Drive With a Carrier That Respects You.
We are hiring CDL-A and CDL-B drivers for local, regional, and OTR routes. Safety-first, 24/7 dispatch, competitive pay. Based in Plainfield, IL.
Why Drive With Syntelli Freight Systems?
We are a licensed, FMCSA-registered carrier based in Plainfield, Illinois (DOT# 4294480 | MC# 1671541). We are actively hiring CDL-A and CDL-B drivers for local, regional, and OTR opportunities.
Driver Benefits
- Competitive Pay — Transparent pay structure with consistent settlements and safety bonuses
- Flexible Scheduling — Local (home daily), regional (home weekly), and OTR options available
- 24/7 Dispatch Support — A real person answers every time. You are never alone on the road.
- Safety-First Culture — We never pressure drivers to violate HOS or operate unsafely
- Growth Opportunities — We promote from within
- Midwest Home Base — Plainfield, IL with heavy Midwest lane coverage
Basic Qualifications
- Valid CDL-A or CDL-B (CDL-A preferred for OTR)
- Minimum age: 21 years for interstate driving
- Valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
- Clean MVR — no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
- No DUI, DWI, reckless driving convictions in the past 5 years
- Must pass DOT pre-employment drug test (49 CFR Part 40)
- Must be registered and clear in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
DOT / FMCSA Driver Qualification File Requirements
Per 49 CFR Part 391, all drivers must complete a full Driver Qualification (DQ) File before operating any commercial motor vehicle.
Section 1 — Application & Employment History (§ 391.21)
- Completed DOT Driver Application — 10-year employment history
- All traffic violations for the past 3 years
- List of all accidents in the past 3 years
- Signed authorization for release of previous employment records
Section 2 — Safety Performance History (§ 391.23)
- Written authorization to contact all DOT-regulated employers from the past 3 years
- Inquiry response documentation from previous employers
Section 3 — Motor Vehicle Record (§ 391.23)
- Pre-employment MVR from every state where the driver held a license in the past 3 years
- Annual MVR review required for all active drivers (§ 391.25)
Section 4 — Medical Qualification (§ 391.41–391.49)
- Current valid Medical Examiner's Certificate from a certified NRCME examiner
- NRCME verification number on file
- Medical certificates renewed every 24 months minimum
Section 5 — Road Test / Skills Verification (§ 391.31)
- Completed Road Test Certificate — OR valid CDL accepted in lieu (§ 391.33)
- CDL copy with class and all endorsements on file
Section 6 — Drug & Alcohol Testing (49 CFR Part 40 & Part 382)
- Pre-employment drug test — negative result required before operating any CMV
- FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse pre-employment query
- Enrollment in DOT-compliant random drug and alcohol testing program
Section 7 — License & CDL Verification
- Copy of current valid CDL (front and back)
- Verification of any required endorsements: Hazmat (H), Tanker (N), Doubles/Triples (T)
Section 8 — Annual Certifications (§ 391.27)
- Annual Driver Certification of Violations — completed every 12 months
- Annual review of driving record signed by driver and carrier
Section 9 — Hours of Service & ELD (49 CFR Part 395)
- Acknowledgment of HOS regulations and ELD training documentation
Section 10 — FMCSA Clearinghouse (49 CFR Part 382)
- Driver registered at clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov
- Pre-employment full query consent signed
- Annual limited query authorization on file
Section 11 — Record Retention (§ 391.51)
- All DQ file documents retained for duration of employment
- Retained for 3 years after employment ends
- Drug/alcohol testing records: 1–5 years depending on type
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Syntelli Freight Systems
2242 Stonehaven Dr, Plainfield, IL 60586
DOT# 4294480 | MC# 1671541
(312) 863-9386 | info@syntellifreight.com