Line Haul Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 1,026,000 - 1,143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting & company match

Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job summary

A leading logistics and transportation company in Mundelein, Illinois, is seeking an experienced truck driver to operate tractor trailers over long distances. Responsibilities include delivering freight safely and efficiently, conducting inspections, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates have a Class A commercial driver's license and experience in tractor trailer driving. This position offers competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Class A commercial driver's license required.
• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience is preferred.
• Safe motor vehicle report with relevant endorsements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor trailers to deliver and pickup freight.
• Conduct inspections and follow safety procedures.
• Retain and maintain records and logs.

Skills

Class A commercial driver's license

Safe motor vehicle report

1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience

Willingness to work long hauls and overnight hours

Job description

Overview

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Operates various tractor trailer combinations over long distances to deliver freight in a safe, claims-free, and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pickup freight between company terminals, customer facilities, or meeting points.
• Travels regionally and cross-regionally while pulling single, double, or triple trailers.
• Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.
• Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.
• Hooks, unhooks, and assesses equipment in compliance with Department of Transportation guidelines.
• Retains and maintains records, logs, forms, and load-related paperwork.
• Pay Rate: $0.745 - $0.830 per mile, based on experience
• Pay Range: 0.74-0.83 per mile
• General Benefits: Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Short-term Disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
• Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A commercial driver's license.
• Safe motor vehicle report and applicable endorsements, including hazmat, tankers, doubles, and triples.
• 1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience.
• Willingness to work long hauls and overnight hours.
• Prior experience hooking and unhooking trailers, handling dollies, and making and breaking trailer sets.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team.

So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.