We are looking to hire experienced CDL-A over-the-road drivers to join our team. Solo drivers start at a base of 60cpm with an added 3-5cpm in accessorial pay, with total pay coming out to 63-65cpm. Expected annual pay is $80,000-95,000/year. Pay raises are available to qualifying drivers every 6 months. Full W2 benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life insurance, long and short term disability, and more.

GP Transco is a leading trucking company based in Chicago, Illinois, committed to providing exceptional transportation services to our clients across the United States. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we have earned a reputation for excellence in the trucking industry.

Job Summary:

As a Driver Manager, your responsibility will be to execute the daily processes and activities involved in all aspects of a truckload shipment. This multi-faceted position has you accountable for assisting a group of drivers, along with ensuring customer service commitments are being met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer guidance to drivers on the best ways to maximize their earnings, while delivering a high level of customer service.

• Suggest most efficient routes (including fueling stops) and maintain contact with drivers throughout the day.

• Collaborate with Planning Department to modify daily routes to accommodate the needs of customers and drivers.

• Ensuring fleet profitability through weekly KPI’s and set thresholds.

• Build strong relationships with drivers.

• Communicate any issues or changes with freight brokers and customers, providing exceptional customer service to reach the targets set by management.

• Oversee and comply with scheduled vehicle inspections, maintenance, and servicing set forth by Maintenance department, to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

• Balance workloads to keep existing drivers satisfied.

• Driver performance review calls.

• Ensure efficient and compliant HOS utilization according to FMCSA regulations.

• Effectively communicate with drivers, brokers, managers, and colleagues.

• Analyze driver performance and vehicle utilization, maximize the work efficiency of your team of drivers.

• Track drivers and vehicle locations and routes live to know the drivers’ whereabouts ensuring they are on the right track.

• Ensure high quality work based on company standards, procedures, processes, and values, including best representation of employer and the company.

• Comply with daily tasks, such as - schedules, reports, load planner and other system updates in a prompt and timely manner set forth by management team.

• Have basic knowledge and ability to negotiate and book spot-freight using major freight broker load boards, based on parameters set by capacity team and/or management.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent English language skills (esp. listening).

• Excellent communication skills.

• Minimum 2 years of industry related experience managing truck drivers

• Must have proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy.

• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Customer Service oriented, professional attitude and team mindset.

• Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional organization and time management abilities.

• Proactive, attentive to details.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

GP Transco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, states or local law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 

• $55,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid sick time

• Paid time off

• Paid training

• Parental leave

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: 

• In person

As the Fleet Maintenance Technician, your key responsibility is to Execute directives as set forth by the Maintenance Department and Maintenance Manager to guarantee safe and timely repairs to equipment in the shop for P.M. or repair. Supervises activities of shop employees to provide efficiency, productivity, and safety. Assists Technicians in troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing tractors, trailers, and related mechanical components.

Essential Functions:

• Creates and maintains a safe and efficient work environment.

• Assigns jobs to technicians and follows up on progress.

• Reviews Repair Orders for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist Technicians in troubleshooting, testing, cleaning, and adjusting parts or assemblies, use various instruments to make sure they are working properly.

• Inspects vehicles for roadworthiness and lists any work required.

• Responsible for floor level operations of the shop.

• Accounts for all employees’ time.

• Assists the maintenance manager with employee scheduling, productivity reviews, and daily operation of shop.

• Assists manager with repair coordination, OSHA compliance, data entry, and warranty work as needed.

• Assists manager with equipment tracking and quality control.

• Ensures inspection of new driver assigned trucks.

• Meets with staff to ensure consistency with company policy, procedures, and other issue resolutions.

• Assists with training of shop employees.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• General knowledge of the transportation industry

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to multitask efficiently

• Professional attitude and team mindset

Benefits Offered:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance - paid by the company

• Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with 5% company match

• Paid time off and paid national holidays

• Employee assistance program

• Health savings account

• Referral program

• Retirement plan

• Company-paid Friday lunch and other company-sponsored activities

GP Transco is a modern trucking company that hires experienced drivers, talented office staff, and uses stateof-the-art equipment & software to deliver goods in the U.S. and Canada. Our staff makes GP Transco the company that it is today. We offer our team outstanding benefits, highly competitive pay, real room for continuous career growth, and a fun & modern work environment. We are currently seeking experienced individuals to join the maintenance team at our headquarters in Joliet, IL.

As a Fleet Maintenance Service Advisor, you are the first point of contact for all drivers bringing their vehicle in for service. It is your job to greet the driver and take them through the repair process in a smooth, professional manner! The process begins by doing a walk around of the truck/trailer, gathering vehicle information and listening to the driver explain any issues so you can better understand the problem.

It is the responsibility of a Fleet Maintenance Service Advisor to execute the daily processes and activities involving equipment maintenance, driver and staff interactions, as well as other department needs. The continuous goal is to drive accountability with the maintenance technicians, ensuring decreased down-time, quicker up-time, and providing clear concise communication to all involved personnel; including but not limited to, Operations, Customer Service, and leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Foster a culture of safety within the maintenance department.

• Monitor and coordinate PM services to ensure we provide safe, reliable equipment.

• Organize and prioritize to ensure all maintenance related communications from drivers are handled in a timely and professional manner.

• Cultivate strong relationships with drivers, vendors, and technicians.

REQUIREMENTS:

•  General knowledge of the transportation industry 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work well under pressure.

• Ability to multitask efficiently.

• Professional attitude and team mindset

• The ability to handle emergencies – to stay calm and make effective decisions quickly.

Industry Experience:

• Fleet Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

• Transportation Industry: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

• 3200 Channahon Rd, Joliet, IL

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday; potential for weekends with overtime pay.

Job Type/Pay:

• Full Time; $55,000 - $62,000

Shift availability:

• MID-Shift 12pm-9pm (Preferred)