CDL-A Tow Truck Driver (Heavy Duty)

GetHired, Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. is seeking a CDL-A Heavy Duty Tow Truck Driver to handle commercial vehicle towing, recovery, and roadside service. This is a performance-based role where earnings grow with the workload.

Expect an on-call schedule with nights and weekends, high call volume, and fast response requirements. You will perform heavy-duty towing and recovery, document jobs with photos, and communicate clearly with dispatch and customers.

Qualifications

• CDL-A license required and clean driving record.
• Must pass DOT drug screening.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Reliable, responsive and able to stay busy.
• Operate and document recovery work.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy-duty towing, recovery, and roadside service
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, accidents, and emergency calls
• Operate wreckers and recovery equipment safely
• Communicate clearly with dispatch and customers
• Complete jobs fully with proper documentation and photos

Skills

CDL-A License

Night/Weekend Availability

On-Call Readiness

Reliable & Responsive

Strong Communication

Tools

Wreckers & Recovery Equipment

Winching

Emergency Response

Job description

If you’re the type that wants to stay busy, take every call, and make $100K+, keep reading. If not, this isn’t for you.

We are hiring a CDL-A Heavy Duty Tow Truck Driver for commercial vehicle towing, recovery, and roadside service.

This is a performance-based position. The more work you complete, the more you earn. This is not an hourly “sit and wait” job.

We are looking for drivers who want to stay busy, take calls, and make money.

If you prefer a slow pace or guaranteed hourly income regardless of output, this is not the right fit.

What This Job Looks Like

• On-call schedule with nights and weekends
• High call volume with consistent work available
• Fast response expectations
• Real recovery work, not just basic tows
• Independent work with dispatch support

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy-duty towing, recovery, and roadside service
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, accidents, and emergency calls
• Operate wreckers and recovery equipment safely
• Communicate clearly with dispatch and customers
• Complete jobs fully with proper documentation and photos

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Valid CDL-A license
• Clean driving record
• Ability to pass DOT drug screening
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and on-call
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Must be reliable and responsive when called

Preferred (Will Increase Your Earnings)

• Heavy-duty towing or recovery experience
• Mechanical or diesel background
• Experience with winching, load shifts, or accident recovery

Pay & Opportunity

• $80K–$150K+ earning potential (commission-based)
• The more jobs you run, the more you make
• No cap on earnings
• Consistent demand and call volume

Application Questions

• Do you have a valid CDL-A license?
• Are you willing to work nights and weekends on-call?
• Are you comfortable with commission-based pay?
• When can you start?