CDL-A Driver - Dedicated

GAATCO; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site support staff

Paid vacation

Job summary

GAATCO is offering a dedicated driving opportunity with weekly home time and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The role features an average weekly pay of $1,500–$1,700 and an annual pay range of $75,000–$100,000, plus extra pay for unloading, backhauls, and stops.

Run area covers Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, and Kentucky with 800–1,000 miles weekly. Training is provided; equipment includes International and Freightliner tractors.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required

Responsibilities

• Deliver to stores; unload box by box using rollers.
• Earn weekly home time with a 34-hour reset.
• Receive additional pay for unloading, backhauls, and stops.

Job description

A dedicated opportunity with weekly home time, competitive pay, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus!

• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 total, paid in installments over 180 days.
• Average Weekly Pay: $1,500–$1,700.
• Annual Pay: $75,000–$100,000.
• Top Performers: $2,000+ weekly all-in pay.
• Mileage: 800–1,000 average miles per week.
• Home Time: Weekly with a 34-hour reset. Weekends are not guaranteed.
• Freight: 100% touch freight. Drivers unload box by box using rollers.
• Running Area: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, and Kentucky.
• Additional Pay: $245 per unloaded trailer, $70 per backhaul, and $25 per stop.
• CPM: $0.82–$0.85 per mile, based on experience.
• Training: Two-day paid ride-along at $150 per day.
• Equipment: International and Freightliner tractors.
• Schedule: Flexible availability required Sunday through Saturday.
• Benefits: On-site support staff and paid vacation, increasing with years of service.

This dedicated account is designed for drivers who enjoy staying active, working independently, and delivering directly to stores. With additional pay for unloading and stops, your earnings include more than just mileage. Safety training is provided to help drivers handle the physical demands of the job.

Ready to get started? If you have a CDL-A and are comfortable with touch freight, this opportunity offers a chance to earn competitive pay while getting home weekly.