CDL A Reefer Truck Driver

The Employee Connect • West Jefferson, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated big-box retail account running a mix of shuttles, full loads and store deliveries out of West Jefferson, Ohio. Freight on this fleet is tri-temp and dual-temp refrigerated, store unload observed by driver; lift gate and pallet jack at inner-city stores, running downtown Chicago and the surrounding Chicago suburbs. Home time is weekly, which makes this a strong fit for drivers who want a predictable routine and a consistent paycheck rather than long, open-ended stretches on the road. Average earnings on this account run $1,864 per week, approximately $96,934 annualized.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience.
• Meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements.
• Hold a current DOT medical certification.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements.
• Physical capability to perform freight handling, including repeated lifting, climbing in and out of the trailer, and sustained activity across a full shift.

Nice To Haves

• Prior refrigerated experience.
• Comfort managing reefer units, monitoring temperature settings, and recognizing problems.
• Clean safety record.
• Consistent on-time performance.
• Track record of steady tenure with previous carriers.
• Good communication with dispatch.
• Professional customer contact.
• Care for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Monitor hours of service and keep logs accurate and current.
• Transport freight on schedule across downtown Chicago and the surrounding Chicago suburbs.
• Follow assigned routes, plan fuel and rest stops sensibly.
• Communicate proactively with fleet manager regarding delays.
• Handle freight as described, including using a lift gate and pallet jack at inner-city stores.
• Represent the client professionally at customer locations.
• Maintain the condition and cleanliness of assigned equipment.
• Report mechanical issues promptly.

Benefits

• Average earnings on this account are $1,864 per week, approximately $96,934 annualized.
• Pay is made up of: Mileage pay; Stop pay; Detention pay.
• Home Weekly.
• Two to three days home weekly with a 34-hour reset.
• Top-of-the-line automatic transmission trucks hauling 28' and 53' trailers.
• Equal opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed