Class A CDL Driver – Local Intermodal (Home Daily | Night Shift

Thedrivingdesk; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver bonuses

Tuition assistance

Insurance after 30 days

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Life, disability & accident coverage

Job summary

Thedrivingdesk is seeking a Home Daily CDL-A Driver for intermodal services based in Chicago, IL. You will run regional Midwest lanes and return home daily, with night driving and steady weekly earnings.

Qualified drivers have a Class A CDL and at least 6 months of CDL-A experience, live near Chicago, and can pass background checks and drug screening. The role offers benefits and opportunities for bonuses and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of CDL-A experience
• Live within 25 miles of Chicago, IL (60608)
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Comfortable with night driving and city traffic

Responsibilities

• Haul intermodal freight across IL, WI, MI, IA, and IN
• Operate drop & hook loads with no-touch freight
• Run night routes with predictable schedules

Skills

Class A CDL

CDL-A experience

Night driving

City traffic navigation

Background check pass

Job description

Home Daily CDL-A Driver | Intermodal | Chicago

About the job Home Daily CDL-A Driver | Intermodal | Chicago

We are looking for Class A CDL Drivers for a local intermodal position based in Chicago, IL . This role offers daily home time , consistent freight, and steady weekly earnings.

Drivers will run regional lanes throughout the Midwest while returning home daily, operating primarily during overnight hours.

What You'll Do

• Haul intermodal freight across IL, WI, MI, IA, and IN
• Operate mainly drop & hook loads with no-touch freight
• Run consistent night routes with predictable schedules

Pay & Compensation

• Average Weekly Pay: $1,200
• Mileage Pay: $0.62 CPM

Additional Pay:

Home Time & Schedule

• 5-day work week (optional 6th day available)
• Night shift with weekend hours as needed

Equipment & Operation

• Drop & hook focused

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of CDL-A experience
• Must live within 25 miles of Chicago, IL (60608)
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Comfortable with night driving and city traffic
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after 30 days)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Life, disability, and accident coverage
• Driver performance bonuses
• Tuition assistance program options
• Military apprenticeship / GI Bill eligible

Orientation & Onboarding

• Virtual orientation (1 day)
• Paid orientation: $300 (upon hire)
• Hotel accommodations provided

Work Location

Chicago, IL terminal
Drivers report daily for dispatch