CDL Class A Driver (Pick-Up)

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan

Quarterly Bonuses

Job summary

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is hiring CDL Class A Drivers for pick-up routes. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Typical hours, overtime expectations, and hourly wages are specified, with OT paid time-and-a-half after 40 hours.

Position requires maintaining safety certifications, performing pre-trip inspections, and working independently on established routes. Company emphasizes community and Midwest expansion since 1978.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer or straight truck on an established route.
• Perform pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and proper operation.
• Submit mileage and maintenance forms as required.
• Load freight and deliver to shippers; unload or transfer freight as needed.
• Verify load-related documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain required DOT and company safety certifications.
• Assist other drivers with loading, delivery, or pickup as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A license

Job description

Offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for CDL Class-A drivers!

Spee Dee Delivery is a family owned and operated company that was started in 1978 by Donald and Sylvia Weeres. Our core business is in standard, next-day, ground delivery. The corporate headquarters and main sort facility is located in St. Cloud, MN. We currently employ over 1,800 employees company wide and over the years we have expanded throughout the Midwest.

Job Summary

The CDL Class A Driver (Pick-Up) is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer combination or straight truck to transport parcels on an established route.

Hours and Wages

• Monday-Friday, 11:00AM Start


• 10-15 hours of overtime expected each week


• Paid OT at time and a half after 40 hours per week


• $23.00-$27.00 per hour, based on experience

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct a pre-trip inspection before driving to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment are in good working order


• Turn in pre-trip form and complete mileage and maintenance forms


• Drive to shippers and load trailer with freight


• Transfer freight back to the terminal to be unloaded


• Verify all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate


• Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and company safety policies


• Wash the exterior of tractor and equipment daily


• Assist other drivers with loading, delivery, or pick up as needed

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate a manual transmission


• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a doubles/triples endorsement


• Must possess good customer service and organizational skills


• Must be able to work independently and make quick decisions

Education And Experience

• At least 21 years of age


• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license with a good driving record that meets company standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to pass a DOT physical


• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly up to 100 pounds occasionally


• Full range of motion with no limits on grasping, standing, squatting, stair climbing, walking, etc.


• Ability to work with all types to freight which include, but are not limited to hazardous material, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Plan, Quarterly Bonuses, and more.

EEO and Affimative Action Statement

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Salary: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour