CDL-A Semi-Local Truck Driver – Competitive Pay + Bonus

Salt City Trucking; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic sleeper trucks

Assigned equipment—no slip seating

Uniforms provided

Temporary truck parking Wood Dale, IL

Job summary

Salt City Trucking seeks 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.

Average pay is about $92,000 per year, with a $5,000 hiring bonus and a limited-time incentive for early dispatches.

Shifts are Thursday–Monday, start around 8:00–10:00 PM, with 1–2 home nights weekly and no-touch freight in many runs.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience.
• Valid DOT Medical Card is required.
• Ability to perform live-load and live-unload operations.

Responsibilities

• Haul general freight across the Midwest.
• Maintain no-touch freight where applicable and operate assigned trucks safely.
• Participate in live-load/live-unload operations and assist nearby accounts as needed.

Skills

Valid CDL-A

CDL experience

DOT Medical Card

Live-load/unload ability

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 locations in Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio.
• All freight is no-touch.
• Loads are live-loaded and live-unloaded, typically taking approximately 1 hour.
• Assist nearby dedicated accounts when freight volume is low.
• Operate assigned trucks 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
• Valid 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