Parts Delivery Driver - Parts Runner

Job Description:

Title: Parts Delivery Driver / Parts Runner
Company: DSL Express
Location: Villa Park, IL (Chicago suburbs)
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Fleet Maintenance & Operations Support
Reports To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor / Operations Manager

Position Summary:

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Parts Delivery Driver / Parts Runner to support our trucking fleet maintenance team. In this essential role, you will ensure our drivers and mechanics have the right parts, supplies, and materials when they need them by making timely pickups and deliveries across the Chicagoland area.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, working independently, and contributing directly to keeping a modern commercial fleet on the road while learning the dynamics of how synergistic operations work in medium scale fleets of our size.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary Role: Pick up and deliver truck parts, tires, fluids, filters, tools, and shop supplies from local vendors and warehouses. Run errands for the maintenance team as needed (tool calibration, shop supplies, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of all parts and supply transactions (receipts, invoices, inventory logs).
• Assist mechanics with organizing the parts room, stocking shelves, and conducting inventory counts as needed.
• Perform basic vehicle inspections on company service vehicles and report any issues. You will be responsible to report any issues with company vehicles you drive.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, DOT, and company policies while operating vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with mechanics, drivers, dispatch, and vendors.
• Help with general shop cleanliness and organization.
• Support special projects such as fleet upgrades or emergency part sourcing.

Ideal Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL is a plus but not required).
• Reliable transportation and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy parts safely.
• Basic mechanical knowledge or previous experience in auto/truck parts preferred.
• Comfortable using smartphones/apps for navigation, inventory tracking, and communication.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Slavic) – A big plus! Candidates who can communicate effectively in more than one language will have an advantage when dealing with vendors, drivers, and team members. In the Chicago area many in the industry speak Spanish and/or some form of Slavic language.

What We Offer:

• Competitive entry level weekly pay (based on experience).
• Opportunities for growth within a growing logistics company.
• Opportunities for advancement in vertical positions over time (Diesel Mechanics, Parts Management, Shop Accounting, Class A and B Driving, Dispatching, Safety).
• Team environment with experienced mechanics and drivers.

About DSL Express:

WE'VE BUILT A REPUTATION ON EXCELLENCE IN SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS... DSL Express is a family-owned company with 25+ years in the Midwest, West Coast, and East Coast. We’re part of a federation of 5 companies with ~500 trucks total and 60+ years of combined experience. We have strong relationships with Chicago shippers/brokers and partners nationwide/Canada. Our experienced dispatchers (10+ years average) keep a low ratio (~5 trucks per dispatcher) so they can focus on you — flexible home time, the loads/miles you want, and support when needed. Yard parking, mechanic shops, and warehouses in Chicago + Las Vegas offices make life easier. Visit or call 888-602-1140 x140 to learn more!