Regional CDL Driver
2 months ago
Chicago
Job Description Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI Cargo Express Freight is a family-owned freight transportation and logistics company providing reliable trucking, freight forwarding, and shipping solutions nationwide. We support customers with dependable delivery service and a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and consistency on every route. As a Regional CDL Driver, you will play an important role in keeping freight moving safely and on schedule while representing the company with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a professional manner. Responsibilities • Drive a tractor trailer on intrastate and interstate routes to deliver to various shippers and receivers., • Safely operate a tractor-trailer on scheduled interstate routes between Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin., • Complete all routes safely in accordance with company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations., • Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers to ensure services and duties are executed according to preferred work methods and customer service practices., • Perform required safety checks, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the tractor, truck, and trailer, and report safety issues or repair needs., • Follow DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and immediately report safety hazards., • Inspect trailers to confirm freight is properly loaded and secured, perform count checks, review customer invoices, and complete required paperwork accurately and legibly., • Deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route delivery schedule., • Ensure the tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and secured at all times., • Keep trailers free of trash and debris after each delivery., • Complete daily hours-of-service records and logs in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements., • Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required., • Perform other related duties as assigned.Requirements Required Experience 3-12 months of commercial driving experience Required Qualifications • High school diploma/GED or state-approved equivalent, • Valid CDL A, • Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable), • Must be 21 years of age, • Eligible to work in the United States, • Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card, • Able to communicate with dispatchers about load updates or issues and with mechanics regarding updates or issues with the tractor or trailerPreferred Qualifications, • Experience with hand-held point of delivery scanning systems (i.e. POD), • Customer service-related work experience, • Bilingual English/Spanish