New Truck Delivery Driver

TransChicago Truck Group; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TransChicago Truck Group in Gary, IN is seeking a Vehicle Transport Driver to move heavy-duty trucks and chase vehicles between dealerships and customer locations in the Chicagoland area.

Requirements include a minimum Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement (Class A preferred), a clean DMV record, and a DOT medical certificate, plus at least 2 years of driving experience. Safety and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid high school diploma or GED and be able to read and follow written instructions.
• Two+ years of driving experience is required.
• DOT medical certification and a clean DMV record are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new and used trucks and customer vehicles to locations within Chicagoland.
• Coordinate with Service and Sales to communicate customer feedback and issues.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report defects or safety concerns.
• Follow safety procedures while transporting and report incidents promptly.
• Maintain regular attendance and provide reliable, professional service.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling.We’re a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing sales, service, and parts for the trucks that keep goods on the road.We’re a family-owned, fast-growing dealership group that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. If you’re the kind of person who likes to learn by doing and see the impact of your work every day, you’ve found the right spot.

We’re looking for a Vehicle Transport Driver who will be responsible for transferring heavy duty trucks or chase vehicles between dealerships and various customer locations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Deliver new trucks, used trucks and customer vehicles to various locations within the Chicagoland area.
• Follow through with customer returns accurately.
• Communicate any damage or mechanical issues timely to TransChicago.
• Work with Service and Truck Sales departments to communicate customer feedback.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles.
• Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 2 years of driving experience required.
• Minimum Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement; Class A license preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DOT medical certification evaluation.
• Clean DMV motor vehicle record required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions is required.
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required.
• Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Driver must be physically capable of performing required work.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to destination of TransChicago locations or customer locations.

TransChicago Truck Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TransChicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.