CDL A Truck Driver

Road Warrior
  • Steger, IL
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Job Description

Road Warrior Staffing is hiring experienced CDL A Drivers for a Midwest Regional trucking position operating within approximately a 350–450 mile radius of Chicago.

This regional CDL A driving position offers weekly home time, $0.70 CPM, approximately 2,000 miles per week, 99% no-touch freight, modern 2023–2027 equipment, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Drivers will be home each week for their 34-hour reset and must be comfortable with night driving.

If you're an experienced CDL A driver looking for regional trucking jobs with weekly home time, competitive pay, modern equipment, and strong benefits, this opportunity may be a great fit.

Driver Pay Compensation

  • $0.70 CPM base pay
  • Approximately 2,000 miles per week
  • $1,260–$1,650 average weekly pay range
  • Empty miles paid at the same CPM as loaded miles
  • $2,500 sign-on bonus
  • $100 Clean Inspection Bonus
  • $2,000 Driver Referral Bonus
  • $50 per additional stop
  • $25 per hour detention pay after the first 2 hours
  • $175 layover pay for every 24 hours
  • $150 orientation pay

Duties

  • This Midwest Regional CDL A Driver position is best suited for drivers who are comfortable with:
  • Approximately 2,000 miles per week
  • Regional driving within a 350–450 mile radius of Chicago
  • Weekly 34-hour resets
  • Night driving
  • Approximately 99% no-touch freight
  • Modern equipment
  • Maintaining a strong safety record

Qualifications

CDL A Driver Requirements

To qualify for this Midwest Regional CDL A Driver position, applicants must:

  • Have at least 6 months of verifiable CDL driving experience
  • Hold a valid CDL
  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Meet company and insurance qualification requirements
  • Pass required MVR and PSP reviews
  • Meet the company's accident and violation standards
  • Accident Driving Record Requirements
  • Preventable / Chargeable Accidents
  • No more than 3 preventable or chargeable accidents within the previous 3 years.
  • Moving Violations
  • Drivers must have:
  • No more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period, OR
    No more than 20 points under the SMS Unsafe Driver Basic Violation Table

Whichever qualification threshold is reached first will disqualify the applicant.

Both MVR and PSP records will be reviewed during the qualification process.

Major Driving Violations

No major violations within the previous 3 years, including:

Leaving the scene of an accident or hit and run
Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony
Driving while a license is revoked, suspended, cancelled, or disqualified
Reckless driving
Careless driving
Negligent driving
Speeding more than 21 MPH over the posted speed limit
Improper or erratic lane change involving an accident
Racing violations
Passing a school bus
Cell phone violations
Texting while driving
Driver Fitness Requirements

Drivers must have no more than 20 points within a 3-year period under the SMS Driver Fitness Basic Violation Table.

Both MVR and PSP records will be reviewed and calculated during the driver qualification process.

DUI Requirement

No DUI within the previous 5 years.

English Language Requirement

All drivers must be able to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to:

Converse with the general public
Understand highway traffic signs and signals
Respond to official inquiries
Complete required reports and records

Benefits

CDL A Driver Benefits

Full-time drivers have access to:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
ADD Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employer 401(k) matching contributions available
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Midwest Regional Driver Schedule

Operating Area:
Approximately 350–450 miles from Chicago

Mileage:
Approximately 2,000 miles per week

Home Time:
Home every week for a 34-hour reset

Driving:
Night driving required

Freight:
Approximately 99% no-touch

Modern Truck Fleet

Drivers operate modern equipment designed for comfort, reliability, and efficiency.

Approximately 90% of the fleet consists of Peterbilt 579 trucks, with additional Cascadia, Volvo, and International models.

The fleet includes 2023–2027 model-year trucks.

Driver Equipment Support
Modern 2023–2027 trucks
Peterbilt 579s, Cascadias, Volvos, and Internationals
In-house repair shop
Well-maintained equipment
24/7 driver support

Road Warrior Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Employment with Road Warrior Staffing is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT-compliant testing as required by federal regulations.

This is a temporary-to-hire, contract, or direct-hire position through Road Warrior Staffing. This position is offered and managed by Road Warrior Staffing on behalf of our client.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationSteger, IL

Skills

  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Diversity Recruitingunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Fitnessunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • Truckingunmatched

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