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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Website
https://www.thedrivingdesk.com
Skills
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Pallet Jackunmatched
Retailunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
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