Straight Truck Driver

Saia LTL Freight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Free Short-term Disability

401(k) with immediate vesting & 公司

Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job summary

Saia, Inc. is seeking reliable Straight Truck Delivery Drivers to operate 26' straight trucks within our Chicago service area. You will sort, load, and unload freight at commercial and residential locations while delivering excellent customer service.

No commercial driver's license is required for this position. Applicants should have a high school diploma, valid state license, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift heavy packages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license issued by state of legal residence.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Able to lift and move heavy packages.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate 26' straight trucks within service area.
• Sort, load, and unload freight at commercial and residential locations.
• Make 10+ delivery stops per shift.
• Deliver to company and customer delivery sites with focus on customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking reliable drivers with a great driving record and a passion for customer service to join the Saia Logistics delivery team. Our Straight Truck Delivery Drivers operate 26' straight trucks within the geographic service area, driving between company and customer delivery sites. These drivers sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various commercial and residential locations.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Please note that a commercial driver's license is not required for this position.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills

Driver Safety Requirements

1. Minimum Safety Qualifications Standards for Applicants for Driving Positions
2. No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations in any vehicle within three (3) years of the date of application.
3. No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within a six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of application.

$28.45 - $33.75 Per Hour, based on experience

Pay Range: 28.45-33.75 per_hour

General Benefits:

• Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision
• Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Free Short-term Disability
• 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
• Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

Job Requirements

Eligible candidates must:

• Be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and law enforcement officials.
• Be comfortable working in inclement weather, making frequent delivery stops (10 or more per shift).
• Be capable of operating liftgate, pallet jack, two-wheeler, forklift, and similar freight handling tools.
• Expect to:
  • Work 8+ hour days, typically Monday-Friday, between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  • Perform unloading and loading tasks at the company facility.
  • Deliver a full route, which may be planned up to 10 hours, but possibly completed in less.