODFL linehaul routes are 100% drop-and-hook and no-touch freight. You will simply drop your trailers at the destination terminal, hook up to new trailers, and return to your home terminal.
- Doubles/Triples Mastery: Expertly maneuver multiple articulated trailers in all weather conditions, maintaining supreme defensive driving techniques and strict adherence to speed limits.
- Safety & Compliance: Conduct rigorous DOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections. Ensure all cargo seal numbers and hazardous materials (HazMat) placards are perfectly accurate and compliant before leaving the yard.
Why Drive Linehaul for ODFL?
- Maximum Earning Potential: ODFL Linehaul drivers are among the highest-compensated in the trucking industry. With highly lucrative cents-per-mile (CPM) rates, drop/hook pay, and delay pay, you can comfortably earn a massive six-figure salary.
- Home Daily Stability: Despite the high mileage, these routes are designed to get you back to your home terminal at the end of your shift, allowing you to sleep in your own bed every day.
- Unmatched Equipment & Benefits: Drive incredibly well-maintained, modern tractors. Enjoy an elite benefits package including comprehensive health insurance, a robust 401(k) match, and paid time off.
Requirements
Must be 21+ years of age. You must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with required endorsements: HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples. A minimum of 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience (or graduation from an ODFL-approved driving school) is required. You must have a pristine motor vehicle record. You must pass a strict DOT physical, background check, and drug test.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Old Dominion Linehaul Driver position pay at Old Dominion Freight Line?
This role offers a pay range of $7,000 - $10,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Norwalk.
Where is this Old Dominion Linehaul Driver job located?
This position is based in Norwalk, CT. Old Dominion Freight Line has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Norwalk.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at Old Dominion Freight Line in Norwalk typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Old Dominion Freight Line typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Norwalk position.
What benefits does Old Dominion Freight Line offer for this position?
Old Dominion Freight Line provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
