CDL-A Truck Driver | Regional | Ottawa, IL

About the role

Knight Transportation is seeking experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers in Ottawa, IL and the surrounding areas to join their team in Kansas City.

Responsibilities

• Run regional freight for 5 days and get home for 2 days.
• Average 2,800 miles per route.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• At least 6 months of Class A driving experience within the last year, or 1 year of Class A driving experience within the last 5 years.
• No more than 1 preventable accident in the past 2 years, no major accident within 5 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years.
• No DUI within 5 years or 10 years if CDL holder at time of DUI.
• Pass a DOT physical and drug test.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Benefits for Employees and Family.
• 401k Retirement Plan with matching and stock purchase plan.
• Short and long-term disability offered.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; health reimbursement account.
• Paid time off – 3 days after 90 days of service.
• Employee assistance program.

Perks

• Monthly safety and production bonus available.
• Automatic pay increases.
• 27 terminals nationwide.
• 24/7 roadside support.
• Late model equipment.
• Rider and pet policy.
• All trucks equipped with inverters.
• Certified driver school tuition reimbursement.
• Free showers through rewards partners.