Hoekstra Transportation Jobs

For over 30 years, Hoekstra has helped drivers obtain their dream job. From local to regional hauls, Hoekstra drivers are safe and respected drivers on the road. Learn the career paths available with the Hoekstra Transportation team, necessary driver qualifications, the equipment available to drivers, driver benefits, and more.

Pay
• $0.66 per mile for regional drivers
• The minimum weekly pay for regional drivers is $1,425.
• 2,500-mile guarantee for dedicated drivers
• The minimum weekly rate for dedicated drivers is $1,625.
• Compliance & Productivity Bonuses
• We pay for door-to-door practical miles.

Benefits
• Medical Insurance – We offer Blue Cross Blue Shield HSA and PPO plan options that permit you to obtain care and service from any provider you choose.
• Prescription Drug Coverage – We offer a “no deductible” prescription drug (Rx) plan. There are several levels of coverage available.
• Vision & Dental – We partially pay for your BCBS vision & dental plans, with a minimal contribution for dependents.
• 401 (k) – We offer 401 (k) s to assist you in planning for retirement.
• Life Insurance – We pay for a $25,000 basic life insurance plan for all full-time employees. Additional term life insurance is available for you and your family members.
• Voluntary Benefits – Include life insurance, short & long-term disability, critical illness, supplemental hospital plans & accident insurance

Qualifications
• Licensing Requirements – must have a CDL & must be issued from the state you currently reside in
• DOT Medical Card - Must have a current and valid DOT Medical Card showing the National Registry Number for the provider.
• Experience – Minimum 23 years old, two years of recent tractor experience, no more than five employers in the past 36 months, preferred experience with 53-foot dry vans
• MVR History – No more than 3 moving violations in the past 36 months, MVR must reflect a self-certification of “Non-Excepted Interstate”, No driving-related CDL disqualifications in the past 7 years & No driving-related CDL suspensions in the past 5 years
• CSA Violations - No more than one OOS (Out of Service), one preventable DOT recordable accident, three Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASIC) violations, or serious moving violations in the past 36 months

Driver Career Paths
• Regional - Operate within a 350-mile radius of the Chicago Metropolitan area.
• Local - Drive local routes during the day and be home with the family at night.
• Dedicated - Unlock Consistent Routes and Reliable Paychecks!