Drive With a Carrier That Respects You.

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