CDL A Local Dry Van Drivers in Channahon, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Cheeseman Transport is hiring CDL A Local Dry Van Drivers in Channahon, IL . Drivers will be hauling forklifts, tow motors and their parts in 53ft dry van trailers. Cheeseman Transport is a leading provider of transportation and supply chain solutions that was founded in 1946 growing from a single truck to a fleet of over 325 tractors and 1000 trailers with multiple service centers. Our dedication to safety and service has been the driving force behind the company’s growth and continued success. Come be a part of the Cheeseman journey!

Compensation

• Average weekly pay: $1,500
  • Pay based on miles and stops with a guaranteed minimum hourly rate of $38.00
  • Paid practical miles, paid for all miles loaded or empty
  • Stop pay: $15 - $33 per stop
    • 5 – 10 stops per day
  • Securing pay: $1 per 1000 pounds secured
• Bonuses:
  • Sign on bonus: $1,500
  • Referral bonus: $5,000
  • Quarterly safety bonus
  • Service awards
• Paid via direct deposit weekly 

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting the 1st of the month following 60 days: 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance 
  • Company paid life insurance and short term disability
  • Additional insurance: Long term disability, voluntary life, AD&D, accident, critical illness
• 401K with company match after 60 days employed
• 7 Paid company holidays 
• 5 Days PTO after 90 days employed
• 3 days paid orientation with travel expense reimbursement 
• Paid quarterly safety training
• Perks: PrePass, EFS card, uniforms
• Passenger program available after 90 days of employment
  • Must be an immediate family member at least 13 years of age

Home Time, Route, & Schedule

• Home Time: Home daily
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Shift: Starting around 8:00am
• Route: Delivering anywhere within a 250 mile radius of Channahon, IL
• Level of Touch: No loading or unloading, must secure freight

Equipment

• Newer model trucks
• Automatic transmission
• Governed speed: 68 mph 
• ELD equipped using Samsara
• Outward facing camera

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age  
• Must have CDL A license 
• Must have a minimum of 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
• Must have hazmat & tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain within 60 days of employment
• No felony in the past 7 years
• No alcohol related offense in the past 5 years
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations 
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen 
• Hiring Radius: Drivers must live within 40 miles of Channahon, IL

Cheeseman Transport is a family-oriented transportation company known for safely moving freight with unusual characteristics. We provide LTL, Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, and Warehousing services for businesses throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Our culture is built on four core values: Family First, Safety, Flexibility, and Sustainability. We invest in our people through reliable equipment, strong benefits, and a work environment where employees are respected and supported. Many of our team members build long-term careers here because we focus on safety, consistency, and doing the right thing for our drivers, mechanics, handlers, and office staff. Our goal is simple: create business relationships that are safe, enjoyable, and rewarding for everyone we work with

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