CDL-A Truck Driver – Dry Van | Home Most Nights | Avg $1,800–$2,000/Week

Thedrivingdesk

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    If you're an experienced CDL-A Driver looking for a high-paying semi-local driving position with consistent miles, modern equipment, and home time throughout the week, apply today to learn more about this opportunity in the Chicago, IL area . We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a dedicated retail dry van fleet serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://www.thedrivingdesk.com

    Description

    We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a dedicated retail dry van fleet serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. This semi-local position offers consistent miles, strong weekly earnings, late-model equipment, and the opportunity to be home most nights.

    If you're looking for steady freight, excellent pay, and a modern fleet, we'd love to hear from you.

    Pay & Compensation

    • Earn $1,800–$2,000 per week
    • $0.75 CPM (includes performance incentive)
    • $20 stop pay (excluding first and last stop)
    • $35 pallet jack unload pay per load
    • Weekly mileage averages 1,900–2,000 miles
    • $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
    • $500 Paid Orientation
    • Veterans bonus available (with qualifying documentation)

    Home Time & Schedule

    • Home most nights
    • Occasional overnight 10-hour resets may be required
    • Peak season may require a 6-day work week
    • Weekend work required during busy retail seasons (August, November, December, and January)

    Job Duties

    • Deliver dry van retail freight to store locations
    • Average 3–4 stops per load
    • Use a pallet jack to unload freight
    • Occasional hand unloading required
    • Operate liftgate-equipped trailers
    • Maintain safe driving practices and accurate delivery paperwork

    Equipment

    • 2023–2027 Freightliner tractors
    • Automatic transmissions
    • Permanent truck assignment
    • Inverter and APU or Opti-Idle
    • Most trucks include refrigerators
    • 24/7 dispatch support
    • Comdata fuel card
    • Electronic logging devices (ELD)

    Requirements

    • Valid Class A CDL
    • Minimum 6 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience
    • Safe driving record
    • Ability to unload freight using a pallet jack and perform occasional hand unloads
    • Must have a safe location to park the assigned truck and trailer
    • Must meet DOT and company hiring requirements

    Benefits

    • Medical insurance
    • Vision coverage
    • Hearing coverage
    • Life insurance
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Holiday pay
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Weekly direct deposit
    • Full W-2 employment

    Why Drivers Choose This Position

    • Earn up to $2,000 per week
    • Home most nights
    • Consistent retail freight
    • Sign-on bonus available
    • Paid orientation
    • Modern Freightliner equipment
    • Permanent truck assignment
    • Strong benefits package
    • Multiple openings available

    Apply Today!

    If you're an experienced CDL-A Driver looking for a high-paying semi-local driving position with consistent miles, modern equipment, and home time throughout the week, apply today to learn more about this opportunity in the Chicago, IL area.

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