Driver, Regional, (OH-IL)

Summary

The CDL A Driver is responsible for executing same-day pickup and delivery (P&D) operations within a defined geographic area, ensuring safe, timely, and accurate transportation of freight.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives semi-tractor/trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off-duty on runs of up to one week or more.
• Backs trailers to customer dock.
• Maintains compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and safe and professional driving behavior.
• Communicates with customer representatives in pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner.
• Communicates and coordinates with dispatchers.
• Complies with all DOT requirements including drug and alcohol testing (subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing).
• Secures cargo and properly arranges and balances it within the vehicle.
• Ensures that any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
• Swings and secures trailer doors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid CDL A License required
• Minimum 2 years of CDL A driving experience within the last 4 years (3+ years preferred)
• Must meet DOT qualification requirements (FMCSR 391.41)
• No positive drug or alcohol test results in the past five (5) yrs.
• No accident involving bodily injury within the last three (3) yrs.
• Experience in local P&D operations, multi-stop routing, and urban driving environments preferred
• Strong understanding of load securement and freight handling
• Able to navigate efficiently using GPS and route planning tools
• Demonstrated customer service skills and professionalism in customer-facing environments
• Experience handling high-value or sensitive freight preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• TWIC card (or ability to obtain within 90 days, if required)
• Hazmat endorsement required

Physical Demands

• Sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle
• Use hands and fingers to operate steering wheel, controls, GPS, and electronic logging devices
• Frequently enter and exit the cab (4–6 feet) multiple times per shift
• Lift, carry, push, and pull freight ranging from 1–125 pounds (team lift or equipment-assisted when required)
• Lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Frequently reach at or above shoulder height, at waist level, and below waist level
• Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and crouch during loading/unloading and inspections
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractor and trailer
• Hook/unhook trailers, operate landing gear, fifth wheel release, and related equipment
• Walk and stand for portions of the shift on surfaces such as concrete, metal, or dock plates, which may be uneven, wet, or slippery
• Operate foot pedals and manual transmission (if applicable)

Benefits

• Starts at $.0.65 - S0.68 CPM based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Company paid short-term & long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401K plan with up to 5% company match.
• Generous PTO package – including vacation, sick time, birthday holiday, 3 and 6 paid holidays a year.
• Bi-weekly pay with Daily Pay options.
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Paid orientation including transportation, lodging, and meals.