CDL-A Regional Truck Driver – Dry Van & Reefer | $2,100 Avg Weekly

Thedrivingdesk; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assigned truck

Pet policy available

24/7 dispatch support

Modern, well-maintained equipment

Stable regional lanes

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a regional dry van and refrigerated fleet serving Illinois and Wisconsin. This position offers a fixed weekly pay of $2,100 with frequent home time and a weekend 34-hour reset.

Drivers will operate 100% no-touch freight on regional routes, with approximately 3,200 miles per week and modern equipment. 1099 contractor position with layover and detention pay available.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No DUI/DWI or major moving violations
• No SAP participation

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A CDL tractor-trailer
• Haul dry van and refrigerated freight
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintain DOT compliance and electronic logs
• Deliver freight safely and on schedule

Skills

CDL experience

Class A CDL

Job description

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a regional dry van and refrigerated fleet operating throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. This position offers a fixed weekly pay of $2,100, frequent home time during the week, and a weekend 34-hour reset.

If you're looking for consistent miles, modern equipment, and predictable earnings, this is an excellent opportunity.

Pay & Compensation

• Guaranteed $2,100 per week
• Paid every Friday via direct deposit
• 1099 Position
• Layover Pay: $150
• Detention Pay: $25/hour after 2 hours
• Approximately 3,200 miles per week

Home Time

• Home every other or every third night to reset
• Home every weekend for a 34-hour reset
• Regional routes throughout Illinois and Wisconsin

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A CDL tractor-trailer
• Haul dry van and refrigerated freight
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Maintain DOT compliance and electronic logs
• Deliver freight safely and on schedule

Freight Details

• 100% No-Touch Freight
• Dry Van & Reefer
• Approximately 70% Drop-and-Hook (Dry Van)
• Reefer freight includes live load and live unload
• No New York City deliveries

Equipment

• Assigned late-model 2024–2027 Volvo and Freightliner tractors
• Automatic transmissions
• APU
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Inverter
• Tablet
• Trucks governed at 72 MPH

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No DUI/DWI
• No SAP participation
• No reckless driving or major moving violations
• Must meet DOT and company hiring requirements

Benefits & Driver Perks

• Home throughout the week plus weekends
• Assigned truck
• Take your truck home (regional drivers)
• Pet policy available
• 24/7 dispatch support
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Consistent year-round freight

Why Drivers Apply

• Guaranteed $2,100 weekly pay
• Home every weekend with additional home time during the week
• 100% no-touch freight
• Approximately 3,200 miles per week
• Assigned late-model equipment
• Dry van and reefer freight
• No NYC routes
• Stable regional lanes throughout Illinois and Wisconsin