CDL-A Semi-Local Freight Driver – Good Pay + BONUS

Salt City Trucking; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Incentives

Job summary

Salt City Trucking is seeking a CDL-A semi-local freight driver to haul general freight across the Midwest with home time during the week and a 34-hour reset. You’ll drive assigned automatic sleepers, enjoy no-touch freight, and consistent miles with live-load/unload operations.

The position pays an average of $92,000 per year, with a $5,000 hiring bonus and additional bonuses for early dispatch/30 days. Thursday–Monday shift.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• DOT Medical Card required.
• No SAP Drivers allowed.
• Ability to perform live-load and live-unload operations.
• Willingness to assist nearby accounts as needed.
• Operate trucks safely and legally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Haul general freight from IL to IL/MN/MI/OH.
• All freight is no-touch.
• Loads are live-loaded and live-unloaded.
• Drivers may assist nearby dedicated accounts when freight volume is low.
• Trucks are assigned with no slip seating.
• Uniforms provided through account’s uniform program.

Skills

CDL-A

Safety-conscious

Live-load/unload

Job description

CDL-A Semi-Local Freight Driver – Good Pay + $5K Bonus | Home Weekly

Earn an average of $92,000 per year hauling general freight throughout the Midwest. This dedicated semi-local position offers assigned automatic sleepers, consistent miles, and home time during the week plus a 34-hour reset.

Pay Details

• Average Annual Pay: $92,000
• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,800
• Hiring Bonus: $5,000
• Limited-Time Incentive: Drivers hired on or before September 18 receive:
  • $1,000 after their first dispatch
  • $1,500 after 30 days of employment

Job Details

• Haul general freight from Bensenville, IL to customer sites in Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio.
• All freight is no-touch.
• Loads are live-loaded and live-unloaded, typically taking approximately 1 hour.
• Drivers may assist nearby dedicated accounts when freight volume is low.
• Trucks are assigned, with no slip seating.
• Uniforms are provided through the account’s uniform program.

Shift Details

• Thursday–Monday
• Start time: approximately 8:00–10:00 PM
• Home 1–2 nights per week, plus a 34-hour reset
• Holiday work is expected unless the holiday falls on a scheduled day off

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
• DOT Medical Card
• No SAP Drivers
• Ability to complete live-load and live-unload operations
• Willingness to assist nearby accounts as needed
• Ability to operate safely and legally at all times

Equipment & Benefits

• Automatic sleeper trucks
• Assigned equipment—no slip seating
• Trucks must remain at the account during time off
• Temporary truck parking location: Wood Dale, IL
• Account-provided uniforms