Truck Driver Granite , IL

Location

Granite City, IL - Hiring immediately

Starting pay up to $95,000 for inexperienced first‑year earners, depending on job type and schedule. Plus bonus and incentive opportunities. (Pay range includes training pay and is variable based on driver experience, job type, and schedule)

• Traditional (typically dispatched 5.5 days per trip)
• 6x3 (6 days on / 3 days off)
• 4x4 (4 days on / 4 days off)
• Full-time, part-time

Customer Delivery Specialist, No‑Touch Freight (Learn more)

Work in all weather conditions on weekdays, weekends, days, and nights.

You love the open road. You'd rather see spectacular sunrises through your windshield than work in an office. As a professional DOT Transportation Inc. (DTI) Class A CDL driver, you can receive the respect you deserve while living your dream. You'll pick up product from Dot Foods suppliers and transport product to our customers and distribution centers. DTI prioritizes flexibility and work‑life balance and pays you for every part of your job.

You'll stay safe with our top‑of‑the‑line trucks and training.

• Safely and efficiently operate DTI equipment to transport product.
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and any other governing body.
• For all jobs except no‑touch freight, load and unload dry and temperature‑controlled goods.
• Meet established company goals, including managing MPG, fuel purchases, idle time, and speed.
• Read and understand DTI load paperwork and product and packaging descriptions.
• Identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

• Regular physical activity required for all jobs except no‑touch freight; must be able to safely lift on average 14 pounds and at most around 60 pounds.
• Includes sitting, walking, or standing during work hours.

• Class A CDL and a good motor vehicle report or ability to obtain a Class A CDL (we help cover driving school tuition for new drivers).
• Haz‑Mat and tanker endorsements (can be obtained during training).
• Medical examiner certificate from a company‑approved examiner.
• Ability to pass our physical ability test (PAT).
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Safety‑first mindset.

• Six months of over‑the‑road experience or graduate of approved truck driver training school (140‑160 hours minimum).
• High school diploma or GED.

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co‑workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations; exercise and promotes safe behaviors and shows unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

DTI believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. DTI will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.