CDL A Regional Truck Driver – Dry Van - Solo Intermodal (Home Weekly | $80K–$103K/Year)

Thedrivingdesk; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is hiring Class A CDL Drivers for a regional intermodal position throughout the Midwest. Drivers will transport freight primarily to and from Chicago rail yards, covering WI, IL, IA, and MN with consistent routes and steady miles.

This role offers an average annual pay between $80,000 and $103,000, with additional bonuses for safety and service. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Minimum of 3 months experience driving CDL-A.
• No endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Haul intermodal container freight without touching.
• Run regional routes primarily across WI, IL, IA, MN.
• Maintain safe and efficient driving practices.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL

3 months CDL-A experience

Ability to maintain ~1,900 miles/week

Background check and drug screening

Job description

We are hiring Class A CDL Drivers for a regional intermodal position operating throughout the Midwest. This role offers consistent freight, strong weekly pay, and reliable home time.

Drivers will run freight primarily to and from Chicago rail yards, covering surrounding states with predictable lanes and steady miles.

What You'll Do

• Haul intermodal container freight (100% no-touch)
• Run regional routes across WI, IL, IA, and MN
• Average ~1,900–2,400+ miles per week
• Operate between rail yards and customer locations
• Maintain safe and efficient driving practices

Pay & Compensation

• Average Annual Pay: $80,000 – $103,000
• Average Weekly Pay (first 2–3 months):$1,450
• Mileage Pay: $0.59 – $0.64 CPM

Additional Pay:

• $35 – Drop & Hook
• $65 – Live Load/Unload
• Safety & service bonus up to $1,000/year
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

Home Time & Schedule

• Home weekly
• Monday – Friday schedule
• Start times between 4:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Option to take 10-hour breaks at home when nearby

Equipment & Operation

• Automatic Freightliner tractors
• 53' intermodal container chassis
• Rail yard container operations

Training

• Training program: ~2 weeks with a driver trainer
• Hands-on experience operating live freight
• In-truck training with support from experienced drivers

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months CDL-A experience
• No endorsements required
• Ability to maintain ~1,900 miles/week production
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Hiring Locations

Must live within hiring radius of one of the following:

• Green Bay, WI (50 miles)
• Milwaukee, WI (50 miles)
• Madison, WI (50 miles)
• Sheboygan, WI (25 miles)
• Wausau, WI (25 miles)
• Chicago, IL (25 miles)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Mental health benefits

Work Location

Midwest regional routes (dispatch from Chicago rail yards)

Apply today for a regional driving position with weekly home time, strong pay, and consistent intermodal freight.