CDL Class A Driver (LTL)

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Normal, IL

18h

About The Position

The CDL Class A Driver (LTL) drives a tractor-trailer combination or straight truck to deliver and pick up palletized freight and/or large shipments. The position operates Monday through Friday, starts at 9:00 AM, and continues until the route is complete. Drivers are expected to work 10–15 hours of overtime each week, paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. Pay is $24.00–$30.75 per hour, based on experience. The posting also offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for CDL Class-A drivers. The position is full-time and nonexempt. The driver is responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment, completing required forms, delivering and picking up freight, verifying shipment documentation, collecting payments when needed, maintaining DOT and company-required certifications, and assisting other drivers as needed. The role requires operating a manual transmission, interacting with customers, working independently, and handling freight that may include hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid CDL Class A driver’s license with a driving record that meets company standards, and be able to pass a DOT physical. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Applicants must also pass a 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 with a 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, climbing stairs, walking, and related tasks, with no limits.
Be able to work with freight that may include hazardous materials, perishable food, alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Conduct a pre-trip inspection to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Submit pre-trip forms 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 DOT and company safety policies.
Wash the exterior of the tractor and equipment daily.
Assist other drivers with loading, delivery, or pickup as needed.