Pay
$2,500 - $3,500/wk
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Equipment
- Dry Van, Reefer, Hazmat
- Route
- OTR · USA only
- License
- CDL A
- Position
- Company driver, Owner operator
About this job
Our company is looking for an OTR CDL-A driver to run dry van and reefer freight on long-distance routes out of Chicago, IL. You'll haul a mix of general freight, refrigerated goods and occasionally hazardous materials, so safety and compliance matter on every run.
Pay
- $2,500.00 - $3,500.00 per week
What you'll haul
- Dry van and refrigerated (reefer) trailers
- General freight, refrigerated goods, and occasionally hazardous materials
- You'll keep reefer trailers at the right temperature to protect the load
What the job involves
- Driving a manual transmission tractor-trailer on OTR routes
- Loading and unloading freight using proper handling procedures
- Planning routes with GPS to hit delivery windows
- Running pre-trip, en-route and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Keeping accurate paperwork: load/unload records, delivery receipts and logs per DOT rules
- Following FMCSA, DOT and hazmat regulations when applicable
Requirements
- Valid CDL-A with a clean driving record
- Proven OTR long-haul experience
- Comfortable with manual transmission trucks
- Experience loading and unloading various freight types
- Reefer, flatbed or tanker experience is a plus
- Hazmat knowledge is a plus; willing to get certified if you're not already
- Solid grasp of cargo handling, GPS route planning and FMCSA compliance
Benefits
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
- Lease purchase program
- Paid toll fees
- Referral program
This is an on-the-road position.
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