Taxi Driver Jobs in Illinois

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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Residential Driver

  • Nashville, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Nashville, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Shift Schedule:** 1 st Shift Full-Time (10 to 12-hour days) **Experience Level:** 1-3 years driving experience preferred but not required **Location** : Marissa, IL **Why should you apply? We...

Driver-Operator

  • Woodstock, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Ability to operate end dump trailers, dump trucks, roll off trucks, heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner 3. Ability to back up truck/equipment 4....

Driver

  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Cedarhurst of Nicholasville, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Driver at our Cedarhurst of...

Lead Driver Operator

  • Woodstock, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our...

CDL-A Home Weekly Driver - Conestoga

  • Allendale, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Allendale, IL
  • 14 hours ago

Job Location Regional Route Type Regional Equipment Type Conestoga Home Weekly for 34-48 Hours Percentage Pay 26-30% per load Drivers near you are averaging $1,700/week. Run our Regional Conestoga...

Driver Needed!CDL Class A New Trucks up to OTR 0.60 PER MILE

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Please read it before you call! Over the road position needed 3 weeks out...4-5 days home time max Experience is required. Min 2 year OTR NO PETS! Reefer experience is preferred but not needed. We...

Residential Driver

  • Batavia, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Shift Schedule: 1st Shift Full-Time (10 to 12-hour days) Experience Level: 1-3 years driving experience preferred but not required Why should you apply? We invest in you! Be home every night and...

CDL Relief Driver

  • Springfield, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 20 hours ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Drivers license with air brakes endorsement....

Join Our Team as an OTR Company Driver Earn $1800 and UP/Week!

  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Dedicated lines from Romeoville IL drop and hook compensation: $1800 and up employment type: full-time job title: OTR Company driver What We Offer: Starting Pay: 30% or 60 CPM for start No Forced...

Driver Manager Assistant

  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • East Saint Louis, IL
  • 1 day ago

Quality Carriers, Inc. (QC), headquartered in Tampa, FL, is North America's largest bulk liquid chemical carrier. Through a network of more than 100 terminals and facilities, we transport a broad...

Utility Driver

  • North Aurora, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 1 day ago

Utility Driver About Oberweis part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies Oberweis Dairy is still a family owned business that has been serving smiles for nearly 100 years We proudly provide our...

LOCAL CDL CLASS "A" REFFER DRIVER Start at 30$hour

  • Crest Hill, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Crest Hill, IL
  • 2 days ago

un LOCAL CDL CLASS "A" REFFER DRIVER Start at 30$hour (Lockport) AGY LOGISTICS INC Caton Farm Rd near webber compensation: $85,000 to $115,000 employment type: job title: CDL A Chicago LOCAL...

Driver III

  • Itasca, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Itasca, IL
  • 2 days ago

at AIT Worldwide Logistics in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Driver III ID 2025-5648 Category Transportation Position Type Regular Full-Time Introduction Come move the world with...

Driver in Training

  • Quincy, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 2 days ago

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company! Days/Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 8am start (classroom setting) Job Summary The Driver in Training is a paid training position to obtain a...

Field Service Driver/Operator

  • Wood River, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Wood River, IL
  • 2 days ago

equivalent (required) Experience: 1+ years of experience driving related equipment required for role (required) Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement, air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement (required...

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


Local
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319,486

Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Illinois

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 Illinois 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
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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