CDL A Local Driver

Dayton Freight Lines; Rockford, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Personal days

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines is seeking CDL A drivers in Rockford, IL to transport, load, and unload freight between service centers and customers. The role requires HazMat/Tank endorsements, a valid CDL, and the ability to pass a drug screen.

Standard pay is $36.50 per hour with overtime after 40 hours. A comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, AD&D, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, vacation and personal days, and new equipment with clean facilities.

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 or Reckless Operations in past 3 years.
• Less than 2 moving violations in past 3 years.
• Basic math skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load and unload freight between service centers and customers.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on the tractor and trailer.
• Document all freight control processes accurately.
• Read maps, road signs, shipping papers, and hazardous materials markings.
• Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the company vehicle.
• Assist customers with shipping papers preparation.
• Interact with internal and external customers.
• Operate a forklift to load/unload when required.
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic math

Drug screen pass

Legally eligible to work in US

Safety conscious

Tools

HazMat endorsement

Tank endorsement

CDL A license

Job description

Overview

Pay is $36.50 per hour

• $36.50 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Work-life balance
• Growing company
• 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

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

• Perform pre and post trip inspections on the tractor and trailer that is being utilized
• Properly document all freight control processes
• Read and understand maps, road signs, shipping papers, hazardous materials markings and labeling identifications
• Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
• Assist customers in preparation of shipping papers
• Interact and converse with external/internal customers
• Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs
• Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual

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

• $36.50 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Work-life balance
• Growing company
• 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

This position requires the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and perform physical tasks associated with driving, equipment inspections, and local pick-up and delivery operations. Duties may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, ascending and descending from the vehicle, and handling freight and delivery equipment, with occasional manual handling of materials and use of powered tools or devices. * 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.