Class A Linehaul Driver

at PITT OHIO in Cicero, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Class A Linehaul Driver
Location

US-IL-Cicero
ID

2024-1380

Category 
Driving  

Position Type 
Full-Time  

Remote 
No  

Cents Per Mile 
$0.7130
Overview

PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable, transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY CHAIN, LTL and TRUCKLOAD services is seeking a Class A Linehaul Driver- HOME DAILY! at our Chicago, IL Terminal.
Moved to Top Rate of $0.7687 CPM after 6 months.
PITT OHIO has received countless safety, service, and carrier of the year awards and our highly acclaimed Safety Department is a leader in the transportation industry. Dedication to quality and excellence is our goal at PITT OHIO.
We offer competitive wages, medical and prescription insurance with no weekly premiums, vision, dental, 401K, profit sharing, vacation paid at 45 hours per week, pleasant work environment, and much more!

Responsibilities

Drives a commercial vehicle safely primarily in our road operation during overnight hours. Terminal to terminal or terminal to a relay point and return to home terminal.
Road operation is Monday - Friday night, and occasional weekend. Drivers are home daily unless unforeseen circumstance arise such as weather.
You may occasionally have to make a customer delivery or pickup.
You may be required to help unload or load freight at a terminal. This includes lifting or pulling freight with dock tools such as pallet jacks, two wheelers or forklifts (PITT OHIO certified employees only).
Securing of freight may be required through strapping or other methods.
Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
Comply with all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of Hazardous Materials.
Drive tractor/trailer in all conditions in accordance with federal regulations, normally in periods of driving within hours of service limitations, followed by an off-duty period as required by regulatory requirements.
Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver's logs and other records required by law.
Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Qualifications

A minimum age of 25 years of age.
All tractor trailer drivers must have two years of verifiable driving experience (approximate 100,000 miles) or a minimum of one year of verifiable driving experience and a diploma from an accredited driving school that PITT OHIO approves.
Must pass a PITT OHIO driving test administered by an approved PITT OHIO trainer or PITT OHIO designee;
With exception of non-CDL Drivers, must have a hazardous material and tank endorsement or obtain said endorsement within 90 days of employment on their current valid driver's license issued by the State in which they reside;
Must possess only one valid driver's license issued by the State in which the driver resides. A driver who has recently moved from another State must produce a copy of the former license or provide license information for verification from that State. The driver will need to provide information on all previous held licenses for the past 36-month period. If the driver moves, he/she must update his/her address with the Department of Motor Vehicles for that State within 30 days and provide new license to the Safety Department;
Must have no record of a driving license suspension or revocation covering the last 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report. A suspension for failure to pay and or failure to appear will be considered provided that there was no conviction for driving while suspended during this time period;
Must have no record of citation or conviction for the violations listed below during the past 36-month period from any source including the MVR and or any other Driver Performance History report;
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Violation of an "open container" or similar statute.
Refusal to take a test provided for by an implied consent law.
Reckless homicide or involuntary manslaughter.
Operating while under suspension or revocation (Except as Listed Above).
Leaving the scene of an accident or "hit and run".
Speed exhibitions, contests, or drag racing.
Use of a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony.
Assault with a motor vehicle.
Reckless driving, careless endangerment, or road rage.
Operating a motor vehicle... For full info follow application link.

PITT OHIO is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and we welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. PITT OHIO is committed to diversity and inclusion of all.