CDL Class A Driver (LTL)

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Collinsville, IL

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is hiring a full-time CDL Class A Driver (LTL) to drive a tractor-trailer combination or straight truck and deliver and pick up palletized freight and large shipments. The company is family owned and operated, was started in 1978, and provides standard, next-day, ground delivery throughout the Midwest. It employs more than 1,800 people and is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 7:30 a.m. start and work continuing until the route is complete. The position is expected to involve 10–15 hours of overtime per week, paid at time and a half after 40 hours. Pay is $24.00–$30.75 per hour, based on experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to CDL Class A drivers. The driver conducts vehicle inspections, completes driving and maintenance paperwork, delivers and picks up freight, verifies shipment documentation, collects payment when necessary, maintains required certifications, washes the tractor and equipment daily, and assists other drivers as needed. The role requires operating a manual transmission and handling varied freight, including hazardous materials, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Applicants must pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug screening, and criminal background check.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license and have a good driving record that meets company standards.
Be able to operate a manual transmission.
Possess or be able to obtain a doubles/triples endorsement.
Have good customer service and organizational skills.
Be able to work independently and make quick decisions.
Be able to pass a DOT physical.
Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Have full range of motion for grasping, standing, squatting, stair climbing, and walking.
Be able to work with varied freight, including hazardous materials, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct a pre-trip inspection to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Submit the pre-trip form and complete mileage and maintenance forms.
Deliver palletized freight to customers in a timely manner and pick up freight from shippers.
Verify that all load-related documentation is complete and accurate.
Collect payment for shipments when necessary and return bills of lading to the office for billing.
Maintain all certifications required by the DOT and company safety policies.
Wash the exterior of the tractor and equipment daily.
Assist other drivers with loading, delivery, or pickup as needed.