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Cross Dock Driver

LKQ · Janesville, WI · Full time

Posted Jun 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your CDL experience, including the equipment you've driven and your safety record.

What they are checking: Whether they have the license, experience and clean record this interstate driving job requires.

This role works a night-time schedule. How do you stay alert and safe driving overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits for managing fatigue, which is one of the biggest risks on night routes.

Tell me about a time you had a mechanical problem on the road. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle breakdowns safely and calmly, following company and DOT procedures.

What would make you stay with a company long term as a driver?

What they are checking: Whether their expectations match the role, which helps the company know if they will stick around.

What would you do

You arrive at a location and the count doesn't match the paperwork. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they verify and document discrepancies before getting a signature, which protects the company.

Bad weather is moving in on your route tonight. How do you decide whether to keep going?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety first and communicate with dispatch instead of pushing through dangerous conditions.

About the work

Walk me through your pre-trip inspection.

What they are checking: Whether they do a thorough DOT inspection, since skipping steps can lead to violations or crashes.

How do you stay compliant with hours of service rules and ELD logging?

What they are checking: Whether they understand federal rules for interstate drivers, which carry fines and safety risk if ignored.

How do you load a truck so the freight stays secure and the weight is balanced?

What they are checking: Whether they understand load securement and balance, since shifting parts can damage product or cause accidents.

How do you handle loading and unloading parts yourself without getting hurt?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe lifting and equipment, since this job includes manual handling.

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The full job description

As published by LKQ.

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! We are hiring!! Starting pay $65-75K DOE ***CDL Required*** Responsible for driving and safely operating a truck with (1) a gross vehicle weight capacity greater than 10,001 lbs. and (2) either drives across state/province lines or drives parts that cross state/province line (continuous string of commerce). Delivers company transfers and customer orders. Work may include manually loading/unloading truck, delivering company transfers and customer orders, verifying products, obtaining confirmation signatures from receiving location, and traveling to and/or from the warehouse or cross dock location. Must be open to work night-time schedule. Essential Job Duties • Drive truck to transfer product between locations, wholesaler and drop box locations in outlying markets. Transportation of product is usually made over long distances via interstate/inter-provincial, crossing state/province lines. Driver may operate within state/province lines, but product continues to travel outside state/province lines once delivered to the location. • Pickup truck at the warehouse/cross dock and may load truck according to safety standards and to ensure product integrity. • Verify the condition of the truck, the manifest and other paperwork associated with the delivery. • Drive to the destination and may physically unload the truck, verify parts unloaded, obtain signature of receiving location confirming the accuracy of parts shown on the order and those received and sign off on the integrity of what was loaded at the location. • Make proper notations on the manifest or provide credit memos on parts being returned to the locations, wholesalers and drop boxes. • Pick up stock purchase orders or buy out purchase orders from vendors on vendor “fill in” purchase orders and bring parts back to the location. • Complete check-in process when returning to the location to verify parts and paperwork. • Turn in paperwork after check-in. • Comply with established company policies and procedures. • Initiate and support the continual improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement program. • Pass random drug testing as required. • Successful completion of annual training as assigned. • Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. • Assume other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities • Not responsible for supervising employees. Minimum Requirements Education & Experience • High School Diploma/GED • 3+ years of related experience required; Still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. • 2+ years of commercial driving and warehouse related experience. • Accredited commercial driving school certificate. • CDL Class A license (EZ Driver license for Canada). • Must be fully DOT qualified, possess a valid driver’s license with the proper endorsement for driving a commercial vehicle of at least 10,001 lbs. or greater, and have an acceptable driving record. • Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations. • Must be at least 21 years of age. • Must comply with state and local mandated requirements as well as Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) regulations. Preferred Requirements • Forklift certified preferable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. • Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. • Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures. • Decisions generally affect one's own job or assigned functional area. • Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager. • Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager. Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time. • Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery. • May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time. • Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. • May need to work in cramped spaces that could require getting into awkward positions. • May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels. • Daily travel will be required by drivers making deliveries and extensive overnight travel may be required • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Benefits: • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • Fertility Coverage • 401k with Generous Company Match • Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability • Short-Term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts • PNC Daily Pay Option Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

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