Taxi Driver Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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ORD - Chicago, IL - Driver Helper (ORD)

  • Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Work for LSG and DRIVE your career Higher! If you have a valid 'C' or 'D' driver's license and relevant work experience in the Transportation field, you can apply for this position. An ideal...

COMPANY DRIVER NEEDED - up to $2,400 a week

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

FOR MORE INFO CALL/TEXT AT ... or simply apply here ( ) We're hiring company drivers and owner-operators for long-term cooperation. Drivers average 3,000-4,000 miles per week with one day off....

Hiring Spanish Driver manager in trucking company

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Supervise and support a team of CDL drivers Monitor daily driver performance (on-time delivery, hours of service) Ensure DOT compliance and safety standards are upheld Manage scheduling...

Driver - $24/hour

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities Now Hiring...

Class A Local Driver

  • Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Description Job descriptionClass A Local Driver - Chicago, ILLegacy Transportation Services is a specialized transportation and logistics service provider. Check us out at www.legacytsi.comLegacy...

Local Driver Class A and B

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Exciting Local Driving Opportunities Class A and B Drivers Needed!** **Join Our Team:** Are you ready to take your driving career to the next level? We are a dynamic, fast-growing company with a...

Driver/Furniture Mover-Experience driving 26ft Straight Truck (52584)

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago

American Furniture Rental (AFR) is looking a for a Full time Driver & Furniture Mover for our location in Elk Grove Village, IL - Direct hire. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE DRIVING A 26' BOX TRUCK IN ORDER...

Seasonal Garbage Driver- Ending December 2025

  • Melrose Park, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement. $29.75 per hour Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Bonus Plan Details (if applicable): Rewarding Compensation and...

CDL-A Lease Purchase Driver - Average $4,000-$4,200/wk

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago

CDL-A LEASE PURCHASE TRUCK DRIVER- $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS Trekker is a 100% independent contractor carrier with truck leasing programs designed to fit a variety of driver lifestyles and experience...

CDL-A Lease Purchase Driver - 0$ Down

  • Bristol, WI (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bristol, WI (23 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 12 days ago

CDL-A LEASE PURCHASE TRUCK DRIVER- $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS Trekker is a 100% independent contractor carrier with truck leasing programs designed to fit a variety of driver lifestyles and experience...

Warehouse Worker/Backup Driver

  • Addison, IL (22 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Addison, IL (22 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

At Amarr, part of ASSA ABLOY - the global leader in opening solutions, we strive to be the best. And to be the best, we have to provide the best quality, the best service, and employ the best...

Interstate Driver

  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Overview The Interstate Driver will operate commercial truck/trailer, tractor trailer or combination vehicle (a vehicle that weighs over 26,000 lbs.) that requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL...

Class A Local P&D Driver (ORD)

  • Franklin Park, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (21 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Overview Join Xpress Global Systems (XGS) as a Class A LOCAL Driver and experience a career where simplicity meets growth. Responsibilities Why Work for XGS? Weekly Pay: Get paid every week,...

Driver -Local

  • Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Driver -Local (Niles) E.Z.Trucking Inc compensation: 1400 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Driver -local CDL A driver wanted for FedEx Ground. Local pickups (6) Start 14:30...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies...

Demographic Data for Lake Forest, IL

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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...
Delivery Driver Course
Overview The demand for a trusted delivery driver is more than ever. So, if you are currently looking for a professional which you can start right away, try your luck with delivery driving. The...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Lake Forest, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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