Local Truck Driver
Location: Mechanicville, NY
Operating Area: Within a 250-Mile Radius
Freight Type: Intermodal / Railyard Freight
Freight Handling: No-Touch Freight
Position Overview
The Local Truck Driver is responsible for transporting freight between railyards and various customer locations within approximately a 250-mile radius of Mechanicville, New York. This is a local, no-touch freight position with drivers reporting to the Mechanicville ramp for each scheduled shift.
No New York City driving or deliveries are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport freight between local railyards and customer locations within a 250-mile radius of Mechanicville, NY.
- Pick up and deliver assigned intermodal freight safely and on schedule.
- Operate within designated local service areas.
- Follow all company, customer, DOT, railyard, and safety procedures.
- Complete required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
- Maintain professional communication with dispatch, customers, and onsite personnel.
- Maintain accurate transportation and delivery documentation.
Work Location
Drivers will report to the ramp each scheduled workday at:
101 Route 67
Mechanicville, NY 12118
Company trucks must remain at the ramp during scheduled time off and cannot be taken home.
Freight & Equipment Details
- No-touch freight. Drivers are not responsible for manually loading or unloading freight.
- Drivers will slip seat and may share equipment with other drivers.
- Drivers will operate between railyards and customer locations throughout the designated service area.
- No NYC routes or deliveries.
- Trucks must remain at the Mechanicville ramp during time off.
Uniform Requirements
Drivers are required to wear company-approved uniform shirts while working. Each driver will receive five uniform shirts upon hire.
Drivers will also receive a quarterly allotment for replacement uniform shirts.
PTO & Holiday Pay
The account offers a progressive paid-time-off program that increases based on years of service.
- New hire through first year: 18 total paid days off, consisting of 12 PTO days and 6 paid holidays. PTO and holiday pay is provided at a rate of $20 per hour.
- After 1 year through 5 years: 22 total paid days off, consisting of 16 PTO days and 6 paid holidays. Pay is based on the driver's 52-week average hourly earnings.
- 6–13 years: 27 total paid days off, consisting of 21 PTO days and 6 paid holidays.
- 14–18 years: 30 total paid days off, consisting of 24 PTO days and 6 paid holidays.
- 19+ years: 32 total paid days off, consisting of 26 PTO days and 6 paid holidays.
Holiday Schedule
Drivers should be aware of the following holiday work expectations:
- Thanksgiving: Drivers may be required to work.
- Christmas: Drivers are off.
- New Year's Day: Drivers may be required to work.
Driver Benefits
Eligible drivers receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- PTO accruing from day one
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage eligibility after 30 days
- Life insurance options
- Mental health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Additional company benefits and resources
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