Freight Driver jobs in Champaign, IL

Overview

NEW PAY SCALE!

HIRING Class A CDL Drivers at $32.75/hr.!

Local Drivers | $32.75 per hour

Transportation Drivers | $.77 per mile

• * $32.75 per hour
• * Overtime after 40 hours
• * Work-life balance
• * Growing company
• * 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

P&D Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers and our customers.

• Perform pre and post trip inspections on the tractor and trailer that is being utilized
• Properly document all freight control processes
• Read and understand maps, road signs, shipping papers, hazardous materials markings and labeling identifications
• Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
• Assist customers in preparation of shipping papers
• Interact and converse with external/internal customers
• Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed
• Participate in Dayton Freight’s training and improvement programs
• Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual

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

• * $32.75 per hour
• * Overtime after 40 hours
• * Work-life balance
• * Growing company
• * 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