CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver

American Trucking Group USA, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BlueCross BlueShield medical, dental,

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Detention pay $12.50/hr after 2nd hour

Layover pay $100/day

Pet and passenger programs

Orientation pay $100/day for 3 days

Job summary

American Trucking Group is hiring CDL-A regional drivers for a position based in the Chicago, IL area. Drivers run no-touch freight with weekly home time, operating mostly east of I-35, with some lower-48 freight possible.

Late-model automatics and a 100% no-touch freight mix enhance the role, with good detention and layover pay described. Expect weekly pay between $1,700 and $1,900, with comprehensive benefits after onboarding and strong dispatch support.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Current DOT medical card.
• Meet company tractor-trailer experience requirements.
• Meet applicable driving and safety qualifications.
• Able to operate regional routes primarily east of I-35.

Responsibilities

• Run no-touch freight with weekly home time and newer equipment.
• Operate primarily east of I-35 with potential lower-48 runs.
• Unload responsibility is on the recipient; drivers not required to unload.
• Home weekly and 24/7 dispatch support.

Skills

CDL-A required

Tools

Freightliner

Kenworth

Volvo

Job description

Pay: $1,700 to $1,900 per week | Home Time: Home weekly

Freight: 100% no-touch, 50-60% drop-and-hook | Equipment: Late-model automatic trucks

Running Area: Primarily east of I-35 | Location: Chicago, IL 60601

Minimum experience: 3 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience

• Home every week
• 100% no-touch freight
• 50-60% drop-and-hook loads
• Late-model automatic equipment
• Trucks averaging approximately 18 months or newer
• 24/7 dispatch support
• Pet and passenger programs available
• Chicago area orientation available

Run no-touch freight with weekly home time and newer equipment in this CDL-A regional truck driving position. Drivers primarily operate east of I-35, with broader lower-48 freight possible based on customer demand.

Pay & Home Time

• Pay of $1,700 to $1,900 per week
• Home weekly
• Full-time freight
• Weekly reset timing varies based on freight requirements

Freight & Running Area

All freight is 100% no-touch. Approximately 50-60% of loads are drop-and-hook, with the remaining freight handled through live unloads.

Drivers primarily operate east of I-35, although freight may occasionally require travel throughout the lower 48 states. Drivers are not responsible for unloading freight.

Truck & Equipment

Drivers operate late-model automatic equipment from a fleet averaging approximately 18 months or newer. Available equipment includes Freightliner, Kenworth and Volvo tractors based on availability.

Trucks include 1,200-1,500 watt inverters. Drivers may take the truck home when safe parking is available or park at an approved company terminal.

Benefits & Additional Pay

• BlueCross BlueShield medical, dental and vision coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) through Fidelity with 4% company match after 6 months
• Paid vacation
• $12.50 per hour detention pay after the second hour
• $100 per day layover pay, excluding Sundays
• Pet and passenger programs available

Orientation

Chicago area orientation is available in Markham, Illinois, with Monday and Wednesday starts. Orientation pays $100 per day for three days. Transportation, a single-person hotel room and meals are provided.

CDL-A Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Current DOT medical card
• Meet company tractor-trailer experience requirements
• Meet applicable driving and safety qualifications
• Able to operate regional routes primarily east of I-35

This position is a strong fit for experienced CDL-A drivers looking for weekly home time, no-touch freight, strong weekly pay and newer automatic equipment.

American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified drivers.