CDL-A Midwest Regional Truck Driver

American Driver; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid PTO after 30 days

Sign-on bonus

Weekly home time

Job summary

American Driver is seeking a CDL-A Midwest Regional Truck Driver to join a dependable fleet with guaranteed weekly home time. Earn $1,200–$1,400 per week while running consistent regional Midwest lanes and handling 2,100–2,300 miles weekly with 50–60% drop & hook and 40–50% live unloads.

This full-time role offers 2021+ Freightliner/Kenworth trucks, 24/7 dispatch support, and strong bonuses. You’ll receive a $4,000 sign-on incentive, plus health, vision, and retirement benefits with paid time

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A with clean MVR.
• Minimum of 4 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• Strong time management and trip planning skills.

Skills

CDL-A

Verifiable tractor-trailer experience

Time management

Trip planning

Job description

About the job CDL-A Midwest Regional Truck Driver

Pay: $1,200 - $1,400 a week

Job Type: Full-time

Are you looking for a dependable driving career with guaranteed weekend time at home? Our Midwest transportation division has immediate openings for professional Class A drivers. We provide consistent year-round freight, excellent compensation, and a modern fleet designed to keep you moving safely and comfortably.

Run Details & Expectations

• Territory: Consistent regional lanes throughout the Midwest with scheduled weekly home resets.
• Mileage: Expect to average 2,100 to 2,300 miles each week (fully dependent on your HOS availability).
• Drop & Hook Ratio: 100% no-touch freight. The operation features 50-60% drop & hook and 40-50% live unloads.
• Dispatch Distance: Average length of haul is 300 miles per run.
• Equipment Standards: Drive well-maintained 2021 or newer Freightliner Cascadias and Kenworths.
• Driver Logistical Support: Full 24/7 dispatch and operations assistance.

Salary, Incentives & Benefits

• Weekly Gross: Earn between $1,200 and $1,400 per week.
• Mileage Pay: $0.57 to $0.64 CPM based on your verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• Sign-On Bonus: $4,000 total
• Detention & Downtime: $12.50/hr detention pay after 2 hours of waiting. Layover and breakdown events pay $100/day.
• Production Bonus: Earn up to an additional +3 CPM for strong safety and mileage performance.
• Health & Retirement: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance plus 401(k) matching and paid PTO after 30 days.
• Home Time: Guaranteed weekly home time for a full 34-hour reset.
• Lane Reliability: Dedicated Midwest lanes with stable freight volume in all seasons.

Hiring Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A).
• Minimum of 4 months of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• Clean safety and driving record (MVR).
• Strong time management and trip planning skills.

Why Choose This Fleet?

• Predictable regional schedules combined with reliable weekly home resets.
• Late-model tractors equipped with modern amenities and 24/7 support.
• Clear, structured bonuses and fast payouts on your sign-on incentive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).