CDL A Reefer Truck Driver

CDL A Reefer Truck Driver - West Jefferson, OH - $1,864/Wk
Location: West Jefferson, Ohio
Pay Rate: $96,934 per year

Position Overview
Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated big-box retail account running a mix of shuttles, full loads and store deliveries out of West Jefferson, Ohio. Freight on this fleet is tri-temp and dual-temp refrigerated, store unload observed by driver; lift gate and pallet jack at inner-city stores, running downtown Chicago and the surrounding Chicago suburbs. Home time is weekly, which makes this a strong fit for drivers who want a predictable routine and a consistent paycheck rather than long, open-ended stretches on the road.

Key Responsibilities

• You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring your hours of service, and keeping your logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy
• You will transport freight on schedule across downtown Chicago and the surrounding Chicago suburbs, following assigned routes, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating proactively with your fleet manager when weather, traffic, or a customer delay puts a delivery window at risk
• The fleet runs shuttles from points in Whitestown and Demotte, Indiana alongside full loads and direct deliveries
• All loads are preloaded on tri-temp or dual-temp reefers
• Most stores unload themselves with the driver observing
• Inner-city stores require the use of a lift gate and pallet jack
• This is one of the stronger-earning home-weekly lanes on the account list
• Freight handling is part of this role rather than an occasional extra

Requirements

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience
• You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification
• An acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required
• You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements throughout your employment
• The role requires the physical capability to perform the freight handling described above, including repeated lifting, climbing in and out of the trailer, and sustained activity across a full shift
• Hiring in OH, IN, KY and within 50 miles of Chicago, IL
• Trucks may be parked in a safe, secure location

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior refrigerated experience is strongly preferred
• Comfort managing reefer units, monitoring temperature settings, and recognizing a problem before it becomes a claim matters on this freight
• A clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a track record of steady tenure with previous carriers all strengthen an application
• Drivers who communicate well with dispatch, handle customer contact professionally, and take care of their equipment tend to do well on dedicated accounts like this one

Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have relevant to this CDL A Reefer Truck Driver - West Jefferson, OH - $1,864/Wk role?
• Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
• Are you available to work onsite in West Jefferson, Ohio?