Regional CDL A Truck Driver

Regional CDL A Truck Driver


Company
Express Trucking Group
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Class A CDL Truck Driver | Chicago, IL | Home Every Friday | 68-70 CPM

Earn consistent 68-70 CPM and get home every Friday afternoon for a full 48-hour reset in Chicago. This Class A CDL Truck Driver role combines guaranteed weekly pay, no-touch freight, and top-tier equipment built for comfort on regional routes.
Hiring Area: Chicago, IL 60601
What You Get
• 68-70 CPM with minimum weekly pay guarantee
• Home weekly every Friday with full weekend reset
• $3,500 loyalty bonus after one year
• No-touch freight, mostly drop and hook, hazmat extra pay available
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid holidays and vacation after 60 days

Drivers in Chicago, IL looking for predictable income and a real schedule should take a close look at this opportunity. You'll run Northeast regional routes from Illinois through New England with no NYC deliveries. Freight is preplanned, and dispatch keeps you moving with steady miles each week.
Equipment is a major advantage in this fleet. Drive an assigned 2019+ Freightliner Cascadia with automatic transmission, APU, 1500-watt inverter, refrigerator, 24-inch TV, DirectTV, SiriusXM, and a clean sleeper setup. Trucks are replaced every three years, maintained properly, and include paid truck washes. Four assigned trailers help reduce downtime between loads.

Freight is 100% no-touch, primarily dry van with some hazmat loads available for additional pay. Most loads are drop and hook, allowing you to maximize drive time and minimize delays. Hazmat endorsement costs are reimbursed.

This Class A CDL Truck Driver position also includes a pet policy and rider program for approved family members age 12 and up.

Requirements: Valid Class A CDL, 6+ months tractor trailer experience, pass DOT physical, clean MVR preferred.

Apply now for this Class A CDL Truck Driver position in Chicago, IL and speak with recruiting within 24 hours.

Express Trucking Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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