CDL Driver

The DeLong Co., Inc.; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. is seeking dependable Class A CDL Drivers to join our growing team in Illinois.

If you value safety, take ownership of your equipment, and want to help keep the supply chain moving for growers across the region, we want to hear from you. Drive a mix of local, regional, and over-the-road routes, perform pre-trip checks, log DOT data accurately, and work with a team that prioritizes safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience with DOT logging and ELD reporting
• Clean driving record and strong safety awareness
• Ability to read maps and navigate to unfamiliar locations independently
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on flat and uneven surfaces
• Willingness to work extended hours and nights during peak seasons
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A/B trucks, including on uneven and unfinished surfaces at job sites
• Perform daily equipment maintenance — keeping your truck clean inside and out and in peak operating condition
• Tarp loads when required and handle client property with care
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and ELD reporting in compliance with all regulations
• Navigate independently to new locations using maps and routing tools
• Assist with general labor duties and special project work during slower seasons
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of parking lots, warehouses, and company property
• Back 20- and 40-foot trailers safely in tight spaces
• Climb ladders up to 15 feet on trucks and fertilizer tanks as needed

Skills

Map reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Samsara fleet management software

Job description

Brief Description

Do you take pride in keeping things moving safely and on time? The DeLong Co. and DelCo Transport are looking for dependable Class A CDL Drivers to join our growing team. If you're a professional behind the wheel who values safety, takes ownership of your equipment, and wants to be part of a company with deep roots in agriculture and logistics — we want to hear from you.

• Steady, reliable work with a well-established agricultural and transportation company
• Variety in your day — local, regional, and over-the-road routes serving customers, vendors, and job sites
• Work alongside a team that looks out for each other and takes safety seriously
• Opportunity to build skills and take on additional endorsements with company support
• Be part of an essential operation — your work keeps the supply chain moving for growers across the region

Brief Description

Do you take pride in keeping things moving safely and on time? The DeLong Co. and DelCo Transport are looking for dependable Class A CDL Drivers to join our growing team. If you're a professional behind the wheel who values safety, takes ownership of your equipment, and wants to be part of a company with deep roots in agriculture and logistics — we want to hear from you.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Steady, reliable work with a well-established agricultural and transportation company
• Variety in your day — local, regional, and over-the-road routes serving customers, vendors, and job sites
• Work alongside a team that looks out for each other and takes safety seriously
• Opportunity to build skills and take on additional endorsements with company support
• Be part of an essential operation — your work keeps the supply chain moving for growers across the region

What You'll Do

As a CDL Class A Driver, you'll be responsible for the safe and timely transport of goods to and from customers, vendors, and job sites. Your day-to-day will include:

• Safely operate Class A/B trucks, including on uneven and unfinished surfaces at job sites
• Perform daily equipment maintenance — keeping your truck clean inside and out and in peak operating condition
• Tarp loads when required and handle client property with care
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and ELD reporting in compliance with all regulations
• Navigate independently to new locations using maps and routing tools
• Assist with general labor duties and special project work during slower seasons
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of parking lots, warehouses, and company property
• Back 20- and 40-foot trailers safely in tight spaces
• Climb ladders up to 15 feet on trucks and fertilizer tanks as needed

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience with DOT logging and ELD reporting
• Clean driving record and strong safety awareness — on the road and in the yard
• Ability to read maps and navigate to unfamiliar locations independently
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on flat and uneven surfaces
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work extended hours and nights during peak seasons
• Strong teamwork and communication skills — you follow instructions and keep the team informed

Preferred

• 3+ years of CDL driving experience
• Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsements
• 1 year of experience with Samsara fleet management software
• Comfortable operating a handheld radio and pallet jack

About The Delong Co., Inc.

The DeLong Co. is a full-service agricultural company with deep roots in the communities we serve. Through DelCo Transport, we move products that matter — connecting growers, vendors, and customers across the region. When you join our team, you're joining a company where your reliability is recognized, your safety is a priority, and your work makes a difference every day.

Note: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Summary

EOE STATEMENT

The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.