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Saia, Inc.

Saia Inc. (SAIA), a regional trucker, is a triple threat. This Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) is a value stock with a forward P/E of 13.7, is expected to see triple digit earnings growth in 2012 and has momentum as shares are at a 2-year high.Saia is a transportation company providing regional, interregional and national less-than-truckload service in 34 states. Headquartered in Georgia, the company has a network of 148 terminals. Read More

Address	11465 Johns Creek Pkwy # 400, Duluth, GA, United States
Website	www.saia.com/
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Line Haul Drivers

Line Haul Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances, between company terminals or yards, company facilities and customer facilities or work sites to pick up, transport, and deliver freight.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

    * Possess class A CDL with doubles/triples and either hazmat or tankers endorsements
    * Minimum 12 months of tractor trailer driving experience
    * Must have recent tractor trailer driving experience within the past 24 months
    * Over the road driving experience
    * Good safety record
    * Experience hauling doubles (and triples where applicable)
    * Experience with hooking/unhooking trailers from tractor itself and the pushing, pulling, placing, lifting and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear when necessary
    * Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
    * Knowledge of safe lifting techniques
    * Knowledge of proper loading/unloading techniques
    * Computer literate (Word, Excel, Email)
    * Possess excellent customer service relations
    * Experience with record keeping and shipment documentation

Saia offers Line Haul Drivers:

    * Generally receive two consecutive days off each week
    * Linehaul runs include either system or dedicated runs, with some runs allowing the driver to be home every day (varies by terminal and run availability)
    * Average 2,500 miles a week
    * Paid New Hire Training: new drivers attend orientation and 5 days of training with a Driver Trainer
    * Hazmat handling and forklift training
    * Smith System training

Saia offers an excellent benefits package that you can afford!
Health Insurance - Medical/Rx/Vision/EAP with LOW COST employee contributions
     Employee Only: $12.00/week
     Employee +1 Dependent: $25.50/week
     Family: $37.50/week

Employees with 10 or more years of service do not pay Employee Contributions!!

Other great benefits include:

    * Optional Dental Insurance
    * Free Health Insurance after 10 years of service (no employee contributions)!!
    * Free Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
    * Free Short-term disability
    * Optional Long-term disability coverage
    * Other optional benefits such as supplemental life insurance, supplemental accidental death & dismemberment, critical illness insurance
    * 401(k) plan with 25% match and immediate vesting
    * Paid Vacation days, holidays and Personal/Sick Day
    * Direct Payroll Deposit
    * Paid weekly
    * Employee Stock Purchase plan
    * Credit Union
    * Scholarship program
    * Employee recognition programs
    * Safety Awards program

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Vacancy type:	Full Time	Contact Mode:	not provided
Fax:	770-232-4066	Contact Name:	not provided
Job Duration:	not provided	Phone:	770-232-5067
Email:	humanresources@saia.com