Truck Driver CDL A - Dedicated Local

CDL Training Guide; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Local/home daily routes

Benefits begin day one

Job summary

NFI is seeking professional drivers for local, home-daily routes in Akron, OH. You will operate a late-model fleet with safety technology and 24/7 support, earning weekly pay with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits beginning day one.

Requirements include a valid CDL-A, 21+ years old, and at least one year of driving experience. DOT qualifications must be met. Join a company that values its drivers and offers robust pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Current Class A CDL from your state of residence.
• Minimum one year of Class A driving experience.
• Acceptable references from past employers.
• Meet all applicable DOT qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive local routes and be home daily.
• Handle drop & hook and leave unloaded freight as required.
• Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain vehicle safety standards.

Skills

Age 21+

CDL-A License

1+ year driving experience

Past employer references

DOT qualifications

Job description

Drive your career forward with NFI's dedicated dry van fleet. Drive local routes and be home daily while hauling steady freight on reliable schedules. Count on modern equipment, a strong safety culture, and benefits that begin on day one.

Join NFI to take advantage of:

• Weekly pay of $1,500-$1,700
• Sign-on Bonus: $2,500
• Local/home daily routes
• Drop & hook and leave unloaded freight
• Health, dental, vision, & Rx benefits begin day one!
• Late-model fleet with advanced safety technology and 24/7 driver support
• Safety, referral, and performance bonuses

Start Your Engine: What It Takes to Drive With NFI

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Current Class A CDL from your state of residence
• Minimum one year of relevant Class A driving experience
• Acceptable references from past employers
• Meet all applicable DOT qualifications

It's a lifestyle, join the NFI Truck Life.

At NFI, people come first-always. For over 90 years, we've built our reputation as a trusted, family-owned and operated logistics company by valuing every person behind the operation and focusing on our dedicated customers. We know that professional drivers are the heart of what we do, and that's why at NFI, you are more than just a number-you're known by name, celebrated for your hard work, and supported every step of the way. Because relationships matter, we've built a culture rooted in respect and recognition. We provide the tools and support you need to succeed and grow your trucking career. Whether you're looking for a local trucking job or a regional driving route with a company that cares, NFI is where drivers thrive-because we're not just in the freight business, we're in the people business.

NFI driver expectations and requirements:

• Perform all duties safely and responsibly.
• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or customer rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Physically capable of performing all job duties, which include moving frequently, standing, walking, and sitting. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg.
• Ability to report all problems with equipment, as well as accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after the route.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
• Ability to perform routes, pickups & deliveries based on customer requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

NFI Operating Center: 871

Pay Range: 1500.00-1700.00 per_week, General Benefits: Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401k plan; a wellness program; life insurance; paid time off, and paid parental leave, among other benefit plan options.

In addition to the job benefits mentioned above, there are several other general advantages to truck driving jobs in Akron. Ohio is as close as any state gets to being the ideal state to operate as a truck driver. Most exported products are big and need big rigs to carry them to their destinations. Located on the Great Lakes in the east-central US, along with its 10 deep water ports, make Michigan a trucker-friendly state.