CDL-A Truck Driver – Dry Van | Home Most Nights | Avg $1,800–$2,000/Week

Thedrivingdesk; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Orientation

Veterans Bonus

Home most nights

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a dedicated retail dry van fleet spanning Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. This semi-local role offers consistent weekly earnings, late-model equipment, and the opportunity to be home most nights.

Earn $1,800-$2,000 per week with $0.75 CPM, $20 stop pay, $35 pallet jack unload pay, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus plus $500 paid orientation. Weekend work and peak-season schedules apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Minimum 6 months verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience.
• Safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dry van freight to store locations.
• Average 3–4 stops per load.
• Use a pallet jack to unload freight.
• Occasional hand unloading.
• Operate liftgate-equipped trailers.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork.

Skills

Class A CDL

Safe driving record

6+ months experience

Job description

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Drivers for a dedicated retail dry van fleet serving Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. This semi-local position offers consistent miles, strong weekly earnings, late-model equipment, and the opportunity to be home most nights.

If you're looking for steady freight, excellent pay, and a modern fleet, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay & Compensation

• Earn $1,800-$2,000 per week
• $0.75 CPM (includes performance incentive)
• $20 stop pay (excluding first and last stop)
• $35 pallet jack unload pay per load
• Weekly mileage averages 1,900-2,000 miles
• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
• $500 Paid Orientation
• Veterans bonus available (with qualifying documentation)

Home Time & Schedule

• Home most nights
• Occasional overnight 10-hour resets may be required
• Peak season may require a 6-day work week
• Weekend work required during busy retail seasons (August, November, December, and January)

Job Duties

• Deliver dry van retail freight to store locations
• Average 3-4 stops per load
• Use a pallet jack to unload freight
• Occasional hand unloading required
• Operate liftgate-equipped trailers
• Maintain safe driving practices and accurate delivery paperwork

Equipment

• 2023-2027 Freightliner tractors
• Automatic transmissions
• Permanent truck assignment
• Inverter and APU or Opti-Idle
• Most trucks include refrigerators
• 24/7 dispatch support
• Comdata fuel card
• Electronic logging devices (ELD)

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience
• Safe driving record