CDL A Regional Company Flatbed Truck Driver - Pekin IL

CDL A Regional Company Flatbed Truck Driver - Pekin, IL

As a Regional Class A CDL Company Flatbed Truck Driver, you'll transport railcar wheelsets on a flatbed trailer, delivering safely and reliably to customer locations throughout the region. This is an opportunity to join an established company, earn a competitive income, and take pride in work that keeps an essential industry moving.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive Pay: $27 per hour, with time-and-a-half overtime after 40 hours.
• Strong Weekly Earnings: Typically 50-60 hours per week, with gross weekly earnings of approximately $1,500-$1,900.
• Paid Weekly: Get paid every week!
• Home Most Weekends: Primarily Monday-Friday routes, with the full weekend off most weeks.
• Daytime Driving: Spend your time on the road during the day.
• Regional Routes: Typically 2-3 overnight runs per week.
• Excellent Benefits: Affordable health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and more!

• Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday.
• Overnight Travel: Approximately 2-3 overnight runs per week.
• Driving Hours: Primarily daytime driving.
• Weekends: Typically off for the full weekend, although occasional runs may require a Saturday morning return or Sunday departure.

• Health Coverage: The company pays 80% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• 401(k): Immediate full vesting, plus a company match to help you build your retirement savings.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Additional peace of mind for you and your family.
• Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays each year.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick time available during your first year.
• Weekly Pay: Receive your paycheck every week.

• Safely operate a Class A commercial motor vehicle with a flatbed trailer to transport railcar wheelsets to customer locations and back.
• Properly chain, strap, and secure wheelsets in accordance with DOT cargo securement requirements.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure your equipment is safe and road-ready.
• Follow all applicable FMCSA regulations, including Hours of Service (HOS) requirements and other safety procedures.
• Plan routes and trips to ensure safe, efficient, and timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate driving logs, bills of lading, and other required delivery documentation.
• Communicate with dispatch, customers, and warehouse or yard personnel to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues.
• Report equipment maintenance needs, delays, and incidents promptly.
• Represent A. Stucki Company professionally at customer and vendor locations.

• At least 1 year of verifiable CDL A tractor-trailer driving experience preferred.
• Flatbed experience is preferred, but not required. Load securement is the same for every load and training is thorough.
• A valid Class A CDL and an acceptable driving record.
• Must maintain a safe and acceptable driving record in accordance with company standards.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service requirements, and commercial vehicle inspection procedures.
• Ability to safely secure loads, plan routes, and navigate regional deliveries.
• Basic roadside troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify and report equipment issues.
• A strong commitment to safety, reliability, and professional customer service.