Cdl A Local Dry Van Drivers In Channahon, Il

Jobtome; Channahon Township (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Travel expense reimbursement for paid

Job summary

Cheeseman Transport is hiring CDL A Local Dry Van Drivers in Channahon, IL. Drivers will haul forklifts, tow motors and their parts in 53ft dry van trailers. Home daily with a Monday–Friday schedule, starting around 8:00am, within a 250 mile radius of Channahon, IL.

Newer model trucks with ELD Samsara, 68 mph governed, and no loading/unloading required. Competitive weekly pay with sign-on and referral bonuses, plus health, dental, vision, 401K match after 60 days, and paid holidays and PTO after

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have CDL A license with hazmat & tanker endorsements or willing to obtain within 60 days.
• Minimum 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT physical requirements.
• No felony in past 7 years and no alcohol-related offenses in past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Haul forklifts, tow motors and parts within a 250 mile radius of Channahon, IL.
• Local CDL A driving with home daily schedule, Monday–Friday, start around 8:00am.
• Secure freight; no loading/unloading required; use ELD (Samsara) and drive 68 mph governed.
• Paid weekly with bonuses and driver-focused benefits; participate in safety programs.

Skills

CDL A license

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

DOT regulations knowledge

Pre-employment drug screen

Job description

Cheeseman Transport is hiring CDL A Local Dry Van Drivers in Channahon, IL. Drivers will be hauling forklifts, tow motors and their parts in 53ft dry van trailers. Cheeseman Transport is a leading provider of transportation and supply chain solutions that was founded in 1946 growing from a single truck to a fleet of over 325 tractors and 1000 trailers with multiple service centers. Our dedication to safety and service has been the driving force behind the company's growth and continued success. Come be a part of the Cheeseman journey!

Compensation

• Average weekly pay: $1,500
• Pay based on miles and stops with a guaranteed minimum hourly rate of $38.00
• Paid practical miles, paid for all miles loaded or empty
• Stop pay: $15 - $33 per stop
• 5 - 10 stops per day
• Securing pay: $1 per 1000 pounds secured
• Bonuses:
  • Sign on bonus: $1,500
  • Referral bonus: $5,000
  • Quarterly safety bonus
  • Service awards
• Paid via direct deposit weekly

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting the 1st of the month following 60 days:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
• Additional insurance: Long term disability, voluntary life, AD&D, accident, critical illness
• 401K with company match after 60 days employed
• 7 Paid company holidays
• 5 Days PTO after 90 days employed
• 3 days paid orientation with travel expense reimbursement
• Paid quarterly safety training
• Perks: PrePass, EFS card, uniforms
• Passenger program available after 90 days of employment
• Must be an immediate family member at least 13 years of age

Home Time, Route & Schedule

• Home Time: Home daily
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Shift: Starting around 8:00am
• Route: Delivering anywhere within a 250 mile radius of Channahon, IL
• Level of Touch: No loading or unloading, must secure freight

Equipment

• Newer model trucks
• Automatic transmission
• Governed speed: 68 mph
• ELD equipped using Samsara
• Outward facing camera

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have CDL A license
• Must have a minimum of 6 months verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
• Must have hazmat & tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain within 60 days of employment
• No felony in the past 7 years
• No alcohol related offense in the past 5 years
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations
• Must be able to pass a required pre-employment drug screen

Hiring Radius

Drivers must live within 40 miles of Channahon, IL

Cheeseman Transport is a family-oriented transportation company known for safely moving freight with unusual characteristics. We provide LTL, Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, and Warehousing services for businesses throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Our culture is built on four core values: Family First, Safety, Flexibility, and Sustainability. We invest in our people through reliable equipment, strong benefits, and a work environment where employees are respected and supported. Many of our team members build long-term careers here because we focus on safety, consistency, and doing the right thing for our drivers, mechanics, handlers, and office staff. Our goal is simple: create business relationships that are safe, enjoyable, and rewarding for everyone we work with