CDL-A Intermodal Truck Driver (JB Hunt - Chicago, IL)
Company
LeadZLoco
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable CDL-A truck driver for JB Hunt, based in Chicago, IL.
Primary Responsibilities
• Route / Lane: Intermodal 1 Joliet, IL
• Details: Position Info | Position Type: Regional | Full Time | CDL Class A | Minimum Experience: 3 months
• Freight Type: No Touch Freight
Requirements & Qualifications
• Valid CDL Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)
• Experience: 3 Months
Compensation & Schedule
• Pay: $1654 Weekly Average
• Home Time: Weekly 48 hour reset Freight Handling: Approximately 75% drop and hook and 25% live load or unload Equipment: Automatic Freightliner and International mid roof conventional tractors Position Duties Haul freight on intermodal chassis and containers
• Freight: No Touch Freight
Benefits
• Company Benefits & Info
• PTO accrues from day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage after just 30 days
• Access to life insurance options
• Access to mental health and disability benefits
• Orientation
• Direct To Work Orientation Breakdown
• Orientation Information - https://www.jbhunt.com/jobs/driver/orientation/company\_driver/
• Drivers can schedule screenings and complete the online training based on their availability while still maintaining their regular routine. Once orientation is completed, drivers go directly to their work location for onboarding and account-specific training. Getting started:
• I. Benefits include:
• No travel to a JB Hunt terminal for orientation.
We are seeking a dependable CDL-A truck driver for JB Hunt, based in Chicago, IL.
Primary Responsibilities
• Route / Lane: Intermodal 1 Joliet, IL
• Details: Position Info | Position Type: Regional | Full Time | CDL Class A | Minimum Experience: 3 months
• Freight Type: No Touch Freight
Requirements & Qualifications
• Valid CDL Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A)
• Experience: 3 Months
Compensation & Schedule
• Pay: $1654 Weekly Average
• Home Time: Weekly 48 hour reset Freight Handling: Approximately 75% drop and hook and 25% live load or unload Equipment: Automatic Freightliner and International mid roof conventional tractors Position Duties Haul freight on intermodal chassis and containers
• Freight: No Touch Freight
Benefits
• Company Benefits & Info
• PTO accrues from day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage after just 30 days
• Access to life insurance options
• Access to mental health and disability benefits
• Orientation
• Direct To Work Orientation Breakdown
• Orientation Information - https://www.jbhunt.com/jobs/driver/orientation/company\_driver/
• Drivers can schedule screenings and complete the online training based on their availability while still maintaining their regular routine. Once orientation is completed, drivers go directly to their work location for onboarding and account-specific training. Getting started:
• I. Benefits include:
• No travel to a JB Hunt terminal for orientation.
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