CDL-A Drivers Owner Operators / Independent Contractor

CDL Training Guide; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home daily lanes

All miles paid

Pre-dispatched freight

Detention pay

Weekend work available

7-day office support

Job summary

CDL Training Guide in Chicago is seeking independent contractors and small fleet owners to capitalize on high earning potential through pre-dispatched freight, all miles paid, and home-daily lanes. This role emphasizes owner-operators with a valid Class A CDL and vested operating authority.

Expect robust support with 7-day office coverage, detention pay, weekends available, and consistent access to loaded and empty miles.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Owner-operator status with own tractor and operating authority.
• TWIC and SeaLink cards must be valid.
• Medical Card must be valid.
• Port/intermodal experience preferred.
• Tractor 2014 or newer and proper insurance coverage are required.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

Own tractor

Active operating authority

TWIC and SeaLink cards

Medical Card

Port/intermodal experience

Reliable tractor 2014 or newer

FMCSA insurance requirements

Job description

Independent Contractors and Small Fleet Owners can expect:

• $156K–$312K+ Annual Earning Potential
• Typically 3–5 moves per day
• Home daily lanes
• All empty and loaded miles paid
• Pre-dispatched freight
• 80% drop-and-hook freight
• Detention pay available
• Weekend work available
• 7-day office support

Requirements:

• Valid Class A CDL
• Own tractor and active operating authority
• Valid TWIC and SeaLink cards
• Valid Medical Card
• Port/intermodal experience
• Reliable tractor 2014 or newer
• Required insurance coverage
• $750k Trucker Liability reflected on FMCSA
• $30,000 Non-Trailer coverage

In addition to the job benefits mentioned above, there are several other general advantages to truck driving jobs in Chicago. Illinois offers truck drivers many opportunities since it borders the Great Lakes, which is a major freshwater waterway serving the Central US. Illinois ranks as the sixth busiest state in exports in the US, even without direct access to a seaport. Cross country routes make Illinois one of the Midwest’s most advantageous states for truck drivers to call home.