CDL A Transportation Driver - Home Daily

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 89,089 - 111,111; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is hiring full-time Transportation/Linehaul Drivers in Collinsville, Illinois, with pay starting at $0.82 per mile, averaging $2,200 per week. Responsibilities include transporting freight safely, performing vehicle inspections, and operating forklifts. Applicants must be at least 23 years old with a valid Class A CDL and 18 months of driving experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, work-life balance, and a positive company culture.

Qualifications

• At least 23 years of age and 18 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement.
• Able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload freight between Service Centers safely.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on tractor/trailer.
• Safely operate a forklift to unload/load products.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Basic math skills

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

Mileage rate is $0.82 per mile. Full‑time pay begins at $0.82 per mile for Transportation/Linehaul Drivers, averaging approximately $2,200 per week.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload freight between Service Centers safely and claim‑free.
• 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.
• Be available for irregular work schedules, extended trips away from domiciled Service Center, alternating work shifts and/or assignments.
• Adhere to operational procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• At least 23 years of age.
• At least 18 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement (obtained prior to interviewing).
• Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card.
• No DUI, citation/conviction for reckless operations in the past 3 years.
• No more than two 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.

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, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, ascending and descending from the vehicle, and handling equipment with occasional manual handling of freight. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization.
• Full‑time pay beginning at $0.82 per mile.
• No doubles.
• Work‑life balance.
• Quality hours.
• Friendly and 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 with company match.