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 Chicago, IL