Truck Driver Mt. Sterling, IL

Location: Mount Sterling, IL – Hiring immediately

Pay: Starting pay up to $95K for inexperienced, first year earners, depending on job type and schedule (See pay options). Plus bonus and incentive opportunities!
(Pay range includes training pay and is variable based on driver experience, job type, and schedule)

Schedule Available:

• Traditional (typically dispatched 5.5 days per week),
• 6×3 (6 days on 3 days off),
• 4×4 (4 days on 4 days off),
• Home Daily. (Dispatch hours/days off will vary. Averages 1 night per week over the road)
• Teams
• Full Time & Part Time

Job Type(s) Available: Customer Delivery Specialist & No-Touch Freight(Learn more)

Environment: Work in all weather conditions and on weekdays, weekends, days, and nights

You love the open road. You’d rather see spectacular sunrises through your windshield than work in an office. As a professional Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) Class A CDL driver, you can receive the respect you deserve while living your dream. You’ll pick up product from Dot Foods suppliers and transport product to our customers and distribution centers.

DTI understands what’s important to you. We prioritize flexibility and work-life balance and pay you for every part of your job. You’ll stay safe with our top-of-the-line trucks and training.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• As a best-in-class driver, safely and efficiently operate DTI equipment to transport product
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and any other governing body
• For all jobs except no-touch freight, load and unload dry and temperature-controlled goods
• Meet established company goals, including managing MPG, fuel purchases, idle time, and speed
• Read and understand DTI load paperwork and product and packaging descriptions
• Identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Regular physical activity required for all jobs except no-touch freight; must be able to safely lift on average 14 pounds and at the most around 60 pounds
• Includes sitting, walking, or standing during work hours

WHO WE ARE

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is the exclusive transportation affiliate of Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor. Our fleet consists of more than 1,500 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Class A CDL and a good motor vehicle report or ability to obtain a Class A CDL ” we help cover driving school tuition for new drivers
• Haz-Mat and tanker endorsements (can be obtained during training)
• Medical examiner certificate from a company-approved examiner
• Ability to pass our physical ability test (PAT)
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language
• Safety-first mindset

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Six months of over-the-road experience or graduate of approved truck driver training schoolof 140-160 hours minimum
• High school diploma or GED

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: DTIbelieves all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. DTI will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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• Competitive compensation package, including performance incentives and bonus opportunities
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, profit-sharing, PTO, and holiday pay
• Advancement opportunities