CDL A Owner Operator

NFI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chassis pool access

Fuel discounts at major truck stops

On-site tractor parking

Port standby pay

Job summary

NFI invites independent Owner Operators to partner under NFI authority, offering weekly settlements of $3,500 to $4,000 for a 5‑ or 6‑day workweek, with year‑round intermodal freight and regional/local Chicago routes.

You bring your truck, professionalism, and ambition to grow your business while benefiting from NFI’s support and multi‑facility network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer and port experience.
• Must hold a valid Class A commercial driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operate as an Owner Operator under NFI authority.
• Maintain compliance with trucking regulations and safety standards.
• Provide reliable, on-time delivery using intermodal freight options in the Chicago area.

Job description

Own Your Success with NFI

Partnering with NFI as an independent Owner Operator means using the freedom of running your own business to gain strength and stability by working together with one of North America’s top carriers. You bring the power, your truck, your professionalism, your ambition—and run under NFI authority, giving you endless opportunity to grow your business.

Own Your Success with NFI

Partnering with NFI as an independent Owner Operator means using the freedom of running your own business to gain strength and stability by working together with one of North America’s top carriers. You bring the power, your truck, your professionalism, your ambition—and run under NFI authority, giving you endless opportunity to grow your business.

Partner With NFI And Your Business Could Achieve

• Weekly settlements of $3,500 - $4,000 for 5 days or $5,000 - $6,000 for 6 days
• Steady schedule with year-round intermodal freight
• Regional/local routes to and from all of Chicago's ports/rails (drivers should be able to park within the Chicago area)
• Paid standby pay
• Partnership perks like access to NFI’s self-maintained and privately owned chassis/trailer pool, fuel discounts at all major truck stops, and on-site tractor parking

Pay Range: 3500.00-4000.00 per_week, General Benefits: As a partnered driver to NFI you are eligible to receive a steady schedule with year-round intermodal freight, paid port standby pay, and access to NFI’s large and privately owned chassis/trailer pool.

Bring the Power: What It Takes To Partner With NFI

• Must have at least one year of verifiable tractor-trailer and port experience
• Must have a Class A license
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Partner with a team that champions your independence and keeps your business moving.

NFI Operating Center: 91194