Support CDL A Driver

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Normal, IL

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is hiring a Support CDL Driver to fill open, vacant, or temporarily unassigned routes and support daily delivery operations. The role requires flexibility to cover varying routes and schedules according to business needs while maintaining safety, service, and delivery standards. The position is full-time, with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM until route completion. Variable shifts may be required. An estimated 10–15 hours of overtime are expected each week; weekend overtime is voluntary and may be needed. Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $24.00–$30.75 per hour, based on experience. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for CDL Class-A drivers. Spee Dee Delivery is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1978. Its core business is standard, next-day, ground delivery. The company is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and employs over 1,800 people across the Midwest. The driver assists with morning freight sorting and truck loading, delivers and picks up freight, and performs related customer service, vehicle inspection, payment collection, and shipment verification duties. Travel may be required. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, be able to operate a manual transmission, and hold a valid CDL Class A license or successfully complete the company-paid CDL training program. The job involves handling varied freight, including hazardous materials, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals. Candidates must pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug screening, and criminal background check.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license or successfully complete the company-paid CDL training program.
Ability to operate a manual transmission.
Must possess or be able to obtain a doubles/triples endorsement.
Good customer service and organizational skills.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform the required range of motion, including grasping, standing, squatting, stair climbing, and walking.
Must be able to work with varied freight, including hazardous materials, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Prior experience relevant to the position may be considered when determining starting pay.

Responsibilities

Cover open, vacant, or temporarily unassigned routes based on business needs.
Assist drivers with morning duties, including sorting freight and loading trucks.
Deliver and pick up freight from customers and shippers in a timely manner.
Inspect vehicles and report mechanical problems.
Collect payments as needed.
Verify pickup contents against shipping papers.
Notify management of problems or discrepancies.
Maintain a professional personal appearance and keep the vehicle clean.
Participate in weekly meetings and communicate goals and assignments.
Travel as required.
Perform other assigned duties.