CDL Class-A Truck Driver

Plating Technology, Inc.; Patterson (OH); On-site; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account eligibility

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid orientation and training

Monthly meal allowance

Company-paid tolls

Assigned late-model equipment

Job summary

Plating Technology, Inc., a Dayton, Ohio-based, family-owned manufacturing company, is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Regional CDL-A Truck Driver.

This role offers dedicated Midwest routes, no-touch freight, an assigned late-model Freightliner sleeper tractor, and a predictable three-week rotating schedule. Our drivers transport customer freight throughout suburban Chicago, Central Indiana, and Detroit.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Driving record acceptable under company and insurance requirements.
• Ability to meet DOT and FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
• Ability to satisfy DOT drug and alcohol testing and Clearinghouse requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle in compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Transport customer freight along scheduled, dedicated routes.
• Perform required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Confirm that freight is properly loaded and secured.
• Review bills of lading, delivery receipts, and other shipping documentation.
• Maintain accurate ELD records and comply with Hours of Service requirements.
• Monitor vehicle condition and promptly report maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate approved maintenance for assigned equipment.
• Maintain a clean and professional truck.
• Communicate effectively with customers, dispatch, management, and service providers.
• Promptly report accidents, delays, delivery concerns, and equipment problems.

Skills

Safety-focused

Dependable

Punctual

Communication skills

Job description

Full-time | Up to $38.00 per hour | Overtime after 40 hours

Plating Technology, Inc., a stable, family-owned manufacturing company in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Regional CDL-A Truck Driver.

This position offers dedicated Midwest routes, no-touch freight, an assigned late-model Freightliner sleeper tractor, and a predictable three-week rotating schedule. Our drivers transport customer freight throughout suburban Chicago, Central Indiana, and Detroit.

Schedule

The position follows a three-week rotation:

Week 1: Approximately 60 hours, Sunday through Thursday, with three overnight stays serving the Chicagoland area

Week 2: Approximately 40 hours, Monday through Thursday, with two overnight stays serving the Chicagoland area

Week 3: Approximately 40 hours, Monday through Friday, serving Indiana and Detroit with the driver home each evening

Schedules may occasionally change due to customer needs, holidays, weather, traffic, or other operating conditions.

What You’ll Do

Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle in compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations

Transport customer freight along scheduled, dedicated routes

Perform required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections

Confirm that freight is properly loaded and secured

Review bills of lading, delivery receipts, and other shipping documentation

Maintain accurate ELD records and comply with Hours of Service requirements

Monitor vehicle condition and promptly report maintenance concerns

Coordinate approved maintenance for assigned equipment

Maintain a clean and professional truck

Communicate effectively with customers, dispatch, management, and service providers

Promptly report accidents, delays, delivery concerns, and equipment problems

Routes and Equipment

Dedicated routes serving suburban Chicago, Central Indiana, and Detroit

Assigned 2024 or newer Freightliner sleeper tractor

Automatic transmission

No routine slip seating

Electronic Logging Device

Company fuel card and approved business-expense card

Company-paid tolls

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Driving record acceptable under company and insurance requirements

Ability to meet DOT and FMCSA driver qualification requirements

Ability to satisfy DOT drug and alcohol testing and Clearinghouse requirements

Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused

Professional attitude and effective communication skills

Ability to accurately maintain driving and delivery records

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of CDL-A commercial driving experience

Regional or dedicated-route driving experience

Experience operating sleeper tractors

Familiarity with ELD systems and DOT documentation

Compensation and Benefits

Pay up to $38.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience

Overtime after 40 hours per week

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Health Savings Account eligibility

Paid time off and holidays

Paid orientation and training

Monthly meal allowance

Company-paid tolls

Assigned late-model equipment

Why Join Plating Technology?

Predictable three-week rotating schedule

Dedicated regional routes

Assigned truck with no routine slip seating

Year-round work

Supportive and accessible management

Stable, family-owned company

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to meet applicable DOT physical requirements; sit and operate a commercial vehicle for extended periods; enter and exit the tractor cab; climb, bend, reach, squat, and kneel while inspecting equipment; lift up to 50 pounds as needed; and work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities when doing so does not create an undue hardship or direct safety threat.

Plating Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.