Truck Driver CDL A - Dedicated

NFI; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

NFI is seeking professional drivers to haul regional and local freight with late-model equipment. Earn competitive weekly pay, with a $1,200–$1,700 range and a $5,000 regional sign-on bonus, plus comprehensive benefits from day one.

Home time varies by route, with regional drivers typically returning home weekly. Enjoy health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, plus a 60% maintenance support from NFI shops and modern equipment with safety features.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class A CDL from your state of residence.
• Minimum six months of tractor-trailer experience.
• Meet all applicable DOT qualifications and pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailer combinations and deliver freight on regional/local routes.
• Maintain clean, compliant, and safe equipment; report issues promptly.
• Follow federal/state regulations and customer guidelines; ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Class A CDL

Six months experience

DOT compliance

Job description

Find consistency and balance with NFI’s dedicated fleet, hauling dry van and refrigerated freight across regional and local routes. Earn competitive weekly pay, enjoy predictable home time, and drive late-model equipment with benefits starting on day one.

Why Drive for NFI?

• Average Weekly Pay: Regional: $1,400–$1,700, with a $1,400 weekly minimum guarantee; Local/Regional: $1,200–$1,400
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for the regional opportunity
• Earn More: Safety, inspection, and referral bonuses.
• Get Home: Regional drivers are home weekly, with possible midweek home time; local/regional routes are also available.
• Freight: Dedicated dry van and refrigerated freight.
• Benefits from Day One: Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Late-Model Equipment: Trucks equipped with advanced technology and safety features.
• Equipment You Can Count On: NFI shops maintain approximately 60% of our trucks and trailers.

Pay Range: 1200.00-1700.00 per_week, General Benefits: Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401k plan; a wellness program; life insurance; paid time off, and paid parental leave, among other benefit plan options.

Start Your Engine: What It Takes to Drive With NFI

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Current Class A CDL from your state of residence
• Minimum six months of relevant tractor-trailer experience
• Hiring recent graduates who have graduated within the last 90 days
• Acceptable references from past employers
• Meet all applicable DOT qualifications

At NFI, people come first—always. For over 90 years, we’ve built our reputation as a trusted, family-owned and operated logistics company by valuing every person behind the operation and focusing on our dedicated customers. We know that professional drivers are the heart of what we do, and that’s why at NFI, you are more than just a number—you’re known by name, celebrated for your hard work, and supported every step of the way. Because relationships matter, we’ve built a culture rooted in respect and recognition. We provide the tools and support you need to succeed and grow your trucking career. Whether you're looking for a local trucking job or a regional driving route with a company that cares, NFI is where drivers thrive—because we’re not just in the freight business, we’re in the people business.

NFI Driver Expectations And Requirements

• Perform all duties safely and responsibly.
• Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or customer rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Physically capable of performing all job duties, which include moving frequently, standing, walking, and sitting. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg.
• Ability to report all problems with equipment, as well as accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after the route.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter/exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
• Ability to perform routes, pickups & deliveries based on customer requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.

NFI Operating Center: 823