Overnight Road Driver Associate - New CDL Graduates

CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Central Transport LLC in Illinois seeks an Overnight Road Driver Associate, ideal for new CDL graduates. The role blends driving duties with dock work across a network of terminals. You will complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and load/unload freight using forklifts while maintaining accurate records.

The position offers home daily routes, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package upon joining the team.

Qualifications

• Must be a recent graduate from an accredited tractor-trailer driving school.
• Must provide Certificate of completion from driving school, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation.
• DOT physical and long form (5 pages) are required as part of the onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive heavy vehicles including dry vans and forklifts.
• Safely transport goods to designated locations and meet points within our network.
• Follow routes and schedules for efficient delivery and daily home time.
• Load and unload cargo using forklifts and other equipment as needed.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, mileage, and fuel usage.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation (forklifts)

Clean driving record

Cargo handling

Time management

Education

CDL training certificate

Transcript from driving school

DOT physical

Job description

Central Transport LLC in Illinois seeks an Overnight Road Driver Associate, ideal for new CDL graduates. The role blends driving duties with dock work across a network of terminals. You will complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and load/unload freight using forklifts while maintaining accurate records.

The position offers home daily routes, training opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package upon joining the team.