CDL A Driver - $38.46/hr - Heavy Touch

TransForce; Dwight (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Referral program

Job summary

TransForce is seeking a CDL A Driver in Dwight, IL to deliver refrigerated grocery freight with local routes across Illinois. You will operate Freightliner day cabs with 53-foot trailers, load/unload with an electric pallet jack, and perform safety inspections.

Schedule includes overnight shifts (10:00 PM–10:00 AM) with a local route and competitive pay. Weekly estimates and benefits are provided by the client, along with standard driver incentives and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license with 1+ years verifiable driving experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record with no major violations in 3 years.
• Comfortable with touch freight and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a CDL Class A tractor-trailer.
• Deliver refrigerated freight to grocery stores across Illinois.
• Load and unload with an electric pallet jack.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Follow DOT, FMCSA, Penske, and customer safety rules.
• Maintain professional appearance while representing the client.

Skills

CDL A License

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Overnight shifts

Touch freight

Clean MVR

Job description

CDL A Driver |$38.46 per hour |Dwight, IL

About the Position

Our client is seeking professional CDL Class A Drivers to support grocerystore deliveries based out of Dwight, IL. Drivers will be responsible for operating Freightliner day cabs with 53-foot refrigerated trailers while delivering freight to grocery store locations throughout the state of Illinois. This position involves touch freight, requiring drivers to load and unload trailers using an electric pallet jack.

• Pay Rate:$38.46 per hour
• Estimated Weekly:$1,700
• Schedule:Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday
• Work Hours:10:00 PM – 10:00 AM
• Route Type:Local
• Freight Type:Refrigerated grocery freight
• Equipment:
  • Freightliner day cab tractors
  • 53-foot refrigerated trailers
  • Automatic transmission
  • Electric pallet jack
  • EZPass provided
  • On-site fueling available
• Handling:Touch freight, loading and unloading with electric pallet jack

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a CDL Class A tractor-trailer.
• Deliver refrigerated freight to grocery store locations throughout Illinois.
• Complete dock deliveries at grocerystore facilities.
• Load and unload trailers using an electric pallet jack.
• Ensure freight is handled safely and delivered on time.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Follow all DOT, FMCSA, Penske, and customer safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance while representing our client.
• Valid CDL Class A license.
• 1+ years of recent, relevant, and verifiable driving experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (no major traffic violations or preventable accidents in the last 3 years).
• Comfortable with touch freight and dock deliveries.
• Must be able to work overnight shifts.
• Must meet all DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Referral program

Why Work With TransForce

Join our team and take advantage of a rewarding driving position that offers competitive pay, a consistent schedule, and the opportunity to work with a reputable client. We provide a supportive training environment to ensure your success on the road.

TransForce is accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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