CDL-A Midwest Driver

South Suburbs drivers: Midwest miles weekends at home and a company that hires new CDL grads.

You stay in the Midwest you are never far from the house and your weekends belong to you. If you just finished CDL school you start with a paid mentor before you go solo.

The money

• Paid every week during training
• $1000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
• $1000 to $1700 a week once solo
• 1600 to 2000 miles a week; drivers average about 1900
• $15 per stop except the first and last
• Weekly direct deposit

Your week

Regional lanes in the Midwest a mix of drop and hook and live freight. About 1900 miles a week on average. Home on weekends.

What new drivers ask us

• How often will I see home Every weekend once you are solo.
• Will one ticket disqualify me Not by itself. Up to 2 moving violations in the past 2 years is accepted.
• What if I have a problem on the road Loads are planned for you and your driver leader picks up the phone.
• Does my CDL school count If it was 120 hours or more yes.
• What if my first solo weeks are slow You still get at least $1000 a week for your first 3 months solo.

What happens after you apply

A recruiter calls the same business day and goes over your license and record with you. Orientation takes 2 days at most; the hotel is covered your bus ticket is reimbursed and you get $300 for attending once hired. Then you ride 4 to 6 weeks with a mentor who coaches you on backing logs fueling and trip planning and you are paid every week while you learn. When you are ready you get your own assigned truck about 1.5 years old on average. For your first 3 months solo your pay will not drop below $1000 a week.

To qualify

You must be 21 or older with a Class A CDL. New drivers need at least 120 hours from a CDL school; otherwise 6 months of recent experience. We accept up to 2 moving violations in the last 2 years and no DUI/DWI in the last 10. You will also pass a DOT physical and a hair and urine drug test.

Once you pass 30 days

Full medical dental vision and prescription coverage a 401(k) an employee stock purchase plan paid vacation yearly raises and a free online degree for you and one family member. Pets and riders are allowed; trainees can bring a dog once training is finished.

Calumet City Lansing Dolton and Hammond drivers apply today.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.