Dedicated Solo CDL A Driver – Home Weekly – $1,600 Avg. 6 months experienced
Company
4th Day Trucking
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Indeed
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Job Description
Dedicated Solo CDL-A Driver – Home Weekly – Avg. $1,600/Week
Compensation:
• Average Weekly: $1,600
• Average Annualized: $83,200
• Top Weekly: $1,953
• Top Annualized: $101,556
• CPM Load Pay + Safe & On-Time Mileage Bonus (up to 3%)
Home Time:
• Home weekly for 34-hour reset
Position Details:
• Dry freight
• Touch freight – unload using rollers
• Avg. 970 miles per week
• Typically 3 turns per week with 3–5 stops per load
• Deliveries to WI, IA, MN, MI, IN & Northern KY
• Trucks can be taken home if parked in a safe, secure location
Requirements:
• 6 months CDL-A experience
• Clean MVR, No SAP
• Must pass hair follicle test
Compensation:
• Average Weekly: $1,600
• Average Annualized: $83,200
• Top Weekly: $1,953
• Top Annualized: $101,556
• CPM Load Pay + Safe & On-Time Mileage Bonus (up to 3%)
Home Time:
• Home weekly for 34-hour reset
Position Details:
• Dry freight
• Touch freight – unload using rollers
• Avg. 970 miles per week
• Typically 3 turns per week with 3–5 stops per load
• Deliveries to WI, IA, MN, MI, IN & Northern KY
• Trucks can be taken home if parked in a safe, secure location
Requirements:
• 6 months CDL-A experience
• Clean MVR, No SAP
• Must pass hair follicle test
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