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Dayton Freight

Class A CDL Transportation Driver - Home Daily

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A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$46,870 / year median in Illinois

-20% projected decline

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Overview Mileage rate is $0.84 per mile Stable and growing organization Full-Time pay beginning at $.84/mile for Transportation/Linehaul Drivers (Average $2,300/week) No doubles Work-life balance Quality hours Friendly & Positive culture New equipment Clean facilities Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc. Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days 401(k) plan, Company match Responsibilities Transportation Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers . Perform pre and post trip inspections on tractor/trailer Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle Interact and converse with internal customers Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed Be available for irregular work schedules, extended trips away from domiciled Service Center, alternating work shifts and/or assignments Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines Qualifications At least 23 years of age At least 18 months of commercial driving experience Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years Basic math skills Fluent in English Legally eligible to work in the United States Able to pass a drug screen Benefits Stable and growing organization Full-Time pay beginning at $.84/mile No doubles Work-life balance Quality Hours Friendly & Positive culture New Equipment Clean facilities Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc. Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days 401(k) plan, Company match Physical Demands The position requires the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and perform routine physical tasks associated with driving and equipment inspections. Duties may include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, ascending and descending from the vehicle, and handling equipment, with occasional manual handling of freight. • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.