Pre-Loader/Local Driver - Minooka

Prime Inc; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life changing pay

Vacation & Sick Time

Health insurance

401k retirement plan (up to 5% match)

HSA benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Wellness program

Education opportunities & tuition

Job summary

Prime Inc. is hiring local CDL truck drivers in Illinois. You’ll run local routes along I-55, returning home every night.

Eligible candidates have 5 months OTR or 6 months with a day cab, a clean driving record, and are able to pass a DOT physical. The role includes overnight work, strong pay, and comprehensive benefits. Prime provides modern equipment, training, and opportunities for advancement, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• CDL is required and a clean driving record.
• Minimum 6 months OTR with 53-ft trailer or 5 months OTR experience.
• Must be available for overnight shifts 5pm–5am and weekends.
• Must pass a DOT physical prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport empty & clean trailers to customer or drop yard locations.
• Transport loaded trailers to yard to enable drop-and-hook.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks & trailers.
• Keep truck clean; perform daily upkeep.
• Occasional tank wash duties during downtime.

Skills

CDL

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Evenings & weekends

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Have a CDL but Want to be Home After Every Shift?

Want the best pay and benefits in the region? This is opportunity knocking on your door! If you are currently an OTR driver looking to get local, we are looking for you! If you’re an Over the Road driver, this is your chance to make the kind of money that will help you get off the road today!

This Exciting Opportunity Features the Following Benefits

• Life Changing Pay
• Vacation & Sick Time
• The Power & Size of Prime Gives You Unlimited Advancement Opportunities
• Unbeatable Health Insurance Benefits at Extremely Reasonable Rates
• HSA Benefits
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Accident, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance Options
• 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc.
• An Innovative Wellness Program that Pays You to be Healthy
• We Provide Bibs, Steel Toed Boots, Coats, or Shirts Yearly with our Prime Apparel Program
• Work in a Brand New Facility with Brand New Equipment
• Continued Education Opportunities Include Tanker Endorsement, College Tuition Reimbursement & More!

At Prime, you’ll be treated with the respect that you deserve, plus you’ll be home every night as you’ll just be taking local runs up and down I-55. Our trucks are all automatic transmissions to make the drives that much easier. This is the career you’ve been waiting for!

Must have either 5 months of OTR experience OR 6 months of running a day cab - experience must be within the last 6 months.

• Transporting empty & clean trailers to customer and/or drop yard locations.
• Transporting loaded trailers to the yard to allow drivers to drop-and-hook from the yard rather than the customer location.
• Completing pre-trip & post-trip inspections on trucks & trailers.
• Cleaning truck daily after use.
• Cross-training to tank wash responsibilities may be required during down time.
• Performs related work as required.
• Overnight Availability required.

Overnight 5pm - 5am on a 4-on-4-off rotating schedule.

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge

CDL is required for this position.

Abilities

Must have a strong work history and great customer service skills. Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends required.

Experience, Education, And Training

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum 6 months experience OTR with 53-ft trailer required - must be within the last two years.

Working Environment

Both indoor and outdoor working environment with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors.

Licensing/Certification

Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Must have valid CDL with clean driving record. Must be able to pass a DOT physical prior to being hired.