Description:
Classification
This is a non-exempt position
Pay Range
$19.00 - $28.00 per hour
Job description:
**This is a W-2 only position - Independent contractors need not apply**
We are looking for professional Local CDL Class A Company Drivers with Intermodal Experience and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of verifiable driving experience.
Qualified applicants will have the following:
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Drivers must have Class A CDL
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Must be 23 years of age
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2 years of Intermodal driving experience
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3 years of other CDL driving experience.
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No convictions for reckless driving within the past 5 years
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No convictions for DUI within the past 5 years
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No suspensions or revocations within the past 5 years
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No serious violations within the previous 12 months (15 mph or greater, following too closely, improper passing, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with a fatality)
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No more than 3 moving violations within past 3 years
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No Preventable DOT Recordable accidents within the past 3 years
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Must be able to work 55+ hours per week
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Regular predictable attendance
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Perform pre-trip/post trip inspections
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Complete all required paperwork
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Hook & unhook a trailer
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Open & close trailer doors
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Enter & exit a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday and one mandatory rotating Saturday per month.
Locke Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
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Dental insurance
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Disability insurance
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid orientation
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Paid sick time
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Vision insurance
Experience:
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Commercial driving: 5 years (Required)
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Intermodal: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
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Driver's License (Required)
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CDL A (Required)
Requirements:
Valid CDL Class A License
Must hold a current CDL Class A license issued by your state
Required for operating combination vehicles (tractor-trailers, semis)
Age Requirements
18+ for intrastate (within Illinois)
21+ for interstate (crossing state lines)
Medical Certification (DOT Physical)
Must pass a physical exam regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Receive a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT card)
Clean Driving Record
Limited or no serious violations (DUIs, reckless driving, etc.)
Employers often review MVR (Motor Vehicle Record
Background Check & Drug Screening
Pre-employment drug test required (DOT-regulated)
Must comply with random testing programs
Hours of Service Compliance
Must follow federal driving limits and rest rules set by FMCSA
Use of ELDs (electronic logging devices) is standard
Vehicle Knowledge
Ability to:
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Identify basic mechanical issues
Secure loads properly
Navigation & Time Management
Plan routes efficiently
Meet delivery deadlines safely
Job Duties
Transport goods safely and on time
Inspect truck and trailer before/after trips
Maintain accurate logs and paperwork
Communicate with dispatch and customers
Follow safety and company policies
