Job description
About us
River Valley Transit is a fast-growing, family-owned and operated company based in Kankakee, IL. We are seeking a Truck Driver with a Class A CDL to join our team. The role involves driving an average of 300 miles per day, with a maximum of 600 miles per day. Runs are scheduled from Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday runs. You will be home every night.
Job Description
Responsibilities
•Operate company-owned, newer Freightliner or International Day cabs equipped with wet kits, 10-speed manual transmissions, ELDs, dash cameras, and GPS systems.
•Handle van trailers, open top gondola trailers, and dump trailers.
•Drive an average of 300 miles per day, with a maximum of 600 miles per day, covering Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri.
•Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintain the cleanliness of the truck, and report any maintenance needs.
•Follow detailed instructions from dispatchers.
•Handle double drops with some van work and open top gondola trailers, ensuring dump trailers are never left at a customer's yard.
Pay
•$25.00 per hour during the first 60 days.
•After the 60-day probationary period, switch to 25% of what the load pays.
•Quick learners may be eligible to switch to load pay sooner.
•Salary range: $52,000 to $55,000 annually.
Job Requirements
•Active Voice Mail Set up on cell phone to assist in the application process.
•Current Class A CDL License
•Current Valid Medical Card
•Must be to obtain current driving history from DMV, no older than 7 days.
•Must be able to drive 10 speed manual transmissions, no automatic transmissions in our fleet.
•Able to operate van trailers, top gondola trailers and dump trailers.
•Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections including writing up needed maintenance reports.
•Responsible for keeping the truck clean.
•Drive up to 600 miles per day with runs in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Missouri. Will be home each night.
•Must have a strong work ethic, be a self-starter, have good attendance and must be reliable.
•Follow detailed instructions from your dispatcher.
•Handle double drops with some van work and open gondola trailers.
•Never leave dump trailers at a customer's yard.
•Work Monday-Friday and may have an occasional Saturday run.
•Two years of clean CDL driving experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
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Ability to commute/relocate:
•Kankakee, IL 60901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
•Are you able to a supply current DMV driving record no older than 7 Days? (Required)
License/Certification:
•Class A CDL License with Current Medical Card (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person