New Truck Delivery Driver - Vehicle Transport Driver

At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling. We’re a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing sales, service, and parts for the trucks that keep goods on the road. We’re a family-owned, fast-growing dealership group that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. If you’re the kind of person who likes to learn by doing and see the impact of your work every day, you’ve found the right spot.

We're looking for a Vehicle Transport Driver who will work with our New Truck Prep team to transfer heavy duty trucks or chase vehicles between dealerships and various customer locations. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Deliver new trucks, used trucks and customer vehicles to various locations within the Chicagoland area.  
• Follow through with customer returns accurately. 
• Communicate any damage or mechanical issues timely to TransChicago. 
• Work with Service and Truck Sales departments to communicate customer feedback.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, report to location manager if any issues are found.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles.
• Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 2 years of driving experience required.
• Minimum Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement; Class A license preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DOT medical certification evaluation. 
• Clean DMV motor vehicle record required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions is required.
• Ability to work independently, customer service skills, organizational skills, and a positive attitude are required.
• Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Driver must be physically capable of performing required work.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures while driving trucks to destination of TransChicago locations or customer locations.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $21/hr-$27/hr. Compensation will be determined based on experience, competencies, certifications, and education.
• Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Additional voluntary benefits: We also offer a variety of other benefits including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Insurance

TransChicago Truck Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TransChicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.