Linehaul Driver - EFFINGHAM, IL BASED - $0.78/mi

Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. Our drivers are home daily!

About the role

This position will be based out of Effingham, IL, with orientation and training at the St. Louis, MO terminal. The role involves driving a tractor trailer long-distance between terminal locations to pick up and drop off freight.

Pay

Starting wage is $0.78 per mile, increasing to $0.81 per mile after the first year. Drivers are also eligible for a quarterly safety incentive bonus of $250, earning up to $1,000 annually based on eligibility.

Schedule

Shift is Monday through Friday with a 5:00 PM start.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k matching
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability

Responsibilities

• Drive a commercial vehicle safely while transporting freight between terminals
• Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance of dockworkers
• Use mechanic freight handling equipment where available and appropriate
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight
• Secure freight through strapping or other methods
• Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy
• Comply with all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of hazardous materials
• Drive tractor-trailer in all conditions in accordance with Federal regulations, including hours of service limitations
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver's logs
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum age of 23
• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
• Must pass a road test administered by a Dohrn Transfer Driver Trainer
• Must possess or obtain Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements on a valid CDL
• Only one valid driver's license (CDL) issued by the resident state
• No record of DUI/OWI or reckless driving within the previous 5 years
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen and receive a negative result
• Negative controlled substances and alcohol result from prior employer(s) for the past three-year period
• No prior evidence of controlled substance use or refusal to submit to testing within the past three years
• Must consent to a 10-year check on work history; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained
• Ability to read and write English and perform simple mathematical calculations

Working Conditions

• Gripping of various sizes and weights of up to 100 pounds
• Lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground level to 45"; lifting at waist level or 36”
• Front carry up to 100 pounds for 250 feet
• Push/pull up to 60 pounds of horizontal force
• Sitting up to 10 hours per day
• Standing and walking occurs frequently
• Climbing, squatting, crouching, balancing, or kneeling occurs occasionally; crawling occurs rarely
• Reaching occurs frequently while shifting gears, moving freight, loading and unloading trailers, and turning the steering wheel
• Grasping and handling occurs frequently while loading and unloading freight, opening and closing trailer doors, and turning the steering wheel
• Critical to speak with coworkers and customers to safely perform essential job functions
• Vision is used constantly for driving, reading maps, and inspecting the truck
• Smell is used occasionally to check for leaks
• Hearing is used frequently to listen for unusual or warning sounds
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, wetness, dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals