Regional Class A Driver - Home Time + $5K Sign-On

Commercial Metals; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Lifestyle Benefit

Bonuses

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

Commercial Metals (CMC) is seeking a CDL driver to deliver products to customers within the region, completing paperwork and coordinating with dispatch and sales. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and ensure safe, on-time deliveries while following DOT rules.

We offer strong benefits from Day 1, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for training and advancement as you support our steel and construction reinforcement operations across centers, mills and sites.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Speak and understand English in verbal communication.
• Work independently and collaboratively while giving and receiving feedback.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• No DUI/DWI within the past five years.
• At least 1 year of verified tractor-trailer experience (3 years flatbed OTR preferred).
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements.
• Ability to pass DOT physicals and drug testing.
• No more than one moving violation in the past three years.
• Ability to learn new tasks and adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, climbing stairs/ladders, works with chains/strap, performs inspections.

Responsibilities

• Complete delivery paperwork and communicate load or timing issues with dispatch, sales, and customers.
• Conduct daily pre-trip, inter-trip, and post-trip inspections of truck and cargo.
• Deliver products to customers, contractors, and jobsites within the region.
• Follow all safety rules and always wear required PPE.
• Inventory and inspect products to confirm quantity and condition.
• Load, secure, and deliver cargo safely and on time.
• Maintain vehicle service and repair logs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Operate vehicles using Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) and safety dashcams (training provided).
• Perform loading tasks including chaining, strapping, tarping, trailer hooking/unhooking, use of sideboard kits and safely ascending/descending of truck and/or trailer.
• Perform additional duties to ensure safe, compliant transportation per federal and state safety regulations.
• Work flexible hours and be available based on business needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Outdoor work

Lifting 65 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Commercial Metals (CMC) is seeking a CDL driver to deliver products to customers within the region, completing paperwork and coordinating with dispatch and sales. You will perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain logs, and ensure safe, on-time deliveries while following DOT rules.

We offer strong benefits from Day 1, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for training and advancement as you support our steel and construction reinforcement operations across centers, mills and sites.