Semi-Local Truck Driver

Position ID: 25443

Position: ENTRY LEVEL - Meijer - Pleasant Prairie, WI - Fri-Tues - 2100-0200 Starts - Semi-Local

License Type: Class A

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Home Time: 5 days on, 2 days off

Experience Level: 0 months

Avg. Yearly Gross: $90,000.00 - $90,000.00

Get home most days!

Position Details

DRIVERS HIRED BEFORE 10/5/2026 WILL RECEIVE A $500 SHOW BONUS!

Hazmat required in 90 days (account will reimburse cost of obtaining the endorsement)

ENTRY LEVEL:

• Driver will be paid $200/day during training period / gross wkly avg $1k
• Training will last a minimum of 6 weeks for ENTRY LEVEL candidates.
• Driver will train locally with Meijer

After Entry Level Training:

Pay:

• Mixture of local & regional deliveries - 2 pay tiers will be paid

• 60% of the loads are regional - 200+ miles from origin to destination

• 0.63 cpm

• Increases to 0.645 CPM at 1 year

• Increases to 0.66 CPM at 3 years

• $20/stop

• 40% loads are local - less than 200 miles from origin to destination)

• Starting at 0.725 cpm

• Increases to 0.735 CPM at 1 year

• Increases to 0.745 CPM at 3 years

• $30/stop

• Drivers will receive $100/week to help compensate for unexpected situations

• Drivers will receive the above salary added to their check for the number of days worked in a week

• Drivers must show up on time and be available to run legal/safe loads and they must check in prior to departing to ensure they are no longer needed for the day to receive this compensation

Position Details:

• Drivers will run transfers between distribution centers in WI, IN, and MI in addition to deliveries to 40 Meijer stores in Northern IL, IN, WI, and MI, and will pickup backhauls to return to Pleasant Prairie.
• If scheduling a driver from Chicago, please encourage them to check their commute and ensure it is reasonable
• Outbound store shipments are drop and hook from the DC and at the delivery locations
• Backhauls may be drop & hook or live loads (approx 85% drop/hook)
• No touch freight
• Lunch is provided during orientation

Join a Team That Values Drivers:

This account has a strong track record of success, earning the 2016 Account of the Year Award and placing 3rd in the Midwest Region for Driver Dedicated Performance in 2017. Over the past two years, we've welcomed 20+ new drivers annually! In 2024, we implemented a 17% pay increase.

As a driver-dedicated account, we focus on creating a positive work environment. Meijer drivers enjoy:

• Access to an on-site snack bar
• Quarterly cookouts to build team spirit
• Quarterly ride-alongs with managers to stay connected and gather feedback
• It's a welcoming workplace where drivers are respected and supported.

Operating Area

Drivers on this semi-local job will operate in IL, IN, WI and MI.

About the Opportunity

Are you a new CDL graduate looking for truck driver training? Drive with J.B. Hunt's Apprenticeship Program and receive on-the-job training and experience with an industry leader.

Drivers in this program work with an experienced J.B. Hunt driver trainer for six weeks before transitioning to a full-time position upon successful completion.

Job Details:

• Average $90,000 per year
• $1,000 minimum weekly pay guarantee for the first 6 weeks
• Frequent home time
• Online orientation
• Onsite training and management

Driver Benefits:

• PTO accrues from day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage after just 30 days
• Parental leave, adoption assistance and family planning benefits
• Access to life insurance options
• Access to mental health and disability benefits

Ready to get started? Call 1-833-627-1432 or pre-qualify online at DriveJBHunt.com.

J.B. Hunt accepts pre-qualification forms on an ongoing basis. EOE including disability/veterans. Program details apply. In addition to the number of activities performed, factors which may affect annualized earnings include, but are not limited to, training completed, paid breaks, endorsements, tenure, equipment type and number of days worked [each week]. This position may be eligible for safety bonuses and incentives based on profitability or performance, as applicable.

J.B. Hunt offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six days with holiday pay.