CDL-A Local Truck Driving Jobs - Chicago, IL
Company
ABCO Transportation, Inc.
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
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Job Description
ABCO Transportation has local truck driving jobs available in the Chicago area. Every driver has a preference when it comes to their time behind the wheel.
We are looking for professional, experienced CDL-Class A drivers to fill these critical Local Positions.
What to expect from trucking jobs at ABCO:
ABCO is where drivers can move their careers forward. There is no guess work with us.
Driving a local route for ABCO comes with several perks and benefits including:
• Great pay and benefits such as a 401k plan
• Home daily
• Career development opportunities through our partnership with R+L Carriers
• Exclusive driver vacation resorts
• Appreciation and respect from our professional staff
How to become a truck driver for ABCO:
It takes a lot to earn a trucking job with ABCO. Our driver recruiters are ready to talk to those interested in the opportunity. Here are the basics they are looking for:
• Great attitude and work ethic.
• Experience and professional skill. Minimum one year CDL-Class A
• Rail container dry experience preferred
• Clean MVR
• Mutual respect and communication
We mean it when we say your experience matters at ABCO. If you have a CDL-Class A license and want to advance your career, here’s your chance at ABCO Transportation. Take a moment to learn more and apply to fill one of the available truck driving jobs in Chicago.
We are looking for professional, experienced CDL-Class A drivers to fill these critical Local Positions.
What to expect from trucking jobs at ABCO:
ABCO is where drivers can move their careers forward. There is no guess work with us.
Driving a local route for ABCO comes with several perks and benefits including:
• Great pay and benefits such as a 401k plan
• Home daily
• Career development opportunities through our partnership with R+L Carriers
• Exclusive driver vacation resorts
• Appreciation and respect from our professional staff
How to become a truck driver for ABCO:
It takes a lot to earn a trucking job with ABCO. Our driver recruiters are ready to talk to those interested in the opportunity. Here are the basics they are looking for:
• Great attitude and work ethic.
• Experience and professional skill. Minimum one year CDL-Class A
• Rail container dry experience preferred
• Clean MVR
• Mutual respect and communication
We mean it when we say your experience matters at ABCO. If you have a CDL-Class A license and want to advance your career, here’s your chance at ABCO Transportation. Take a moment to learn more and apply to fill one of the available truck driving jobs in Chicago.
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