Truck Driver Jobs
Are you ready to advance your career as a CDL driver? If so, you’ll want to work with the best in the business, Hoekstra Transportation, known in the trucking industry as having respected drivers and being a family orientated company.
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.
Why Join the Hoekstra Transportation Team?
Receive top wages, a guaranteed minimum weekly pay, realistic door-to-door mile calculations, and unlike other companies, Hoekstra provides employees 100% paid dental, vision and life insurance.
Never miss those special moments with family with regularly scheduled home time. You are only at most 8 hours away from home. Or, if the road is calling and you want to make more money, especially during the holidays, take advantage of plenty of bonus opportunities.
You Deserve the Hoekstra Experience!
Learn more about what makes Hoekstra Transportation generations strong.
Driver Career Paths
Hoekstra offers many different driver career paths, so you can find the right career path for you, whether regional, dedicated, or owner operator. Become a CDL driver with Hoekstra, and always be within 8 hours from home.
Regional Drivers
Hoekstra Transportation is located in Kankakee, IL and as a regional carrier, operating an impressive fleet of late-model tractors and hiring the safest and most reliable drivers.
As a driver, you’ll operate within a 350-mile radius of the Chicago Metropolitan area and experience routes through Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Local Drivers
Are you looking for local truck driver jobs? Hoekstra also hires drivers in the many midwest metropolitan areas. Drive local routes during the day and be home with the family at night.
Owner Operator
Drive from the comfort and familiarity of your own vehicle as an owner operator. Hoekstra hires owner operators with tractors within seven years old, a maximum fifth-wheel height of 48 inches, and can pass a DOT inspection performed by our maintenance department.
All owner operators with Hoekstra Transportation receive weekly checks, fuel utilizing our discounts. They can purchase parts for their tractor using the Hoekstra parts purchasing program to take advantage of pricing discounts.
Dedicated Drivers
Unlock Consistent Routes and Reliable Paychecks!
Embark on a journey as a dedicated driver, where familiar routes and steady customers pave the way for predictable earnings and more time at home. Navigate with ease, build lasting client relationships, and become the face of reliability for our company. Ready for a driving job that aligns with your lifestyle? Click to explore dedicated driving opportunities and steer your career towards stability today
Dedicated Flex Drivers
As a dedicated flex driver, you can work with one consistent Hoekstra customer account. Become the go-to driver, knowing the customer’s employees, routes, schedule, and unique needs. Never be surprised by work and have a better idea of what to expect daily as a dedicated flex driver.
Access similar benefits packages to other local and regional driver positions, including full medical, dental, and vision insurance. Discover more details about dedicated flex driver jobs with Hoekstra here.
Competitive Pay & Benefits
Truck driver jobs with Hoekstra Transportation are in high demand. Be rewarded for your hard work and dedication when working with Hoekstra’s elite driver team. Hoekstra Transportation offers top wages, medical insurance with a BCBS Health Savings Account PPO plan, prescription drug coverage, a $25,000 basic life insurance plan for all full-time employees, vision and dental insurance, and more.
Additional benefits include 401(K) plans for eligible drivers, the Employee Assistance Program, and the Rider Program. Read more here to learn about Hoekstra’s driver benefits and compensation.
Driver Equipment
Drive some of the newest and cleanest trucks in the industry with Hoekstra. Hoekstra runs a fleet of late-model Freightliners and Peterbilt that are generally at most two years old and feature either automatic or manual steering and sleeper or day cabs.
All Hoekstra vehicles and equipment are serviced and maintained regularly, keeping safety at the top of mind. Trailers are food-grade, clean, and have the latest safety and technology, allowing Hoekstra to deliver on time and efficiently. Hear more about Hoekstra’s exciting new service equipment here.
Driver Qualifications
Do you have what it takes to become a Hoekstra driver? Driver qualifications needed to be considered for employment with Hoekstra Transportation include providing a current Class A CDL, an up-to-date DOT physical, passing a pre-employment drug screening, and completing a road test.
Drivers will also need verifiable two years’ experience, preferably with a dry van, be at least 23 years old, and have no preventable accidents within the last year and drug or alcohol-related convictions in the previous ten years. Furthermore, potential drivers will need to possess a motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets the requirements of Hoekstra’s insurance company.
If you meet the above qualifications to be a Hoekstra driver or want to acquire more, check out the driver qualification page here.
Hoekstra Awards & Driver Recognition
Hoekstra is widely recognized for its safe, professional, timely drivers and service. And awards its drivers internally for all their hard work, including selecting one driver annually to receive the Driver of the Year Award. The Driver of the Year is someone who exemplifies Hoekstra’s mission every day. This particular driver receives a cash stipend or an opportunity to spec out a brand-new truck.
Could you be the next Driver of the Year? See other recognition and award opportunities from Hoekstra here.
Truck Driver Testimonials
Hear from Hoekstra’s professional drivers about their experience working for one of the best trucking companies in the nation!
At hoekstra transportation, it’s good to be a driver!
Ready to join a company that respects its drivers, recognizes talent and retains quality? Apply to Hoekstra Transportation today!