Regional CDL A Driver - Reliable Freight, On-Time Routes

Cargo Express Freight Corp; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargo Express Freight Corp in Illinois is seeking a Regional CDL Driver to keep freight moving safely and on schedule while representing the company with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a professional manner.

You will run intrastate and interstate routes, primarily between Chicago and Milwaukee, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, log hours of service, and ensure freight is loaded and secured.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL A license.
• Must be 21+ and eligible to work in the United States.
• DOT Health Card current or able to secure one.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor trailer on intrastate and interstate routes to deliver to various shippers and receivers.
• Safely operate a tractor-trailer on scheduled interstate routes between Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Complete all routes safely in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to ensure services and duties are executed according to preferred work methods and customer service practices.
• Perform required safety checks, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor, truck, and trailer, and report safety issues or repair needs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailers to confirm freight is properly loaded and secured, perform count checks, review customer invoices, and complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Ensure the tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and secured at all times.
• Keep trailers free of trash and debris after each delivery.
• Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Dispatch communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POD scanning systems

Job description

Cargo Express Freight Corp in Illinois is seeking a Regional CDL Driver to keep freight moving safely and on schedule while representing the company with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a professional manner.

You will run intrastate and interstate routes, primarily between Chicago and Milwaukee, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, log hours of service, and ensure freight is loaded and secured.