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CDL A Local Driver

Dayton Freight

Job Location:

Des Plaines, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Were Growing & Want to Hire YOU!

In-Person Interviews for CDL A Local Drivers $36.50/hr!

In-Person Interviews: (Choose 1 date to attend)

When:

Tuesday June 23rd
8 AM - 3 PM

Where:

1000 E. Northwest Hwy Des Plaines IL 60016

How:

Walk-Ins Welcome! No Appointment Required! Click Here to pre-register and to receive updates regarding Open Interviews.

*Please email if you are unable to make the above date/times. We will have a manager contact you to schedule an interview.

**Please note that filling out the registration form is to RSVP and receive email updates and therefore not equivalent to completing an online application. The Hiring Manager may request you to complete an online application which can be found by clicking the button on this page to Apply.

Pay is $36.50 per hour

$36.50 per hour
Overtime after 40 hours
Work-life balance
Growing company
Friendly & Positive culture
New Equipment & Clean facilities
Comprehensive benefits package: Health Dental Vision AD&D etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
401(k) plan Company match

Responsibilities

P&D Drivers are responsible for transporting loading and unloading freight in a productive safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers and our customers.

Perform pre and post trip inspections on the tractor and trailer that is being utilized
Properly document all freight control processes
Read and understand maps road signs shipping papers hazardous materials markings and labeling identifications
Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary
Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
Assist customers in preparation of shipping papers
Interact and converse with external/internal customers
Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed
Participate in Dayton Freights training and improvement programs
Be available for irregular work schedules alternating work shifts and/or assignments
Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines contained in the Dayton Freight Driver/Dockworker Manual

Qualifications

At least 23 years of age
At least 2 years of commercial driving experience
Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement
Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card
No DUI Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years
Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
Basic math skills
Fluent in English
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Able to pass a drug screen

Benefits

$36.50 per hour
Overtime after 40 hours
Work-life balance
Growing company
Friendly & Positive culture
New Equipment & Clean facilities
Comprehensive benefits package: Health Dental Vision AD&D etc.
Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
401(k) plan Company match

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and perform physical tasks associated with driving equipment inspections and local pick-up and delivery operations. Duties may include standing walking climbing bending reaching pushing pulling ascending and descending from the vehicle and handling freight and delivery equipment with occasional manual handling of materials and use of powered tools or devices.

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

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