Local City Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 45,460 - 52,211; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company seeks a truck driver to deliver and pick up freight between terminals and customer locations in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The ideal candidate will possess a Class A commercial driver's license and have at least one year of experience driving tractor trailers. The role offers a competitive pay rate between $33.00 and $37.90 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A commercial driver's license.
• 1+ years of experience driving tractor trailers required.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailers to deliver and pick up customer freight.
• Plans routes and schedules for timely deliveries.
• Conducts inspections and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Class A commercial driver's license

Safe motor vehicle report

1+ years of tractor trailer driving experience

Experience operating a forklift

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 Rate: $33.00- $37.90 per hour, based on experience

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
• Credit Union

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.
• Experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

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.