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Local City Driver

Belden, Mississippi

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Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We pride ourselves on doing the right thing. Join us and discover all of the ways we stand out. It’s everything from skills-building and advancement opportunities to great benefits and 100 years of stability. So, while you’re behind the wheel delivering our customers’ freight, we’ll deliver the support you need to succeed. That’s what going further is all about.

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What makes a great Local City Driver at Saia? Take a look and see how you match up.

  • Flexible
  • Patient
  • Problem-solver
  • Reliable
  • Results-driven
  • Efficient

The Core Values That Drive Us

These define our culture and shape the work we do. Our mission is to safely drive our customers’ success with custom solutions built on the three pillars of our service-focused values: people, purpose and performance.

  • Customer first

  • Safety

  • taking care of each other

  • dignity and respect

  • do the right thing

  • community

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I like being able to use my professional driving skills and interacting with my customers.

Saia City Driver  

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Belden, Mississippi 253260

Job Description

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.

Position Summary

Drives freight between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within a defined geographic area. Ensures freight is delivered in a claims-free and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and 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.

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $32.25 per hour, based on experience



Job 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.
  • Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
  • Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team.

So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Take Your Career Further

Stay right here and discover all the ways you can go further. A city driver job opens up multiple opportunities to expand your skills and move your career forward. You can add to your functional expertise, gain valuable industry knowledge and leadership experience, or become a driver trainer. When you join us as a city driver, you’ll do more than make things work for our customers and communities. You’ll get to build skills that make things work for you.

  • Driver
  • Driver Trainer
  • Dispatcher or Supervisor
  • Operations Manager

Benefits

  • Health Benefits

    Comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage at reduced rates – not to mention 100% free medical premiums after 10 years with Saia.

  • Physical Wellness

    A comprehensive program focused on preventive care, early detection of conditions, condition management and One Pass gym memberships through our partners including United Healthcare, Teladoc and Livongo.

  • Protection

    Company-paid coverage (disability, life) as well as low-cost supplemental coverage (life, critical illness, accident, etc.) and other programs like the Employee Disaster Relief Program.

  • Flexibility

    Company policies and programs that support flexibility, such as weekly pay and paid time-off, including but not limited to vacation, sick days and holidays.

  • Financial Well-being

    Competitive pay, company match on our 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement programs with immediate vesting, employee stock purchase program, flexible spending accounts, legal insurance, financial planning and more.

  • Perks

    Driver uniform program, company-provided Zebra phone, job referral bonuses, safety awards, anniversary program, scholarship program, modern cabs maintained by some of the best mechanics around and more.

  • Emotional Wellness

    Company programs that provide support include our employee assistance program and behavioral health coverage through our medical plan.

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