CDL-A - Dedicated Reefer nighttime truck driver - Taylor Farms
Company
Schneider
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
14 hours ago
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Job Description
Dedicated Reefer nighttime truck driver - Taylor Farms
Average pay: $1,270-$1,550 weekly
Home time: Multiple Times Per Week
Experience: All CDL holders
Overview
• Reefer trailer hauling produce.
• 100% no-touch freight.
• 3-5 loads per week with 2-3 stop-offs per load.
• Drive within IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, OH, PA and WI.
Pay and bonus potential
• Mileage pay, plus hourly pay while on duty, not driving.
• Weekly performance pay.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over 12 monthly payments in your first year for experienced drivers.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus paid over 12 monthly payments in your first year for inexperienced drivers.
• Paid orientation.
• Paid time off after 6 months, plus 6 days of holiday pay per year.
• Annual bonus: Earn up to 2% of annual gross pay each year.
Qualifications
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Drivers on this account are required to drive at night.
• Live within 50 miles of Chicago, IL.
Need CDL training? Explore our company-paid CDL training programs or call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through it.
Additional benefits
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Credit for Military Experience and Military Apprenticeship programs, plus more military benefits.
• Leading equipment and technology specs designed for driver comfort.
• See full list of driver benefit package.
More reasons to choose Schneider Dedicated driving
• Dependable paychecks – Your weekly paycheck will reflect the consistent miles you drive on a weekly basis.
• Familiarity – You get to know the routes you drive and the customer you work with.
• Satisfaction – The feeling you get from keeping the customer’s freight moving and contributing to the overall success of the customer will be nothing short of pride.
Meet the team that drivers on this account work with Schneider's inclusive culture
Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.
Schneider uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Job Company Driver
Schedule FULLTIME
Sign On Bonus 5000
Compensation details: 1270-1550
Average pay: $1,270-$1,550 weekly
Home time: Multiple Times Per Week
Experience: All CDL holders
Overview
• Reefer trailer hauling produce.
• 100% no-touch freight.
• 3-5 loads per week with 2-3 stop-offs per load.
• Drive within IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, OH, PA and WI.
Pay and bonus potential
• Mileage pay, plus hourly pay while on duty, not driving.
• Weekly performance pay.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over 12 monthly payments in your first year for experienced drivers.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus paid over 12 monthly payments in your first year for inexperienced drivers.
• Paid orientation.
• Paid time off after 6 months, plus 6 days of holiday pay per year.
• Annual bonus: Earn up to 2% of annual gross pay each year.
Qualifications
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Drivers on this account are required to drive at night.
• Live within 50 miles of Chicago, IL.
Need CDL training? Explore our company-paid CDL training programs or call us at 800-447-7433, and we can talk you through it.
Additional benefits
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Credit for Military Experience and Military Apprenticeship programs, plus more military benefits.
• Leading equipment and technology specs designed for driver comfort.
• See full list of driver benefit package.
More reasons to choose Schneider Dedicated driving
• Dependable paychecks – Your weekly paycheck will reflect the consistent miles you drive on a weekly basis.
• Familiarity – You get to know the routes you drive and the customer you work with.
• Satisfaction – The feeling you get from keeping the customer’s freight moving and contributing to the overall success of the customer will be nothing short of pride.
Meet the team that drivers on this account work with Schneider's inclusive culture
Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.
Schneider uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Job Company Driver
Schedule FULLTIME
Sign On Bonus 5000
Compensation details: 1270-1550
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