Over the Road Driver - Chicago, IL
About The Position
This really is where the “rubber meets the road!” Physically transporting Johnsonville’s delicious products throughout the country requires safe, dedicated drivers who are willing to go the extra mile (sometimes literally!) to delight our customers. As a member of our trucking team, you’ll carefully comply with all state and federal laws and regulations as you deliver products for customers, always with a safety-first mindset. You’ll also provide exceptional customer service as a representative of our company. To many people, the person behind the wheel, who shows up at the loading dock with a shipment of our products, IS Johnsonville. Position OverviewInterested in joining a family-owned company with a private fleet? Johnsonville Trucking OTR Drivers take pride in the safe driving culture and being brand ambassadors Drivers average 2,300 miles per week while earning a great annual wage and a monthly bonus! Drivers have the option to breakdown customer orders for additional income or hire a lumping service to unload freight.
Requirements
- Certified truck driving school, preferred
- 100,000 miles driving experience or completion of a certified truck driving school
- 2 years recent OTR experience preferred
- Experience in the refrigerated food industry preferred
- Safety first mindset
- Customer service focused
- Attention to detail, organization, and ability to execute assigned work duties
- Ownership mindset
- Basic math and map reading skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Computer skills desirable
- Acceptable driving record that meets company and DOT requirements
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Drive 2020 or newer tractors and late model Great Dane refer trailers
- Portray a clean and professional image as a representative of Johnsonville
- Complete thorough vehicle safety inspections
- Complete E-DVIR for mechanical conditions in need of repair
- Legally operate in compliance of the FMCSA regulations
- Maintain pre-scheduled appointments, obtain necessary signatures on bills of lading and communicate any delays to dispatch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
