Part-Time

Yard Runner

Updated on 9/9/2026

Deadline 6/10/27
Dohrn Transfer Company

Dohrn Transfer Company

501-1,000 employees

LTL and truckload shipping provider

Compensation Overview

$18.50/hr

Northlake, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Clerical & Data Entry (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to work reliably, punctually, and independently.
  • Comfort using a two-way radio.
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  • Regular visual acuity for using a computer screen or monitor.
  • Manual dexterity for fingering, grasping, typing, and repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements.
  • Ability to talk and hear to communicate and listen to others and share or receive information.
Responsibilities
  • Greet incoming truck drivers as they pull into the yard.
  • Collect bills of lading and other required paperwork from drivers.
  • Communicate with the dock via radio to obtain door assignments.
  • Relay instructions to drivers clearly and professionally.
  • Deliver collected paperwork to the office promptly.
  • Maintain a safe and organized yard environment.
  • Provide basic assistance and direction to drivers as needed.
  • Report issues or delays to supervisors.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
Dohrn Transfer Company

Dohrn Transfer Company

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Dohrn is a Midwest asset-based carrier specializing in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and truckload shipping. It runs a network of terminals and offers services like dedicated fleet management, warehousing, cross-docking, pool distribution, and rail intermodal via a direct BNSF connection. The company differentiates itself through a recent network transformation that included acquiring US Special Delivery in 2024 and Sutton Transport in 2025, reducing terminals from 42 to 24 and expanding direct line-haul capacity and door capacity, which led to high on-time performance and few exceptions. Its goal is to provide dependable, end-to-end freight services in the Midwest with scalable capacity and strong service visibility using API/EDI integrations, electronic bills of lading, and real-time tracking.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

East Moline, Illinois

Founded

1921

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What believers are saying

  • By Q3 2026, Dohrn reported 97% on-time and 99% exception-free service.
  • Dohrn's August 2026 network handles Kansas City–Indianapolis next-day freight.
  • The company paused growth, then stabilized service above 96% through Q2 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Dohrn still faces integration risk after Sutton's phased merge and terminal consolidation.
  • Jennifer Tyree's Illinois Human Rights Commission case settled in 2026 after discrimination claims.
  • Saia, XPO, and Old Dominion can underprice Midwest lanes until Dohrn's volume stalls.

What makes Dohrn Transfer Company unique

  • August 3, 2026 rebrand unified Dohrn after Sutton and USSD integration.
  • Dohrn now runs 24 terminals, 42% more direct linehaul routes, and 39% more doors.
  • PITT OHIO ownership supplies capital, shared systems, and Midwest operating discipline.

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