Lead Driver & Moving Foreman

Roadway Moving; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadway Moving in the United States is seeking a Foreman/Driver who will both drive and lead moving crews on jobs. You will ensure safety, quality service, and on-time delivery while coordinating with dispatch and maintaining documentation.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service skills, experience with DOT regulations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with 40+ hours weekly, including overtime. This role emphasizes leadership and hands-on supervision on-site.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of driving experience with a 26 ft truck.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must have recently passed a DOT physical fitness exam (required every 2 years).
• Moving experience required.
• Knowledge of federal and multi-state DOT laws, driver regulations, and moving requirements is required.
• Strong customer service experience is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced, time-critical environment is required.
• Skilled in problem-solving, working safely, and adapting quickly to changing job demands.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be a flexible, self-directed team player able to work 40+ hours with frequent overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Must provide excellent customer service and interact with clients professionally and courteously.
• Ensures motor vehicle safety during driving, backing, parking, and all transport activities.
• Completes pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintains required job documentation.
• Properly reports and documents accidents, incidents, violations, and safety matters per company policy.
• Verifies loads, secures cargo, and ensures safe transport from point A to B.
• Complies with all traffic laws and state/federal DOT regulations, including maintaining accurate work-hour logs.
• Coordinates closely with dispatch, plans routes, and meets delivery schedules.
• Performs daily truck maintenance and reports mechanical issues before driving.
• Loads and unloads trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment as needed.
• Leads and motivates moving teams, ensures safe work environments, follows procedures, maintains professionalism, and completes other assigned duties.

Skills

Driving experience

Clean driving record

DOT physical exam

Moving industry experience

DOT laws knowledge

Customer service

High-volume environment

Problem-solving

English communication

Flexible / overtime

Job description

Roadway Moving in the United States is seeking a Foreman/Driver who will both drive and lead moving crews on jobs. You will ensure safety, quality service, and on-time delivery while coordinating with dispatch and maintaining documentation.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service skills, experience with DOT regulations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with 40+ hours weekly, including overtime. This role emphasizes leadership and hands-on supervision on-site.