Local City Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 43,669 - 50,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision

Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting & company match

Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a driver to transport freight between terminals and customer locations in Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class A CDL and at least a year of tractor-trailer driving experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay, health benefits, and a commitment to employee success. Scheduling may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations within the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight.
• Plans routes and schedules for timely deliveries.
• Conducts inspections following established procedures.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

Excellent customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

Ready To Go Further?

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

Drives freight between company terminals and customer facilities or work sites within a defined geographic area. Ensures freight is delivered in a claims-free and cost-efficient manner.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.

Sorts, handles, loads, and unloads freight at various company and customer locations.

Plans routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.

Follows established pre-trip, post-trip, freight handling, and billing procedures.

Conducts inspections by following established safety and quality control procedures.

Retains and maintains records, forms, and load-related paperwork.

Serves as the first point-of-contact for delivery-related issues.

Pay Range: $31.70-36.35 per hour

• 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

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with hazmat, tanker, and twin trailer endorsements.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations within the past 3 years.
• No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within the past 6 months.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend English sufficient to perform the job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety procedures.
• Proven track record of safe driving and on-time deliveries.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills when interacting with customers and terminal staff.
• Experience using electronic logging devices or other driver technology systems.

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.