CDL-A Regional Truck Driver -Home Weekly

NIS EXPRESS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NIS EXPRESS is seeking professional CDL-A drivers for a high-earning dedicated regional account in the Midwest. This role offers reliable weekly home time and consistent miles, with box-by-box unloading required at delivery sites.

Expect late-model tractors, early morning departures with night driving, and a 34-hour reset weekly. Average weekly earnings are around $1,900 with top drivers earning $2,200+ and annual projections up to $115k+.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of 3 months CDL-A experience within the last 36 months.
• Ability to handle physically demanding manual unloading (floor-to-ceiling).

Responsibilities

• Unload freight manually (box-by-box) using the roller system.
• Operate late-model tractors on dedicated regional routes.
• Maintain safe, compliant driving and on-time deliveries.

Skills

CDL-A

Age 21+

CDL-A experience

Manual unloading

Job description

We are seeking professional CDL-A drivers for a high-earning dedicated regional account. This position offers competitive pay, reliable weekly home time, and consistent miles without nationwide long-haul driving.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Minimum of 3 months CDL-A experience within the last 36 months
• Ability to handle physically demanding floor-to-ceiling manual unloading

Compensation and Incentives

• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
• All-In Pay Rate: Up to $1.85 per mile (combined CPM, unloading, and accessorial pay)
• Base CPM: $0.89 – $0.92 per mile (based on experience)
• Unload Pay: $350 per unload
• Backhaul Pay: $30 per backhaul
• Weekly Earnings: $1,900 average | $2,200+ top earners
• Annual Projection: $98,000 – $115,000+ per year
• Orientation/Training: $150 per day (1-week ride‑along with a trainer)

Route & Operating Conditions

• Operating Area: IN, MI, IL, OH, WI
• Weekly Mileage: ~1,110 average miles per week
• Load Volume: Average 3 loads per week (3 to 5 stops per route)
• Home time: Weekly 34-hour reset
• Freight Handling: 100% driver unload (box-by-box delivery via roller system)
• Schedule: Early morning deliveries requiring night driving; 10‑hour breaks must be completed prior to store unloading

Equipment

• Late‑model Freightliner, Kenworth, and International tractors

Don't wait—high-paying dedicated routes fill fast.

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