Target Regional CDL-A Truck Driver(Contract)-Highland Park,IL

Local Job Overview: Highland Park

At a Glance

• Job Title: Target Regional CDL-A Truck Driver (Gig/Contract)
• Compensation: $63.8k-$80.8k/Year (approx. $34/Hour)
• Location: Highland Park, IL
• Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Highland Park location.
• Project-based work with clear objectives.
• Company: Target Corporation
• This Highland Park-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Target Corporation team in Highland Park, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Highland Park, a key hub for the Retail Logistics industry.

About Target Corporation

Target is one of the world’s most recognized and beloved retail brands, driven by our purpose to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Behind our clean, vibrant stores is a world-class supply chain and logistics network. We prioritize safety, continuous development, and a deeply inclusive culture where every team member is valued. Join Target’s transportation team and become the driving force behind the products our guests love.

Position Overview

We are seeking highly professional, safety-oriented commercial drivers for the role of Target Regional CDL-A Truck Driver. In this crucial position, you will serve as the primary link between our massive regional Distribution Centers and our retail storefronts. This role offers excellent predictability, late-model equipment, and a schedule that allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Safe Transportation: Safely operate a commercial tractor-trailer combination (53-foot dry van) across regional interstate and local highway routes.
• Store Delivery: Transport palletized retail merchandise directly to Target store loading docks, executing precise backing maneuvers in tight suburban and urban receiving areas.
• Drop-and-Hook Efficiency: Maximize your driving hours through efficient drop-and-hook operations at most store locations, minimizing live-unload wait times.
• Compliance & Safety: Conduct meticulous pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections and maintain strict adherence to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.

Qualifications and Total Rewards

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A), and maintain an exceptional driving record. Target provides its drivers with highly competitive mileage and stop pay, comprehensive health and dental insurance, paid time off, and an inclusive, supportive corporate environment.