CDL-A 1099 Lease Operator (IL)

Sage Freight; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Daily

Revenue Share 80%

Safety Bonus Programs

Driver Referral Bonus

Modern Equipment with ELD GPS Dash Cam

Standard Deductions

Job summary

Sage Freight in Downers Grove, IL is seeking 1099 Lease Operators to operate leased equipment on local, regional, dedicated, or long-haul routes as needed. You must hold a valid Class A CDL, DOT medical cert, pass FMCSA checks, and maintain a clean driving record; benefits include home daily, 80% revenue share on serviced freight, and monthly/quarterly safety bonuses.

The role requires pre-trip/post-trip inspections, load securement, and strict Hours-of-Service compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and current endorsements.
• DOT medical certification up to date.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse check completed.
• Background check required before employment.
• Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.
• Clean driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and transport freight per dispatch.
• Maintain compliance with FMCSA regulations and HOS rules.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; ensure loads secured.
• Report DOT inspections or incidents promptly to supervision.
• Maintain a valid CDL-A and current DOT certification.

Skills

CDL-A

DOT Medical Certification

FMCSA Clearinghouse

Background check

Drug Screen

Clean Driving Record

Job description

• Location 5200 Katrine Avenue,Downers Grove, IL, 60515,United States

Job Description

We're hiring 1099 Lease Operators to join our team. As a 1099 Lease Operator, you'll utilize leased equipment on local, regional, dedicated, or over-the-road routes based on customer and operational needs.

What We Offer

• Home Daily


• Revenue Share 80% for Serviced Freight Runs


• Safety Bonus Programs — monthly and quarterly opportunities


• $1500 Driver Referral Bonus


• Modern, Well-maintained Equipment with ELD, GPS, and Dash Cam


• Standard Deductions

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial motor vehicle and transport freight per dispatch instructions


• Maintain compliance with FMCSA regulations, Hours-of-Service requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local transportation laws


• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections; ensure proper load securement and report any cargo or equipment issues immediately


• Report all DOT inspections, citations, or roadside enforcement actions promptly


• Maintain a valid CDL-A, required endorsements, and current DOT medical certification

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL


• Current DOT Medical Certification


• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query


• Background check


• Pre-employment Drug Screen


• Clean Driving Record

Employment Type

Full-time, 1099 Lease Operator