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Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking full-time Transportation/Linehaul Drivers in the Crest Hill, IL area. The role pays at least $0.84 per mile with an average weekly pay around $2,300, reflecting a stable, growing carrier with strong benefits and modern equipment.

Responsibilities include safe operation of tractors, loading/unloading freight, periodic inspections and adherence to procedures. Candidates must meet CDL, HazMat/Tank, DOT medical, and valid work eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL with HazMat and Tank Endorsements.
• DOT physical/medical card required.
• No DUI or reckless operation convictions in past 3 years.
• Less than 2 moving violations in past 3 years.
• Fluent in English with basic math ability.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload freight between Service Centers.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections on tractor/trailer.
• Affix placards when required and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Interact with internal customers during operations.
• Operate forklift to load/unload when needed and follow schedules.

Skills

CDL A

HazMat Endorsement

Tank Endorsement

DOT Medical Card

Fluent English

Age 23+

No DUI

Few moving violations

Drug screen clearance

Basic math

Job description

• Full-Time pay beginning at $.84/mile for Transportation/Linehaul Drivers (Average $2,300/week)
• Work-life balance
• Quality hours
• Friendly & Positive culture
• New equipment
• Clean facilities
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company match

Overview

Mileage rate is $0.84 per mile

• Stable and growing organization
• Full-Time pay beginning at $.84/mile for Transportation/Linehaul Drivers (Average $2,300/week)
• No doubles
• Work-life balance
• Quality hours
• Friendly & Positive culture
• New equipment
• Clean facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company match

Responsibilities

Transportation Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers.

• Perform pre and post trip inspections on tractor/trailer
• Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
• Interact and converse with internal customers
• Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed
• Be available for irregular work schedules, extended trips away from domiciled Service Center, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines

Qualifications

• At least 23 years of age
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement
• Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card
• No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years
• Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
• Basic math skills
• Fluent in English
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Able to pass a drug screen

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Full-Time pay beginning at $.84/mile
• No doubles
• Work-life balance
• Quality Hours
• Friendly & Positive culture
• New Equipment
• Clean facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, Company match

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and perform routine physical tasks associated with driving and equipment inspections. Duties may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, ascending and descending from the vehicle, and handling equipment, with occasional manual handling of freight.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.