Chicago Fleet Driver

Imperative Logistics Group•Chicago Gateway, IL

About The Position

The driver safely and efficiently operates a commercial truck for extended hours to pick up and deliver freight. The role transports and delivers goods locally to airlines and/or customers according to each shipment’s service level. The driver loads, unloads, and transports cargo between customer locations and the airport, keeps in contact with dispatch, completes airline bills of lading and Master Airway Bills, maintains required driving and inspection records, and interacts with customers. Candidates must pass a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check. The role requires operating a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, driving long hours and traveling regularly, and handling cargo with equipment such as a pallet jack. The position involves physical activity including climbing in and out of the tractor, lifting, and inspecting the trailer and tires. Drivers may need to work outdoors briefly in all types of weather. Pay is $23.56 per hour. Base compensation may be determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, internal equity, market data, and geography.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Three years of commercial driving experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to operate a truck with a capacity of 26,000 pounds or more gross vehicle weight.
Ability to operate a handheld computer or cellular telephone and a handheld device used to communicate shipment information.
Basic knowledge of computers and email.
Time-management skills and ability to process paperwork.
Knowledge of and compliance with DOT safety standards.
Must pass a background check and an MVR check.
Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.
Ability to climb into and out of a tractor several times per day using three points of contact.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and to load cargo weighing over 1,000 pounds with the assistance of a pallet jack.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and squat to inspect the trailer and tires.
Ability to work outdoors for short periods in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and transport cargo to and from customer locations and the airport.
Maintain telephone contact with dispatch to receive instructions.
Complete bills of lading and Master Airway Bills for airline freight tendering.
Maintain a driver logbook and daily vehicle inspection report according to applicable I.C.C. regulations.
Interact with customers daily.
Operate a commercial truck to transport and deliver goods locally according to shipment service levels.
Inspect the underside of the trailer and check tires for adequate inflation and potential damage.