CDL A Local Driver

Dayton Freight • Collinsville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This CDL A Local Driver position offers a competitive pay of $35.50 per hour with overtime available after 40 hours, promoting a healthy work-life balance within a growing company. The company prides itself on a friendly and positive culture, new equipment, and clean facilities. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including health, dental, vision, AD&D, 8 paid holidays, paid vacation, personal days, and a 401(k) plan with company match. P&D Drivers are primarily responsible for the productive, safe, and claims-free transportation, loading, and unloading of freight between the company's Service Centers and its customers.

Requirements

• At least 23 years of age
• At least 18 months of commercial driving experience
• Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement (obtain prior to interviewing)
• Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card
• No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years
• Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
• Basic math skills
• Fluent in English
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Able to pass a drug screen

Responsibilities

• P&D Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers and our customers.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on the tractor and trailer that is being utilized
• Properly document all freight control processes
• Read and understand maps, road signs, shipping papers, hazardous materials markings and labeling identifications
• Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
• Assist customers in preparation of shipping papers
• Interact and converse with external/internal customers
• Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs
• Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual

Benefits

• $35.50 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Work-life balance
• Growing company
• Friendly & Positive culture
• New Equipment & Clean facilities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8)
• paid vacation and personal days
• 401(k) plan
• Company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees