Class A CDL Transportation Driver - Home Daily

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking a full-time Transportation Driver in Altoona, IA. The role involves transporting freight between our Service Centers, with pre- and post-trip inspections and adherence to safety and procedures.

You will interact with internal customers and may operate a forklift where needed. The position requires a valid Class A CDL with HazMat and Tank endorsements, DOT medical card, and the ability to pass a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years old.
• At least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsements.
• Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card.
• No DUI or reckless convictions in past 3 years.
• Less than 2 moving violations in past 3 years.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a drug screen.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load and unload freight between 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 with internal customers and colleagues.
• Operate forklift to unload/load products as needed.
• Be available for irregular schedules and extended trips.

Skills

Fluent English

Commercial driving experience

Basic math skills

Education

CDL with HazMat and Tank Endorsements

Job description

Overview

Mileage rate is $0.84 per mile

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 2 years 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

Benefits

• Full‑time pay beginning at $0.84 per mile (Average $2,300/week)
• Work‑life balance
• Quality hours
• Friendly & positive culture
• New equipment
• Clean facilities
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan, company match
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Stable and growing organization

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.