Local CDL- A Driver Woodstock IL - $28/hour

The main responsibilities of a Local CDL-A Driver at Berry Global include ensuring compliance with DOT regulations, detecting and minimizing safety hazards, and maintaining accurate records and logs. You’ll play a dual role that involves not only driving but also dock work, ensuring a smooth operation at our facility in Woodstock, IL.

To qualify as a Local CDL-A Driver at Berry Global, candidates must have a valid Class A CDL and at least one year of verifiable driving experience. Additionally, you should pass a comprehensive background and motor vehicle check, including drug testing, and have knowledge of federal regulations and safety standards.

Berry Global offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, prescription, and vision insurance available for your entire family after just 30 days of employment. Other perks include PTO, holiday pay, short and long-term disability insurance, education reimbursement, and a 401K matching program.

Local CDL-A Drivers at Berry Global earn a competitive hourly wage of $28. Additionally, there is a sign-on bonus of $2,500 and referral bonuses for bringing other drivers onto the team, making this a financially rewarding opportunity.

Berry Global prioritizes safety for Local CDL-A Drivers by requiring compliance with DOT regulations and implementing a Safety Bonus Program. You will also be using newer equipment under a full maintenance plan, ensuring that all vehicles are safe and in excellent working condition.

When answering this question, highlight specific practices you follow to ensure compliance, such as conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining accurate logs, and staying updated on any changes to regulations that may affect your duties.

Share concrete examples of how you've proactively identified hazards in the past, perhaps by scouting routes before driving, or any safety training you’ve completed, emphasizing your commitment to safe driving practices.

Discuss your planning process for trips, including how you evaluate traffic reports and weather conditions, and how using mapping tools helps you optimize routes, ultimately ensuring timely deliveries.

Detail your approach to handling setbacks, including communicating with dispatch and logistics teams, working with roadside assistance, and how you manage stress during such situations to ensure safety remains your top priority.

Share your passion for driving, the independence it offers, and how you appreciate being part of a team that values your contributions. Relate it to your interest in logistics and the satisfaction of successful deliveries.

Discuss your approach to maintaining a safe driving record, your adherence to speed limits, and your practices for being vigilant and aware of your surroundings, ensuring you prioritize both your safety and that of others.

Talk about your familiarity with loading and unloading procedures, how you check for cargo safety, and any experience you have with inspections mandated by DOT regulations, showcasing your attention to detail.

Explain your regular communication methods with dispatch, emphasizing prompt reporting, clarity in messaging, and ensuring that any updates on route or cargo changes are communicated effectively.

Express your admiration for Berry Global’s commitment to safety and employee well-being, and discuss how the company’s values resonate with your personal goals as a driver seeking to grow within a team-oriented environment.

Share insights about Berry Global’s focus on sustainability, innovation, and a people-first culture, and how these aspects align with your professional values and aspirations as a truck driver.