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CHICAGO - UPS said Thursday it's planning to hire hundreds of full-time drivers in the Chicago area as it responds to "ongoing growth of ecommerce."
The shipping and delivery company is looking to hire 300 CDL drivers for full-time, permanent tractor-trailer team driver positions, according to a statement.
"We’re proud to move our world forward by delivering what matters, and the rapid and ongoing growth of ecommerce coupled with overall demand for our services is creating new full-time opportunities," said Rommel Carlson, UPS Human Resources director.
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The company said positions start at $30-per-hour for loading times and delays, as well as an $8,750 sign-on bonus plus mileage rate and sleeper subsistence pay.
A CDL Class A is required but no previous CDL Class A driving experience is necessary, the company said.
UPS will hold a hiring event Saturday, Feb. 12 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 7811 Willow Springs Road in Hodgkins.
Interested applicants can also apply at UPSJobs.com or text JOBS to 33588.