CDL A Transportation Driver - Home Daily

Dayton Freight; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Dayton Freight is hiring Transportation/Linehaul Drivers in Rockford, Illinois. This full-time position offers a mileage rate starting at $0.82 per mile and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and 401(k) with company match. Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL and 18 months of commercial driving experience. Responsibilities include transporting freight safely and performing vehicle inspections. Enjoy a friendly culture and new equipment while ensuring work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 23 years of age.
• At least 18 months of commercial driving experience.
• No DUI or reckless operation convictions in the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load and unload freight safely and productively.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on the vehicle.
• Safely operate a forklift to unload/load products when needed.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Basic math skills

Fluent in English

Education

Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement

Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card

Job description

Job Title

Transportation/Linehaul Drivers

Overview

Mileage rate is $0.82 per mile

Stable and growing organization

Full-Time pay beginning at $.82/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

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 18 months 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

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.