Dedicated CDL-A Student / Grad - Training - Dry Van

Job Description

This is an opportunity for qualified candidates to begin a path toward a full-time CDL A local dedicated driver position. Selected candidates who do not currently hold a CDL may be considered for company-sponsored CDL school.

After successfully completing CDL school, obtaining a Class A CDL, and meeting hiring requirements, you will transition into a full-time local dedicated driving role.

Compensation After CDL Completion:

• $26.00/hour
• Overtime after 40 hours
• Annual pay increases

What We Offer After CDL Completion:

• Home daily
• No-touch freight
• Local dedicated routes
• Union position with Teamsters Local 414,
• Medical/dental/vision,
• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time,
• 401(k) match up to 3%,

Driver Duties After CDL Completion:

• Operate on local dedicated lanes from Fort Wayne, Roanoke, and Columbia City terminals to GM plants and back
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Follow DOT regulations and company safety policies
• Maintain logs and required documentation
• Communicate with dispatch and customers.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Able to meet pre-employment screening requirements
• Able to complete approved CDL school and obtain a Class A CDL
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
• No DUI/OWI in the last 5 years
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years.

CDL sponsorship terms:

Company sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates. If a candidate receives sponsored CDL school through Universal Logistics, repayment terms and employment expectations will be provided in writing before enrollment.