LOCAL CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS (#SD6073)

UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE, IN LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is seeking CDL A drivers for local and dedicated routes around Fort Wayne. This home-daily, no-touch freight role offers consistent schedules and Teamsters Local 414 union benefits. We welcome CDL A graduates with a 120-hour school certificate and a clean driving record.

Located near the GM Fort Wayne plant, this full-time driving position includes competitive pay and robust benefits as part of a large carrier network.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required with school certificate showing at least 120 hours.
• 6 months of verifiable tractor trailer experience preferred.
• Clean driving record with safe-driving history.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A commercial vehicle to transport freight to and from customer locations.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
• Follow all DOT regulations, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Secure and handle freight properly (may include loading/unloading).
• Maintain accurate logs and delivery records.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers and team members.
• Report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

CDL A

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

CDL A Drivers Wanted - Local & Dedicated Routes!

Home Daily | No Touch Freight | Union Position (Teamsters Local 414)

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area.

Universal is one of the largest truckload transporters in North America. We are a full-service transportation provider with an extensive fleet of dry van, flat-bed and specialized equipment, and with a comprehensive geographic footprint. We’re seeking reliable CDL A Drivers to run local, dedicated lanes to the Fort Wayne GM plant and back. This is a home-daily position with no touch freight, consistent schedules, and strong union benefits. We accept recent CDL A Graduates! (Must have a CDL Class A and a school certificate showing at least 120 hours completed.) We are a tier 1 supplier for General Motors - Ft. Wayne located directly across the street from the plant on the SW side of town.

What we offer:

• $26.00/hr Flexible Start Times from 16:00 to 22:00 Home daily runs to Lansing, Dayton, Saginaw, Cincinnati and more.
• Teamster Local 414 Union Benefits: Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal Time Match up to 3% on 401K Time and a half starts after 40 hours.
• Annual Increases in Pay Top pay rate after 3 years

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a Class A commercial vehicle to transport freight to and from customer locations.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
• Follow all DOT regulations, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Secure and handle freight properly (may include loading/unloading depending on the employer).
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper logs, delivery records, and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, customers, and other team members.
• Report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Adhere to schedules while practicing safe driving habits at all times.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Class A CDL
• 6 months of verifiable tractor trailer experience in the last year preferred OR certificate of completion from a CDL truck driving school (TRAINERS AVAILABLE)
• Clean driving record with proven safe-driving history
• No DUI/OWI in the last 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years
• Strong time management & communication skills

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in providing a variety of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our operating subsidiaries provide customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet their changing demands and volumes. Universal’s consolidated subsidiaries offer customers a broad array of services across the entire supply chain, including Contract Logistics, Dedicated Transportation, Intermodal, and Trucking.