For over 22 years Hammer has provided the finest quality service in the Midwest, focusing on Service and Safety. Hammer has implemented cutting edge technology designed to make our employees and customers extremely efficient. 2017 We opened a new terminal in Shorewood, IL. allowing us to service the Elwood, IL facilities better.Locally we provide service both door and cross-town in the Chicago land area seven days a week. Hammer’s road fleet operates six days a week, in twelve Mid-West States ( to include but not limited to: IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, TN, WI
Open Jobs
Class A Owner Operator, Local, Intermodal Container
- Class A Local Owner Operator Intermodal Container and Dry Van
- $2,000 - $4,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
- Home every weekend.
Class A Owner Operator, Regional, Intermodal Container
- Class A Regional Owner Operator Intermodal Container and Dry Van
- $2,000 - $4,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
- Home every weekend.
CDL A Owner Operator, Semi-Local, Intermodal Container
- Class A Semi local Owner Operator Intermodal Container and Dry Van
- $2,000 - $4,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
- Home every weekend.
Hiring guidelines
Inspections & safety
17 vehicle and 27 driver inspections (FMCSA SMS), vehicle out-of-service 29.4% (national average 21.6%), driver out-of-service 0.0% (national average 5.5%), 0 crash reports
| Total | Severe | Out of service | Measure | Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance | 29 | 3 | 7 | 8.20 | 62nd |
| Unsafe driving | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.53 | 25th |
| Hours of service compliance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.87 | 38th |
| Driver fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Controlled substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Last 6 months | 6-12 months ago | 12-24 months ago | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inspections | OOS inspections | OOS percentage | National average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 27 | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Vehicle | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | 21.6% |
Operating area
Based on truck inspection data from the FMCSA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — HAMMER EXPRESS INC currently has 3 open positions listed on Lanefinder. Pay ranges from $2,000 to $4,000 per week. Positions involve hauling Agricultural/farm supplies and Beverages.
HAMMER EXPRESS INC currently advertises pay of $2,000 to $4,000 per week based on their open positions on Lanefinder. These positions involve hauling Agricultural/farm supplies and Beverages. The company is based in Shorewood, IL.
HAMMER EXPRESS INC hauls Agricultural/farm supplies, Beverages, Building materials, Chemicals, Construction, General freight, Grain, feed, hay, Intermodal cont., Liquids/gases, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Meat, Paper products, Refrigerated food, US mail. The company operates a fleet of 30 tractors out of Shorewood, IL.
HAMMER EXPRESS INC has been operating for 33 years, with FMCSA authority granted in 1993. The company is headquartered in Shorewood, IL. They currently operate a fleet of 30 tractors with 30 drivers.
HAMMER EXPRESS INC operates a fleet of 30 tractors and 30 drivers. The company hauls Agricultural/farm supplies and Beverages. Based in Shorewood, IL.
HAMMER EXPRESS INC is headquartered in Shorewood, IL. The company has held active FMCSA authority for 33 years. They operate a fleet of 30 tractors. Their USDOT number is 540837.
HAMMER EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 540837. You can verify their authority status on the FMCSA SAFER website. The company is based in Shorewood, IL. FMCSA authority was granted in 1993.
HAMMER EXPRESS INC has a safety record on file with the FMCSA. The full safety scorecard including BASIC percentile scores, inspection history, and accident reports is available on their Lanefinder profile page. The company has been operating for 33 years.
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