LOCAL DRIVER CDL CLASS A
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
Hassett Logistics, a leader in time-definite freight services, is seeking a CDL A Driver to join our team in our Bensenville, IL location. This opportunity includes: high standards of quality, safety and service and a willingness to learn the business. You will be responsible to drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver freight.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Salary: $23.50 per hour (Overtime as needed)
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :
- Required to unload truck using a forklift and/or pallet jack.
- Maintain a commercial drivers' license. Develop new relationships for Hassett Logistics.
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods.
- Read bills of lading to determine assignment details. Verify cargo against shipping papers.
- Examine and report vehicle malfunctions, defects, accidents, traffic violations, required maintenance, or damage to the vehicles. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order (pre- and post-check inspections).
- Refuel and take vehicles in for maintenance.
- Documenting/recording Information. Maintain driver log according to I.C.C. regulations.
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods.
- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
- Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
- Secure cargo for transport, using cargo straps, cargo bars, stretch-wrap, blanket-wraps, etc.
- Wrap goods using pads, packing paper, and containers, and secure loads to trailer walls, using straps.
- Use local or regional geographical knowledge to determine vehicle routes. Read and interpret maps or use GPS enabled devices.
- Operate equipment, such as cell phones, phone or tablet apps, e-mail, and truck cab computers.
Job Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma/G.E.D
- Commercial Driver's License - CDL A (registered to state of work location)
- Experience using forklift and/or pallet jack preferred but not required
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass security background checks
Knowledge & Aptitudes :
- Customer service orientation
- Strong communication skills - Requires regular contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, e-mail, or otherwise)
- Requires working with external customers, internal customers, and/or the public
- Ability to make judgments and decisions, with and without supervision
- Time management - organizing, planning, and prioritizing work. Ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to drive tractor-trailer truck
- Ability to use manual pallet jacks, two- and four-wheeled dollies, and other accessories
- Ability to complete all necessary D.O.T. documentation
- Work as a team member
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
You will report directly to the Dispatch/Operations Manager for the Bensenville, IL terminal. Problem solving, planning, and a commitment to the highest level of customer service are skills we highly desire. Our Bensenville, IL terminal has a great team where you will be able to make an impact in the organization.
Hassett's benefits include:
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401K plan with a discretionary company match
- Company-paid Long-term disability
- Company-paid Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vacation and sick paid time off
- Paid holidays.
Hassett Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.
OUR COMPANY:
Hassett is a leader in time-definite freight services in the highly competitive freight forwarding industry. Our roots extend back to the 1940's as a small family-owned moving and storage company. We provide secure, convenient, multi-mode solutions to meet each customer's specific transportation requirements. Industries of all kinds have turned to Hassett to deliver their freight. Our team works with a variety of businesses - publishing, entertainment, automotive, manufacturing, and tradeshows.
Hassett Logistics was named as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois in 2020 and 2021 by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, MRA - The Management Association, the Small Business Advocacy Council and Best Companies Group. Our team works hard to continually meet demands and exceed the high expectations we set for ourselves - it's The Hassett Way.