CDL-A Semi-Local Truck Driver | Home Weekends | $1,653–$2,115/Week

Thedrivingdesk; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a semi-local dedicated driving position near Joliet and Elwood, Illinois. Drivers transport general merchandise from a distribution facility to retail locations across the Midwest, with daytime driving, assigned automatic trucks, and a stable freight operation.

This role offers frequent home time, weekends off, no-touch freight, and earning potential including mileage pay and various bonuses.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license required.
• Experience with semi-local routes preferred.
• Comfort with daytime driving and automatic trucks.

Responsibilities

• Transport general merchandise from a distribution center to retail locations.
• Make multi-stop deliveries throughout the Midwest.
• Operate routes serving IL, IN, WI, MO, IA, MN and MI.
• Perform drop-and-hook trailer exchanges.

Skills

CDL-A

Job description

We're hiring Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a semi-local dedicated driving position based near Joliet and Elwood, Illinois.

This opportunity offers average weekly earnings of $1,653–$2,115, frequent home time, weekends off, and no-touch freight.

Drivers transport general merchandise from a distribution facility to retail locations throughout the Midwest, including Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan.

This position is ideal for experienced CDL-A drivers looking for daytime driving, assigned automatic trucks, and a consistent freight operation.

20 driver openings are currently available.

Pay & Compensation

• Average Weekly Earnings: $1,653–$2,115
• Annualized Earnings: Approximately $86,000
• Mileage Pay: $0.61–$0.64 per mile
• Stop Pay: $6 per stop
• Additional Stop Pay: $10–$20 per qualifying stop
• Drop-and-Hook Pay: $12 per qualifying event
• Weekly Attendance Bonus: $100, subject to eligibility
• Breakdown Pay: $20 per hour
• New-Hire Training Pay: $200 per day
• Safety Training Pay: $20 per hour
• Holiday Pay: $200 per eligible holiday
• Additional compensation for qualifying support assignments

Actual earnings vary based on mileage, assigned freight, stops, activity-based compensation, and eligibility for bonuses. Annualized earnings are estimates rather than guaranteed pay.

Schedule & Home Time

• Frequent Home Time
• Weekends Off
• Primarily daytime driving
• Semi-local routes throughout the Midwest
• Additional earning opportunities may be available by working a sixth day
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off
• New Year's Day work required
• Work schedules may vary depending on freight and operational needs

Job Responsibilities

• Transport general merchandise from a distribution center to retail locations.
• Make multi-stop deliveries throughout the Midwest.
• Operate routes serving Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan.
• Complete deliveries in areas including Chicagoland, Minneapolis, Green Bay, Des Moines, and St. Louis.
• Perform drop-and-hook trailer exchanges.