Linehaul Driver - Full-Time

Coastal Elite Pro; Penfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a responsible truck driver to transport products safely from the warehouse to customers, adhering to DOT and food safety protocols.

You will handle loading/unloading, complete all logs and invoices, maintain temperatures, and communicate with management about route changes and customer needs. This role may require overnight shifts and flexible hours, with emphasis on reliability and courteous service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL and insurability.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and hazmat guidelines.
• Ability to operate large trucks and plan work independently.
• English literacy and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to customer locations and load/unload per specs.
• Complete logs, inspections, maintenance reports and invoices promptly.
• Maintain food safety standards and proper temperatures during transport.
• Operate equipment safely; report unsafe conditions; build courteous customer relations.
• Coordinate with management on route deviations, trailer issues and customer concerns.
• Work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Skills

Long-distance driving

Problem solving

Communication

Delivery skills

Independent work

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Truck driving training / driving school

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves safely and efficiently transporting products via tractor-trailer from the warehouse to customers, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to safety and food protocols.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to customer locations, load and unload according to specifications.
• Complete all paperwork, including logs, inspections, maintenance reports, and invoices, accurately and promptly.
• Maintain food safety standards, such as proper temperatures during transport.
• Operate equipment safely, report unsafe conditions, and develop good customer relationships through courteous service and communication.
• Coordinate with management regarding route deviations, trailer issues, or customer concerns.
• Work flexible hours, including outside usual schedules, to meet customer needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; tractor-trailer driving experience preferred or completion of a driving school.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License; insurability to operate a vehicle.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, hazmat guidelines, and safe lifting/delivery practices.
• Skill in long-distance driving, problem-solving, communication, and product delivery.
• Ability to operate large trucks, read/write in English, perform basic math, and plan work independently.

Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly sit, talk, hear; occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds, climb in/out of trucks, and push/pull heavy loads.
• Work in varied conditions including wet, hot, cold, and humid environments, sometimes in confined spaces or at heights.
• Expected to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Additional Notes

The role requires adherence to safety standards, flexibility, and maintaining professionalism. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. The job description may evolve based on business needs.