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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CDL - HazMat Driver

  • Wheeling, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 1 day ago

CDL - HazMat Driver (CHICAGO) RVN LOGISTICS image 1 of 1 compensation: $350/day or per mile employment type: job title: CDL Class A HazMat Driver CDL drivers with 2 years of experience and...

Driver - Non CDL

  • Lake Zurich, IL (9 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (9 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call...

Oo Intermodal Driver Wanted / Home Daily / Hiring Top Drivers

  • 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

Sparc Transport is looking to bring on a OO drivers with 2yrs of verifiable driving experience to join our FCL (drayage) team. Get paid for pre-pull, empty return, load return, chassis move OO...

Open Position For Hazmat Driver

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

Trucking Company is looking for decent and qualified driver with at least 24 months of experience, valid Class A, CDL and Hazmat Endorsement. Fastest growing company in the Midwest. Our services...

Driver Wanted w/CDL Class A-No Exp. Needed.

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

I need a driver with CDL Class A for work over the road. We specialized on Step Decks. No experience necessary, but desire to work is a MUST. Busco chofer con CDL clase A para trabajo en...

Driver

  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (5 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 6 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 Paid Training...

CDL A Company Line Haul Evening Driver. Job in Vernon Hills Gr8Jobs

  • Vernon Hills, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (4 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 7 days ago

CDL A Company Line Haul Evening Driver Weekly Avg, Home Daily CDL-A - Local Line Haul Driver $29.50 per hour $31.00 with hazmat Only Candidates with 2 Years CDL Experience and Hazmat Will Be...

Interstate Driver

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

at AIT Worldwide Logistics in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Interstate Driver ID 2025-5134 Category Transportation Position Type Regular Full-Time Introduction Come move the...

Driver I

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

at AIT Worldwide Logistics in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Driver I ID 2024-4682 Category Transportation Position Type Regular Full-Time Introduction Come move the world with...

CDL A Yard Driver

  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 9 days ago

## CDL A Yard DriverJob SummaryMedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers that delivers our lifesaving medical products directly to both commercial and residential customers. Our...

RGN driver

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 14 days ago

un RGN driver (East Dundee,IL) Lynda Transportation inc compensation: 30 % employment type: job title: Truck driver Hi. We are looking for driver for RGN(double drop, lowboy) trailer (6 axle...

Production Assistant (Driver)

  • Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Key Responsibilities Transportation & Logistics Follow scheduled routing procedures efficiently Drive Salvation Army truck for pickups and deliveries Ensure security and safe handling of all goods...

CDL A Transportation Driver - Home Daily

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

Overview Mileage rate is $0.798 per mile Stable and growing organization Full-Time pay beginning at $.798/mile for Transportation/Linehaul Drivers (Average $2,200/week) No doubles Work-life...

Driver 1

  • Wood Dale, IL (19 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (19 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (NX) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities...

CDL A Spotter/Driver - 2830-3669

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

at BWAY Corporation in Addison, Illinois, United States Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Mauser Packaging Solutions is a global leader in solutions and services across the packaging lifecycle,...

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
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Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...
Taxi App in React Native
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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
39.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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