Regional Class A CDL Truck Driver

Job Details: Job Location: Joliet IL

• Joliet, IL, Salary Range: $28.13 - $33.72Hourly, Drive Your Career Forward with DTNA! Class A CDL Driver | Regional Routes | Home Most Nights | Excellent Benefits Receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus after successfully completing 60 days of employment. Looking for a driving career that offers great benefits, reliable equipment, and the opportunity to be home most nights? Join the DTNA team! At Dunlop Tire North America (DTNA), our drivers are an essential part of our success. We're looking for a dependable, safety-focused Class A CDL Driver to transport tires between distribution centers and customer locations throughout the region, with routes running from Virginia to Massachusetts. With early morning dispatch, the opportunity to return home most nights, and occasional overnight stays of up to one night, this position offers a great opportunity for professional drivers looking to put their skills to work with a company that values safety, teamwork, and reliable service. At DTNA, we believe in rewarding hard work with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for career development. Route & Schedule Highlights Home Most Nights: Enjoy a regional driving schedule with regular opportunities to return home, while being available for approximately 2-3 overnight trips per week based on business needs. Early Morning Dispatch: Start your day early and get on the road to keep deliveries moving. Quality Equipment: Operate company-owned tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers. A Team That Has Your Back: Work with dispatch and warehouse teams to support safe, efficient, and on-time deliveries.

What You'll Do

Safely operate company-owned tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers. Transport tires between distribution centers and customer locations throughout the region. Ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time. Assist with unloading tires when required by customers. Perform vehicle inspections and complete all required DOT documentation and electronic logging device (ELD) records.

Follow all applicable DOT regulations and company safety standards. Maintain professional communication with customers, dispatch, and warehouse teams. Promptly report equipment concerns, delivery issues, and customer feedback. Assist with yard operations and perform other related duties as assigned. Why Drivers Choose DTNA We believe great drivers deserve great benefits.

DTNA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Health & Wellness Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) 401(k) with Company Match Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Vacation Paid Personal and Sick Time Paid Holidays Additional Perks Employee Tire Purchase Program Discounts on Sports Equipment and Entertainment Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Opportunities for Career Development More Than a Job—Build Your Career with DTNA At DTNA, our drivers are more than just operators.

They're valued team members who help keep our business moving and deliver on our commitment to our customers. We foster a culture built on safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. If you're a professional driver who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a company that values your contributions, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Drive Your Future Forward? Bring your driving experience, commitment to safety, and dedication to customer service to DTNA. Apply today and discover the opportunities waiting for you at Dunlop Tire North America!

Minimum Qualifications

License & Driving Experience: Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). 1-2 years of OTR experience driving in commercial tractor - trailer. Clean and acceptable driving record with a strong commitment to safe driving practices. Experience operating commercial tractor-trailers with both manual and automatic transmissions.

Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and safe commercial driving practices. Skills and Abilities: Ability to safely operate commercial vehicles in varying weather, traffic, and road conditions. Ability to work early morning dispatch schedules and day or night shifts as business needs require. Ability to perform driver-assisted unloading of tires when required.

Ability to safely climb in and out of tractors, trailers, and other equipment throughout the workday. Ability to complete vehicle inspections and maintain accurate electronic logging device (ELD) records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following: Safety First: Consistently follows safe driving practices and DOT regulations.

Reliability & Accountability: Demonstrates dependability, punctuality, and ownership of responsibilities. Customer Service: Provides professional and courteous service at customer locations. Communication: Communicates effectively with customers, dispatch, and warehouse personnel. Attention to Detail: Ensures accurate deliveries, documentation, and vehicle inspections.

Time Management: Effectively plans routes and manages delivery schedules. Technical Proficiency: Completes vehicle inspections and electronic logging (ELD) documentation accurately. Adaptability: Works effectively in a fast-paced environment and adjusts to changing business needs. Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Ability to lift, carry, move, and unload tires as required by the position.

Ability to climb in and out of tractors and trailers repeatedly throughout the workday. Ability to perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading deliveries. Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions, including rain, wind, heat, and snow. The physical demands and work environment described above represent the conditions an employee must be able to meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and additional duties may be assigned as business needs require, with or without notice.