CDL-A Regional Truck Driver – Home Weekly

americantruckinggroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home weekly

No-touch freight

Detention pay $12.50/hr

Job summary

American Trucking Group in Chicago, IL is hiring CDL-A drivers for a regional position offering weekly home time and 100% no-touch freight. You'll operate primarily east of I-35 with newer automatic equipment and strong weekly pay.

The role includes 24/7 dispatch support, layover and detention pay, and pet/passenger programs. Orientation is available in the Chicago area, with competitive benefits after enrollment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card.
• Experience with regional routes east of I-35.
• Proven ability to operate no-touch freight.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL-A regional routes with weekly home time.
• Maintain safety and on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate with dispatch for efficient routing.

Skills

No-touch freight familiarity

Drop-and-hook experience

Regional routes East of I-35

Truck driving experience

Education

CDL-A

Current DOT medical card

Tools

Automatic transmission trucks

Job description

Pay: $1,700 to $1,900 per week | Home Time: Home weekly
Freight: 100% no-touch, 50–60% drop-and-hook | Equipment: Late-model automatic trucks
Running Area: Primarily east of I-35 | Location: Chicago, IL 60601

• Home every week
• 100% no-touch freight
• 50–60% drop-and-hook loads
• Late-model automatic equipment
• Trucks averaging approximately 18 months or newer
• 24/7 dispatch support
• Pet and passenger programs available
• Chicago-area orientation available

Run no-touch freight with weekly home time and newer equipment in this CDL-A regional truck driving position. Drivers primarily operate east of I-35, with broader lower-48 freight possible based on customer demand.

Pay & Home Time

• Pay of $1,700 to $1,900 per week
• Home weekly
• Full-time freight
• Weekly reset timing varies based on freight requirements

Freight & Running Area

All freight is 100% no-touch. Approximately 50–60% of loads are drop-and-hook, with the remaining freight handled through live unloads.

Drivers primarily operate east of I-35, although freight may occasionally require travel throughout the lower 48 states. Drivers are not responsible for unloading freight.

Truck & Equipment

Drivers operate late-model automatic equipment from a fleet averaging approximately 18 months or newer. Available equipment includes Freightliner, Kenworth and Volvo tractors based on availability.

Trucks include 1,200–1,500 watt inverters. Drivers may take the truck home when safe parking is available or park at an approved company terminal.

Benefits & Additional Pay

• BlueCross BlueShield medical, dental and vision coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) through Fidelity with 4% company match after 6 months
• Paid vacation
• $12.50 per hour detention pay after the second hour
• $100 per day layover pay, excluding Sundays
• Pet and passenger programs available

Orientation

Chicago-area orientation is available in Markham, Illinois, with Monday and Wednesday starts. Orientation pays $100 per day for three days. Transportation, a single-person hotel room and meals are provided.

CDL-A Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Current DOT medical card
• Meet company tractor-trailer experience requirements
• Meet applicable driving and safety qualifications
• Able to operate regional routes primarily east of I-35

This position is a strong fit for experienced CDL-A drivers looking for weekly home time, no-touch freight, strong weekly pay and newer automatic equipment.

American Trucking Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified drivers.