Dedicated CDL A Truck Driver

Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers

• PAY THAT PERFORMS - Earn up to $150,000 per year*
• START STRONG - $500 orientation pay, plus up to $5,000 transition bonus*
• CAREER FIT FOR YOU - Company driver, lease purchase, and owner operator positions available

Why Drive for Riverside Transport?

At Riverside Transport, drivers are part of the family - not just a number. We build long-term relationships with our drivers by putting people before profits, backing that up with consistent pay, real home time, and a work atmosphere that treats drivers like professionals.

If you're looking for steady dedicated freight, dependable time at home, and a company that shows up for its people, Riverside Transport is worth a serious look.

CDL-A Owner Operator Driver

• Revenue that rewards your business. Earn $1.75/mi + FSC on all miles, with top Owner Operators grossing $4,000+ per week.*
• A bonus built to help you get rolling. Take home a $5,000 sign-on bonus, with $3,800 paid out over your first 12 weeks to fully offset your escrow account, then $100 per week for the following 12 weeks. Add $500 orientation pay, plus a veterans bonus available with a valid DD214.*
• Home time you can count on. Get home weekly for at least a 34-hour reset, with reset days that may fall during the week rather than on a weekend.
• Freight that keeps you moving. Run consistent freight (about 2,200-2,700 miles/week) across IN, MI, IL, and OH.
• Modern equipment required. Trucks must be 5 years old or newer to run on this account.

Company CDL-A Truck Driver

• Pay built to last. Earn up to $95,000 per year, with base pay starting at 70CPM and average weekly miles of 2,200-2,700.*
• Home time you can plan around. Get home weekly for your 34-hour reset, with nights home every other day in the greater Chicago area.
• Freight that keeps you rolling. Run 100% pre-loaded dry van freight, cutting down on wait time and keeping your week productive.
• Get paid to get started. Earn a $1,500 sign-on bonus plus $500 orientation pay as you get rolling.*
• Coverage that backs you up. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO and paid holidays.
• Modern equipment. Run late-model 2022-2026 trucks, with newer models available in select hiring areas.
• Referrals that really pay. Uncapped referral program - earn $4,500 for every driver you refer.*

Lease Purchase CDL-A Truck Driver

• Revenue that rewards your business. Top 25% of earners make $3,000+ per week, running $1.35/mi on all miles, loaded and empty, with drivers earning up to $150,000 per year.*
• Miles that add up. Run an average of 2,400 miles per week on 100% drop & hook, pre-loaded freight.
• A strong start. Earn a $5,000 transition bonus paid out over your first 10 weeks, plus $500 orientation pay.*
• Home time you can plan around. Get home weekly for your 34-hour reset, with nights home every other day in the greater Chicago area.
• Flexible pay structure. Choose between variable per-mile pay or a flat payment option - whichever fits your business better.
• Modern equipment. Run late-model 2022-2026 trucks, with newer models available in select hiring areas.

*All pay and bonus amounts may vary by job type, location, experience level, and performance and are subject to change based on company discretion. Talk with a recruiter to confirm specific details.

There is no deadline to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 6+ months of recent OTR experience
• No substance abuse program enrollment within the last 10 years
• Currently hiring within 50 miles of Galesburg, MI and 40 miles of Chicago, IL