CDL B Driver Apprentice

at PITT OHIO in Cicero, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable, transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY CHAIN, LTL and TRUCKLOAD services is seeking a CDL B Driver Apprentice

at our Chicago, IL Terminal.

We offer overtime IMMEDIATELY after 40 hours worked.

Moved to Top Rate of $31.26 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 or deductibles, vision, dental, 401K, profit sharing, vacation paid at 45 hours per week, pleasant work environment, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Drives a commercial vehicle safely while picking up and delivering general freight.
• Will work on the dock for a minimum of 30 days as part of the training program.
• Will be responsible to load and unload freight according to DOT requirements on and off trucks either individually or with assistance of dockworkers. Mechanical freight handling equipment may be used where available and appropriate.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight.
• 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 commercial motor vehicles 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 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Class A or B CDL.
• All Drivers must pass a PITT OHIO driving test administered by an approved PITT OHIO Trainer after training program is complete.
• All Drivers except sprinter truck drivers will be required to possess or obtain within 90 days of hire date a Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsement on their current valid driver's license issued by the resident state in which they reside.
• All drivers to possess only one valid driver's license issued by the resident state of the driver. Operators who have recently transferred from another state must produce a copy of the former license or provide license information for verification from that state. Drivers will need to provide information on all previous held licenses within the past 36-month period.
• No record of a driving license suspension or revocation for more than 30 days, covering the 36-mo
  
  

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  PITT OHIO Express, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.