Regional Class A CDL Driver - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus - Excellent Benefits

DUNLOP TIRES NORTH AMERICA INC•Joliet, IL

6d•$28 - $34

About The Position

Dunlop Tire North America (DTNA) is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Class A CDL Driver to transport tires between distribution centers and customer locations on regional routes running from Virginia to Massachusetts. The role uses company-owned tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers. Drivers dispatch early in the morning and have regular opportunities to return home most nights, with approximately 2–3 overnight trips per week based on business needs, for stays of up to one night. Day or night shifts may be required as business needs dictate. The position includes ensuring accurate, timely deliveries; assisting with unloading tires when required; conducting vehicle inspections; completing DOT documentation and electronic logging device (ELD) records; and following DOT regulations and company safety standards. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and warehouse teams, report equipment or delivery concerns and customer feedback, and assist with yard operations and other assigned duties. The role requires physical activity including lifting, carrying, moving, and unloading tires, and climbing in and out of tractors and trailers. Work may take place outdoors in varying weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
1–2 years of OTR experience driving commercial tractor-trailers.
Clean and acceptable driving record and commitment to safe driving practices.
Experience operating commercial tractor-trailers with both manual and automatic transmissions.
Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and safe commercial driving practices.
Ability to operate commercial vehicles safely in varying weather, traffic, and road conditions.
Ability to work early morning dispatch schedules and day or night shifts as business needs require.
Ability to perform driver-assisted unloading of tires when required.
Ability to climb in and out of tractors, trailers, and other equipment repeatedly throughout the workday.
Ability to complete vehicle inspections and maintain accurate ELD records.
Ability to lift, carry, move, and unload tires and perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading deliveries.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including rain, wind, heat, and snow.
Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, accountability, customer service, effective communication, attention to detail, time management, technical proficiency with inspections and ELD documentation, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company-owned tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers.
Transport tires between distribution centers and customer locations throughout the region.
Ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.
Assist with unloading tires when required by customers.
Perform vehicle inspections and complete required DOT documentation and ELD records.
Follow applicable DOT regulations and company safety standards.
Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and warehouse teams.
Promptly report equipment concerns, delivery issues, and customer feedback.
Assist with yard operations and perform other related duties as assigned.