Careers: Drivers: Owner/Operator Driver Qualifications

Age

Minimum 22 - Line-haul (Road)

Minimum 22 - City

Drivers License

Must have Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and proper endorsements. Endorsements required are:

"H" or "X" - Hazardous materials

Education

Graduate of high school or equivalent thereof preferred; however, in lieu of this requirement a person who has at least (5) years of verifiable accident free driving may be acceptable.

Experience

a) A minimum of (12) months verifiable experience in tractor/semi-trailer

Driving Record

No more than (4) moving motor vehicle violations or chargeable accidents, or combination thereof, within (3) years preceding the date of application with no more than (2) moving motor violations in the (12) months preceding the date of application.

Applicant will not be considered for lease driver if applicant has been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DWI, DUI, DWAI) within (4) years preceding the date of application.

Applicant will not be considered for lease driver if applicant has been convicted of driving under the influence of a controlled substance (DRUGS) in his/her lifetime.

Applicant will not be considered for lease driver if applicant has been convicted (2) or more times of driving under the influence of alcohol (DWI, DUI, DWAI) in his/her lifetime.

Applicant will not be considered for lease driver if applicant has been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DWI, DUI, DWAI) in an accident related incident in his/her lifetime.

Physical Requirements

Must take a medical examination by a designated company physician and pass the established DOT and company requirements, including Substance (DRUG) testing.

Note: A valid physical is acceptable provided:

1) The driver furnishes the long form physical and
2) The physical expiration date is not less than 12 months from hire date.

Conviction Record

No criminal conviction (excluding convictions of motor vehicle violations) within the (3) year period immediately preceding the application date.

No felony, theft, or larceny conviction within the applicant's lifetime. (Consideration may be given to an applicant whose conviction occurred while under 21 yrs of age provided employment is first approved by the Director of Safety and/or the Safety Review Board - depending on seriousness and time lapse).

No conviction related to disqualification offenses as set forth by the Department of Transportation (section 391.15 of the Motor Carriers Safety Regulations) which would disqualify him/her under such regulations.

In the event the applicant has had a conviction which would disqualify him/her under this section, but the conviction is not discovered until after he/she has been hired, his/her application for lease shall be reconsidered as if he/she had applied for employment after Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. had knowledge of such convictions.

Past Work Record

Must be acceptable from company standpoint with regard to quality of work, cooperation with others, safety habits, and driving skills (as ascertained from the telephone and written reference checks). Contact us for more info