Chicago Fleet Driver

Imperative Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 70,258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k + matching

HSA + matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Imperative Logistics Group is seeking a driver to safely operate a commercial truck for extended hours, loading and delivering freight locally to airports and customers as dictated by service levels.

You will maintain logs, complete bills of ladings, and communicate with dispatch while complying with DOT regulations and handling heavy cargo with basic handheld device use.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 3 years commercial driving experience
• Must hold valid Driver’s License. Must be able to operate a truck with a capacity of 26,000 plus pounds gross vehicle weight.
• Ability to operate handheld computer / cellular telephone. Time management, processing paperwork
• Must have basic knowledge of computers and email. The ability to operate handheld device used to communicate shipment information

Responsibilities

• To load, unload, and transport cargo to and from customer locations and airport.
• Maintain telephone contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.
• Neatly complete bill of ladings and MAWB’s (Master Airway Bill) for airlines in order to tender freight.
• Maintain driver logbook and daily vehicle inspection report according to I.C.C regulations.
• Interact daily with customers.
• Sit, stand, climb, lift 50 lbs. Must be able to load cargo weighing in excess of 1000 lbs with the assistance of a pallet jack

Skills

Time management

Paperwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

ABOUT TRUMPCARD

Our Mission Critical Domestic team is anchored by TrumpCard, specialists in the transportation of domestic heavyweight shipments in the time-sensitive, high-value and mission-critical arenas. We are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence centered around our core values of proactive communication, a sense of urgency with fast and responsive support, flexibility, industry-leading technology. The team is available around-the-clock 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deliver on your most challenging logistics needs.

JOB SUMMARY

The driver will safely and efficiently drive a commercial truck for extended hours to pick up and deliver freight. Drives truck, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver goods locally to the airline and/or customer as determined by service level of shipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• To load, unload, and transport cargo to and from customer locations and airport.

• Maintain telephone contact with dispatcher to receive instructions.

• Neatly complete bill of ladings and MAWB’s (Master Airway Bill) for airlines in order to tender freight.

• Maintain driver logbook and daily vehicle inspection report according to I.C.C regulations.

• Interact daily with customers.

• Sit, stand, climb, lift 50 lbs. Must be able to load cargo weighing in excess of 1000 lbs with the assistance of a pallet jack

PAY

• $23.00 per hour, we consider a variety of factors in determining base compensation including but not limited to experience, education, certifications, internal equity, market data and geography.

QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma

• 3 years commercial driving experience

• Must hold valid Driver’s License. Must be able to operate a truck with a capacity of 26,000 plus pounds gross vehicle weight.

• Ability to operate handheld computer / cellular telephone. Time management, processing paperwork

• Must have basic knowledge of computers and email. The ability to operate handheld device used to communicate shipment information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to operate and drive a truck with a capacity of 26,000lbs GVW. Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly. Must be able to climb into and out of tractor several times per day using 3 points of contact. Ability to lift over 50lbs at a time. Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, and squat in order to perform a full inspection of the underside of the trailer and inspect tires for adequate inflation and potential damage. Must be able to work outside for short periods of time in all types of weather.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401k + matching contribution

• HSA + matching contribution

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance

• Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance

• …and more!

Imperative Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.