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Description
SIGN ON BONUS $1500
Position: OTR Flatbed Truck Driver Class A CDL
Location: Chicago, IL
Company: Kim-Tam Logistics, a division of Samuel, Son & Co.
Schedule: Flexible home time — drivers typically run 2-3 weeks at a time.
Why Drive for Kim-Tam?
- No Tarping Required Conestoga trailers only!
- Competitive Mileage Pay
- Up to $0.68/mile (practical miles)
- Extra Pay Opportunities
- Short Load Premium (0200 miles, practical miles)
- $50 pick + $50 drop + mileage
- $25/drop
- $250/weekend layover
- Short Load Premium (0200 miles, practical miles)
- Hourly pay for detention and breakdown included
- Starting rate of $27.07/hour, $29.48 after 6 months
- Weekly Direct Deposit
Lifestyle Benefits & Perks:
- Company-Paid Health & Dental Insurance
- Safety Bonus Eligibility
- Pet Rider Program
- Passenger Program
- Driver Referral Bonus — Up to $1,200
- Paid Vacation
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match
- All PPE Provided or Reimbursed
What You'll Do
- Haul steel and industrial products across regional routes
- Secure loads with straps and chains only — no tarping!
- Deliver safely and on time to customers across the US
- Handle paperwork and communicate with dispatch as needed
What You'll Need
- Valid Class A CDL
- 2+ years of experience with tractor-trailers
- 6+ months flatbed or Conestoga experience preferred
- Experience hauling steel or oversized freight a plus
- Strong knowledge of DOT/FMSCA safety standards
Compliance Requirements:
- Possess a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets safety and insurance standards, with no disqualifying violations in the past 36 months as determined by company policy and applicable regulations.*
- Compliance with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, including a clear record with no violations prohibiting operation of a commercial motor vehicle.**
* Disqualifying violations may include but are not limited to: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for traffic-related offenses, and repeated moving violations that indicate a pattern of unsafe driving behavior. Each applicant's record will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility. The company reserves sole discretion in determining whether violations or driving history present a disqualifying condition.
** Compliance with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requires a pre-employment query showing no active violations, such as positive drug or alcohol test results, refusal to test, or other unresolved violations. Applicants must consent to both pre-employment and ongoing Clearinghouse queries as required by law.
About Kim-Tam Logistics
Since 1964, Kim-Tam Logistics has delivered flatbed services and cross-border transport across North America. As a division of Samuel, Son & Co., we support the metals and construction industries with a focus on safety, service, and long-term stability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify in the United States.
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