CDL-A Dry Van Truck Driver - $21 to $25 per hour in Chester, IL

Company Driver | Dry Van
Location: Chester, IL
Company: The DeLong Co inc
Pay: $21 to $25 per hour
Route Type: dedicated, local, ltl, otr, regional
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Now Hiring — $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!*
*Bonus subject to eligibility requirements and employment terms. Ask your recruiter for full details.

Drivers are paid by the load averaging between $21.00/hr - $25.00/hr

As a CDL Class A Driver, you'll be responsible for the safe and timely transport of goods to and from customers, vendors, and job sites. Your day-to-day will include:

• Safely operate Class A/B trucks, including on uneven and unfinished surfaces at job sites
• Perform daily equipment maintenance - keeping your truck clean inside and out and in peak operating condition
• Tarp loads when required and handle client property with care
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and ELD reporting in compliance with all regulations
• Back 20'-40' trailers safely in tight spaces
• Climb ladders up to 15 feet on trucks and fertilizer tanks as needed
  
  
  Work: Full Time, 10-12 hours a day- 5 days a week, during Harvest expanded days/hours may be required. Flexibility in working hours is required, as the shifts may vary, starting as early as 2am and ending between 10am-12pm
  
   

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience with DOT logging and ELD reporting
• Clean driving record and strong safety awareness
• Ability to read maps and navigate unfamiliar locations independently
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on flat and uneven surfaces
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work extended hours and nights during peak seasons
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred:

• 3+ years of CLD driving experience
• Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsements
• 1 year of experience with Samsara fleet management software
• Comfortable operating a handheld radio and pallet jack