Full-time
The Driving Desk
CDL-A Truck Driver – Dry Van
Chicago, Illinois, US
$1,800 - $2,000/week
1 week agoWe'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
About The Driving Desk
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