CDL-A Truck Driver

Class A Drivers; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company offering CDL-A Truck Driver positions with competitive pay and flexibility. Enjoy a supportive work environment, consistent miles, and benefits including medical insurance and a retention bonus. Be part of a recognized elite fleet where you can thrive.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holiday pay

Free rider authorization

Pet rider options

Qualifications

• Age 21+ with a valid Class A CDL.
• 6-9 months of tractor trailer experience.
• No more than 3 jobs in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Driving CDL-A trucks on high-paying runs.
• Handling steady dry van freight across the Midwest and Southeast.

Skills

Team Support

Safety Record

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

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CDL-A Truck Drivers: Join an Elite Fleet, award-winning carrier for high-paying runs with flexible schedules!

American Central Transport is now hiring CDL-A drivers for high-paying runs in the Midwest and Southeast, pulling steady dry van freight. Experience an excellent work environment where you'll thrive, supported by a team rooted in Midwest values and our signature support.

Join a company that’s been recognized as one of America’s Best Fleets to Drive For eight years in a row and earned TCA’s Elite Fleets recognition in 2025—proving we’re among the best in the industry. With top pay, flexible home time, and a truly supportive team, ACT is where your career thrives.

CDL-A Truck Drivers Enjoy

• Earn $54,000 - $132,500/year
• Avg. $78,000/year
• Run Midwest & Southeast! (No Northeast)
• Home time you can choose – up to 7 days/month
• Consistent miles
• $2,500 retention bonus
• Positive, supportive company culture: 24/7 availability to ACT office and support staff, monthly driver luncheon, and optional monthly call with president and CEO
• Strong safety record
• No touch freight
• T-680 Kenworths & Freightliner Cascadias – both with refrigerators, microwaves, upgraded memory-foam mattresses
• Outstanding equipment with Carrier inverters & APUs in all trucks
• Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance
• Flex spending for medical & childcare expenses OR HSA
• $1,500 referral bonus
• Paid vacation time & holiday pay
• 401(k) eligible after 90 days, 100% vested immediately with a 4% company match
• Free rider authorization
• Pet rider options
• 22% of our drivers are U.S. veterans
  
  

Qualifications

• Age 21+ with a valid Class A CDL
• 6-9 months tractor trailer experience
• No more than 3 jobs in last year and no more than 7 jobs in last 3 years

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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