Full-time
The Driving Desk

CDL-A Truck Driver – Dry Van

Chicago, Illinois, US
$1,800 - $2,000/week
1 week ago
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. Skills: CDL Driver's License, Cargo/Freight, Class A License, Driver's License, Health Insurance, Loading/Unloading, Pallet Jack, Retail, Truck Driver, Vehicle Fleets The Driving Desk

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