We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a semi-local dry van operation based in Chicago, Illinois.
This opportunity offers average weekly earnings of $1,500–$1,680, a Monday–Friday schedule, weekly home time, and assigned sleeper trucks.
Drivers transport mattresses and sleep products to customer locations throughout the Midwest and surrounding states.
This position is ideal for drivers who prefer a consistent weekday schedule and are comfortable performing physical freight-handling duties.
Important: Drivers are responsible for manually unloading mattresses at delivery locations. This is not a no-touch freight position.
Pay & Compensation
- Average Weekly Earnings: $1,500–$1,680
- Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $87,100
- Mileage Pay: $0.55–$0.57 per mile
- Live Stop Pay: $25 per qualifying stop
- Drop-and-Hook Pay: $15 per qualifying stop
- Detention Pay: $30 per hour after 1.5 hours of qualifying detention
- Off-Account Local Work: $225 per qualifying assignment
- Off-Account Regional Work: $300 per qualifying assignment
- New-Hire Training Pay: $200 per day
- Safety Training Pay: $20 per hour
- Holiday Pay: $200 per eligible holiday
Drivers average approximately 2,500 miles per week, depending on route assignments and freight volume.
This position uses an activity-based compensation plan. Actual weekly earnings depend on mileage, completed stops, qualifying activities, and available freight. Average earnings are not guaranteed.
Schedule & Home Time
- Monday through Friday
- Start times between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM
- Approximately 2–4 nights away from home per week
- Weekly 34-hour reset
- Weekends generally at home under the listed schedule
- No work on major holidays according to the account profile
- Regional overnight travel required
Drivers should be comfortable spending multiple nights in their assigned sleeper truck during the workweek.
Operating Area
Drivers transport freight throughout multiple states, including:
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Kansas
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
Routes originate from the Chicago operating location and vary based on delivery schedules.
Job Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer on assigned semi-local routes.
- Transport mattresses and sleep products to customer delivery locations.
- Manually unload mattresses at customer docks.
- Move mattresses to the rear of the trailer for unloading.
- Complete live loading and unloading appointments.
- Safely handle freight during delivery operations.
- Complete assigned multi-stop delivery routes.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain accurate DOT logs and delivery paperwork.
- Communicate with dispatch regarding delivery status and delays.
- Follow assigned routes and delivery schedules.
- Comply with DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
Freight & Equipment
- 53-foot dry van trailers
- Mattresses and sleep products
- Driver-assisted and full driver unloading
- Approximately 3 loads per week
- Approximately 11 delivery stops per week
- Assigned sleeper-cab tractors
- No slip seating
Drivers are responsible for unloading mattresses. Customer assistance may occasionally be available but is not guaranteed.
Equipment Policy: Assigned trucks must remain at the operating facility during scheduled time off.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding driving position.
Applicants must be able to:
- Manually handle and unload mattresses.
- Push, pull, maneuver, and position large freight.
- Perform repeated freight-handling activities.
- Work safely around loading docks and trailers.
- Complete physical unloading duties throughout assigned routes.
- Perform essential job duties safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Driver Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Minimum 6 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience
- Must reside within approximately 40 miles of Chicago ZIP code 60632
- Must meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications
- Comfortable with manual mattress unloading
- Available for early morning starts
- Willing to spend approximately 2–4 nights away per week
- Able to operate safely on multi-state routes
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- Must meet applicable driving record and background requirements
Benefits
The supplied account profile lists:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off accruing from day one
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Six paid holidays
- Uniform program with an annual allotment of up to $200
Benefit eligibility and plan terms are subject to applicable company policies.
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