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CDL Driver

US LBM · Wheaton, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to back into a tight spot with people around.

What they are checking: Safe backing habits like getting out to look and using a spotter.

How do you help with loading at the yard when you're not driving?

What they are checking: Teamwork and willingness to help with materials, which the posting expects.

What does a safe driving record mean to you?

What they are checking: Personal commitment to safety, not only meeting the hiring requirement.

What would you do

You're delivering lumber to an active construction site with no clear place to unload. What do you do?

What they are checking: Judgment and communication with contractors when job site conditions are poor.

You arrive and find the order is short a few items. How do you handle it with the customer?

What they are checking: Reporting shortages honestly and keeping the contractor informed.

How do you represent the company when a contractor is frustrated with a late delivery?

What they are checking: Professional customer service under pressure, since drivers are the face of the company.

What do you do if you notice a mechanical issue halfway through your route?

What they are checking: Stopping and reporting problems instead of finishing the route on an unsafe truck.

About the work

Walk me through your pre-trip DOT inspection. What would make you not leave the yard?

What they are checking: Whether they truly inspect the truck and would refuse to drive unsafe equipment.

How do you secure a load of mixed building materials so nothing shifts?

What they are checking: Load securement knowledge, which protects the public and the product.

Tell me about your experience with hours-of-service rules and keeping logs.

What they are checking: Compliance with HOS and logging, which the posting requires.

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The full job description

As published by US LBM.

Founded in 1892, Hines operates multiple locations throughout Illinois, including millwork, wall panel and truss manufacturing facilities, providing specialty building products to customers in Chicagoland and across Illinois, lower Wisconsin and Northern Indiana. . A Brief Overview The CDL Driver I is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of materials to various job sites and other locations. This role requires maintaining a Class A or B Driver's license, inspecting and maintaining trucks, reporting shortages and claims to supervisors, and assisting in loading and storing of materials. Drivers must perform pre- and post-trip inspections, manage logs, and adhere to hours-of-service requirements. Pay Range: $27.00+ per hour What you will do • Operates Class A or B commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. • Responsible for deliveries to both active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and inter-state travel may be required. • Performs thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with federal regulations. • Provides exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor, addressing client needs, representing the company positively during all interactions, and relaying messages received from customers while on job sites. • Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery. • Adheres to all regulations and safety guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and complies with all regulations and conditions outlined in applicable permits. • Prepares and maintains accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods in accordance with federal regulations. • Delivers and unloads materials accurately and safely, ensuring customer satisfaction at the point of delivery. • Records all merchandise returned by truck and assists in unloading materials returned for credit, ensuring proper documentation and handling. • Safely and efficiently operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites. • Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the truck, ensuring it is well-kept and ready for operation. • Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in the warehouse and production areas. Required For All Jobs • Perform other duties as assigned. • Comply with all policies and standards. • Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety. Education Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Qualifications • Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required. • 1-2 years CDL experience preferred. • Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required. Skills and Abilities • Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms. • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills. • Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems. • Maintain current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements. • Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques. • Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications). • Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries. • Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and HOS compliance. Licenses and Certifications • Class A CDL License or Class B CDL License required. • For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions - a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification preferred – maintain active accredited certification for equipment type (e.g. NCCCO, NCCER, CIC) preferred. Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience: CDL Driver II CDL Long haul CDL Wide Load CDL Driver Boom Crane . Hines , a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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