CDL Class A Local Driver, PM Shift – Home Daily, No Weekends

JA Group; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HRA account

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Long-term disability

Aflac

Job summary

JA Frate, a well-established transportation and logistics company serving the Chicagoland area, is seeking a dependable CDL Class A Driver for a steady, local 2nd shift schedule. You’ll be home every night with no weekends and participate in paid training at the Crystal Lake terminal. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and life insurance.

Join a team that values safety, service, and stability. Start times are 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m., with typical shifts of 9–10 hours.

Qualifications

• Requires CDL Class A and at least two years of local driving experience.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are preferred and should be obtained within three months of hire.
• Must be at least 23 years old and pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer or CMV in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Complete local pickups and deliveries with professional service.
• Load, unload, and secure freight as needed.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain records.
• Communicate clearly with dispatch, customers, and team.

Skills

CDL Class A

2+ years CDL A

Hazmat endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Safety-minded

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Steady work. A predictable schedule. A company that respects your time and experience. JA Frate is a well-established transportation and logistics company serving the Chicagoland area through LTL, FTL, warehousing, distribution, and freight brokerage services. We are hiring a dependable CDL Class A Driver who values safety, professional service, and being part of a team that keeps freight moving.

The Job at a Glance

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 2nd shift | Home every night | No weekends

Start time: 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.

Typical shift: 9–10 hours

Training: Your first week will be at our Crystal Lake home base terminal, with paid mileage provided.

Why drivers choose JA Frate: dependable work, local routes, consistent home time, strong benefits, and a team that knows your contribution matters.

Why Drive with JA Frate?

Here, you are known, respected, and supported. Whether your priority is stability, work-life balance, a positive team, or long-term growth, JA Frate offers a place to build a rewarding career.

Established and growing: Serving customers since 1971 with the same dependable service and strong work ethic that built our reputation.

People-first culture: Work with teammates who care, take pride in what they do, and support one another.

Values that guide us: Integrity, customer focus, team before self, and optimism.

Work-life balance: Local driving, a Monday–Friday schedule, home every night, and no weekends.

Room to grow: Build your skills and your future with a company that continues to move forward.

Benefits That Support You

• Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
• Extra medical support: $1,500 HRA account for eligible medical expenses.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match after 90 days.
• Company-paid protection: Life insurance provided by JA Frate.
• Additional options: Voluntary life insurance, long-term disability, and Aflac.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer or commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Complete local pickups and deliveries while providing professional, reliable service.
• Load, unload, and secure freight as needed.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.

What You Bring

• Valid CDL Class A license and at least two years of CDL A driving experience.
• Pickup-and-delivery experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are preferred and must be obtained within three months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong safety mindset, dependable work habits, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to meet company driving standards and pass all required screenings, including a drug screen, DOT physical, Functional Employment Physical, and participation in the random drug testing program.

Bring Your Experience. Build Your Future.

If you want steady local work, reliable home time, strong benefits, and a workplace where your contribution is respected, JA Frate may be the right fit for you.