Midwest Freight Route Operator – Up to $2, 000+ Weekly

Velocity TruckingPros LLC
  • Gary, Indiana
  • $1,500–$1,700 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

CDL-A Regional Delivery Driver | Joliet, ILHome 3–4x Weekly | $1,500–$1,700/wk Avg | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Looking for strong earnings without spending weeks away from home? We're hiring Class A drivers for dedicated regional runs out of Joliet, IL. You'll get home every other day for 10-hour breaks, earn competitive pay, and receive full support on site.

Earnings & Incentives

  • Weekly Earnings: Average $1,500–$1,700/week ($75K–$100K/year); top earners clear $2,000+.
  • CPM Pay Scale:

    • $0.82 (0–11 mos experience)
    • $0.83 (12–23 mos)
    • $0.84 (24–35 mos)
    • $0.85 (36+ mos)
  • Extra Pay: $245 per unloaded trailer | $70 per backhaul | $25 per stop.
  • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus: Payouts range from $250 to $750 across milestones from your first load through 180 days.
  • Paid Orientation: $150/day during a 2-day ride-along onboarding.

Route Details & Expectations

  • Home Time: Home 3 to 4 times a week (usually every other day for a 10-hour reset). 34-hour resets scheduled near home when possible. Requires 7-day availability (Sunday–Saturday).
  • Freight & Miles: 800–1,000 avg weekly miles across IL, WI, IN, MI, IA, and KY.
  • Physical Work:100% touch freight—requires heavy manual unloading of stacked freight.
  • Equipment & Parking: Modern International and Freightliner trucks. Note: Trucks must be parked at either the Markham Terminal or Joliet DC during time off (no home parking allowed).

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL with verifiable commercial driving experience.
  • Experience Required: Minimum 3 months of verified commercial tractor-trailer driving experience.
  • Physical stamina to handle heavy unloading, high patience, and good customer service skills.
  • Must pass a pre-employment hair and urine drug screening. (Not SAP-friendly).

Benefits & Perks

  • Full Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) available after 60 days.
  • Paid Time Off: Progressive vacation starting at 1 week after 1 year, scaling up to 4 weeks after 10 years.
  • Support: Dedicated on-site support team at the facility.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGary, Indiana
Salary$1,500–$1,700 Per Week

Skills

  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched

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