Truck Driver Student

Dot Foods Inc.

401(k), profit sharing

United States, Indiana, Indianapolis

Mar 24, 2025

Job Description

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Student Pay: $800/week

Driver Pay: Starting pay up to $70K depending on experience and job type

Program Details: https://drivefordot.com/about-dti/driving-schools/

Age Requirement: Must be 21 years or older

You love the open road. You'd rather see spectacular sunrises through your windshield than work in an office. If that sounds like you, join Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) to get behind the wheel.

You'll make money as you train to get your Class A CDL license at an approved driving school or one of our in-house programs. Once you have your CDL license and complete our training, you'll be a best-in-class truck driver on the DTI team.

WHAT DTI DRIVERS DO

Safely and efficiently operate DTI equipment to transport product
Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and any other governing body
For all jobs, load and unload dry and temperature-controlled goods
Meet established company goals, including managing MPG, fuel purchases, idle time, and speed
Read and understand DTI load paperwork and product and packaging descriptions
Identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

Job Requirements

YOU MUST HAVE

Class A CDL permit
Ability to pass Class A CDL test within three attempts
Ability to obtain Haz-Mat and tanker endorsements (can be obtained during training)
Ability to pass our physical ability test (PAT)
Ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language
Safety-first mindset

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

High school diploma or GED

ROLE SPECIFICS

We offer a variety of schedules with guaranteed days off and a traditional schedule to meet you and your family's needs.(Learn more)
DTI drivers work in all conditions and on weekdays, weekends, days, and nights
Regular physical activity required for all jobs; must be able to safely lift on average 14 pounds and at the most around 60 pounds
Includes sitting, walking, or standing during work hours

WHO WE ARE

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is the exclusive transportation affiliate of Dot Foods, North America's largest food industry redistributor. Our fleet consists of more than 1,500 truck, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DTI CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company, DTI has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance, profit sharing bonuses, and CSA and MPG incentives.
Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
Significant advancement opportunities
One week of vacation after six months and two weeks after 12 months

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: DTIbelieves all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. DTIwill not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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