CDL-A Dedicated Local Container Driver – Night Shift

Velocity TruckingPros LLC; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching after 60 days

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Velocity TruckingPros LLC in Illinois is seeking a CDL-A Local Intermodal Night Driver to haul containers from Chicago rail hubs on regional loops across IL, WI, MI, IA and IN. This full-time local position offers 100% nightly home time and a stable night-shift schedule.

You will perform heavy night drop-and-hook work, maintain a clean MVR, and possess a valid Class A CDL and DOT Medical Card. Weekly earnings average $1,200–$1,400, with incentives and weekend premiums.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years (or 12 months in the last 5 years).
• Valid Class A CDL and active DOT Medical Card.
• Clean MVR and background history; must pass mandatory pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate local intermodal routes pulling containers from Chicago rail hubs.
• Maintain 100% nightly home time; finish shift and head home each night.
• Perform heavy night drop-and-hook work with occasional live loads/unloads.
• Follow safety and DOT regulations on all runs.

Skills

Professional driving experience

Night shift tolerance

Safety minded

Education

Valid Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

Tools

Clean MVR check

Job description

CDL-A Local Intermodal Night Driver

Local Container Fleet | 100% Nightly Home Time

Core Job Brief

• The Role: Dedicated local intermodal night driver pulling containers out of Chicago rail hubs across regional loops in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Indiana.
• Home Time Routine: 100% Home Daily, finish your shift and head home every single night.
• Freight Handling: Heavy night drop-and-hook operations with occasional live loads/unloads. Expect standard metro Chicago traffic conditions on local loops.

Pay Structure & Financial Projections

• Base Mileage Rate: $0.62 per loaded mile (~1,800 miles per week)
• Load Incentive: Additional $20.00 flat rate per pulled load
• Night Differential: +$0.06 CPM premium (Monday–Friday, 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM)
• Weekend Differential: +$0.12 CPM premium (Friday 7:00 PM through Monday 4:00 AM)
• Weekly Gross Average: $1,200.00 to $1,400.00 per week
• Calculated Annual Target: $62,400 to $72,800 per year ($1,200–$1,400/wk × 52 weeks)

Schedule Expectations

• Shift Assignment: Dedicated Night Shift dispatch.
• Weekly Cadence: Weekend work is standard to keep rail container freight moving.
• Holidays: Dispatch required only if a holiday falls on your normal work schedule.

Driver Profile & Qualifications

• Experience Requirement: First Seat experienced drivers only. Must have 6+ months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years (or 12 months in the last 5 years). Trainees and team drivers are not accepted on this lane.
• Credentials: Valid Class A CDL and active DOT Medical Card (no endorsements required).
• Screening: Clean MVR and background history; must pass mandatory pre-employment drug screening (Non-SAP compliant).

Corporate Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• 401(k) retirement account with company matching active after 60 days
• Accrued paid time off (PTO)
• 24/7 dedicated local intermodal dispatch support