Commercial Truck Driver-Dot Foods-University Park

Skills for Chicagoland's FutureIs a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area.To be eligible for Skills for Chicagoland's Future's services, candidates must reside in Chicagoland (Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, or Will County in Illinois), and be either unemployed or underemployed, defined as working fewer than 32 hours per week or outside their field.Dot Foods-University ParkFounded in 1960, Dot Foods is North America's largest food industry redistributor and one of the largest private, family-owned businesses in the country with 13 distribution centers in the U.S.; a corporate sales office in St. Louis, Missouri; two locations in Canada; and a joint venture in Mexico. Started by Robert and Dorothy Tracy in the small Midwestern town of Mt. Sterling, Illinois, Dot now delivers to all 50 states and over 50 countries. Dot employs more than 4,000 individuals and hasn't had a single layoff.Job HighlightsOperates company equipment to transport product safely and efficientlyComplies with all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), etc.Loads and unloads dry and temperature-controlled goodsMeets established company goals, including managing MPG, fuel purchases, idle time, and speedLocationUniversity ParkBenefitsDental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Maternity Leave;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Parent Leave;Personal;Retirement/401K;Short Term Disability;Sick;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;VisionPay Rate$800.00 - $3,100.00 per weekCandidate ProfileClass A CDL and a good motor vehicle report is requiredHaz-Mat and tanker endorsements (can be obtained during training)Ability to pass physical ability test and safety-first mindsetAbility to be away from home 3-6 days per weekScheduleAny Shift;WeekendsEducation ProfileCertification/License

Created: 2025-03-04