Local CDL-A Hazmat Driver – $5k Sign-On Bonus + Benefits

Small Potato Trucking; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Small Potato Trucking is seeking a CDL-A Hazmat local driver based in Chicago, IL. Starting in Chicago, IL, you will haul auto parts in dry van trailers on a dedicated local account with home daily time and overnight routes. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and weekly pay.

Drivers must have a valid Class A CDL, Hazmat endorsement, and meet FMCSA requirements. Expect multi-stop routes, liftgate/pallet jack unloading, and reliable, safety-focused operation.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement.
• Minimum 9 months tractor-trailer experience in past 3 years.
• Must be at least 22 years old.
• DOT Medical Card and FMCSA Clearinghouse profile required.
• Hazmat endorsement and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Haul auto parts in dry van on a dedicated local account.
• Unload at each stop using a liftgate and pallet jack.
• Maintain schedule with home daily and overnight routes.
• Adhere to safety and DOT regulations throughout routes.

Skills

CDL-A License

Hazmat Endorsement

English Proficiency

DOT Regulations

Job description

CDL-A Hazmat Local Driver – Chicago, IL

Starting in Chicago, IL, drivers haul auto parts in dry van trailers on a dedicated local account. Earn an average of $80,000 per year, with daily home time, overnight routes, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Pay & Schedule

• Average Annual Pay: $80,000
• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,538
• Mileage Pay: $0.698 per mile
• Stop Pay: $25 per stop
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000, with the first payment after 30 days
• Paid weekly
• Home daily, working overnight routes
• 5 days per week with 2 consecutive days off
• Schedule options include Sunday–Thursday, Monday–Friday, Tuesday–Saturday, and split schedules
• Approximately 47 hours per week

Job Details

• Dedicated local auto parts account
• Starting location: Chicago, IL
• Dry van deliveries involving multi-stop routes and shuttle runs
• Drivers unload at each stop using a liftgate and electric pallet jack
• Hazmat endorsement required

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 9 months of tractor-trailer experience within the past 3 years
• Must be at least 22 years old
• No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years, subject to restrictions
• No more than 1 DOT-recordable preventable accident in the past 3 years
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• No SAP drivers
• Must meet federal English-language proficiency requirements
• Must create an FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse profile before hire
• Must have the required hazmat endorsement
• Additional qualifications may apply

Equipment & Benefits

• Newer automatic Freightliner day cabs
• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off, vacation, and holiday pay
• 401(k) matching