Truck Driver CDL A - Dedicated

NFI Industries, Inc. • Minooka, IL

13d

About The Position

Drive for NFI’s dedicated fleet, hauling dry van and refrigerated freight on regional and local routes. Regional drivers are home weekly, with possible midweek home time; local/regional routes are also available. Regional drivers have an average weekly pay range of $1,400–$1,700, with a $1,400 weekly minimum guarantee. Local/regional pay is $1,200–$1,400 per week. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for the regional opportunity, along with potential safety, inspection, and referral bonuses. Drivers use late-model trucks equipped with advanced technology and safety features. NFI shops maintain approximately 60% of its trucks and trailers.

NFI describes itself as a family-owned and operated logistics company with more than 90 years of history. The company emphasizes driver support, respect, and recognition, and provides tools and support to help drivers succeed and grow their trucking careers.

Drivers are expected to perform duties safely and responsibly, comply with applicable laws and customer requirements, report equipment problems and incidents, and perform routes, pickups, and deliveries. The role involves frequent movement, standing, walking, sitting, use of hands, reaching, vehicle entry and exit, and access to the rear cargo area. Drivers must regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a current Class A CDL from the state of residence.
• Have at least six months of relevant tractor-trailer experience; recent graduates who graduated within the last 90 days are also considered.
• Provide acceptable references from past employers.
• Meet all applicable DOT qualifications.
• Be legally able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Be physically capable of performing the job duties, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 lbs and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Haul dedicated dry van and refrigerated freight on regional and local routes.
• Perform all duties safely and responsibly.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as customer rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Report equipment problems, accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after routes.
• Safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and its rear cargo area.
• Perform routes, pickups, and deliveries based on customer requirements.

Benefits

• Health, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage beginning on day one
• 401(k) plan
• Wellness program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Other benefit plan options
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for the regional opportunity
• Safety, inspection, and referral bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed