CDL A Truck Driver

Road Warrior Staffing is hiring experienced CDL A Drivers for a Midwest Regional trucking position operating within approximately a 350–450 mile radius of Chicago.This regional CDL A driving position offers weekly home time, $0.70 CPM, approximately 2,000 miles per week, 99% no-touch freight, modern 2023–2027 equipment, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.Drivers will be home each week for their 34-hour reset and must be comfortable with night driving.If you're an experienced CDL A driver looking for regional trucking jobs with weekly home time, competitive pay, modern equipment, and strong benefits, this opportunity may be a great fit.Driver Pay Compensation$0.70 CPM base payApproximately 2,000 miles per week$1,260–$1,650 average weekly pay rangeEmpty miles paid at the same CPM as loaded miles$2,500 sign-on bonus$100 Clean Inspection Bonus$2,000 Driver Referral Bonus$50 per additional stop$25 per hour detention pay after the first 2 hours$175 layover pay for every 24 hours$150 orientation payDutiesApproximately 2,000 miles per weekRegional driving within a 350–450 mile radius of ChicagoWeekly 34-hour resetsNight drivingApproximately 99% no-touch freightModern equipmentMaintaining a strong safety recordQualificationsCDL A Driver RequirementsTo qualify for this Midwest Regional CDL A Driver position, applicants must:Have at least 6 months of verifiable CDL driving experienceHold a valid CDLBe at least 21 years oldMeet company and insurance qualification requirementsPass required MVR and PSP reviewsMeet the company's accident and violation standardsAccident Driving Record RequirementsPreventable / Chargeable AccidentsNo more than 3 preventable or chargeable accidents within the previous 3 years.Moving ViolationsDrivers must have:No more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period, ORNo more than 20 points under the SMS Unsafe Driver Basic Violation TableWhichever qualification threshold is reached first will disqualify the applicant.Both MVR and PSP records will be reviewed during the qualification process.Major Driving ViolationsNo major violations within the previous 3 years, including:Leaving the scene of an accident or hit and runUsing a motor vehicle to commit a felonyDriving while a license is revoked, suspended, cancelled, or disqualifiedReckless drivingCareless drivingNegligent drivingSpeeding more than 21 MPH over the posted speed limitImproper or erratic lane change involving an accidentRacing violationsPassing a school busCell phone violationsTexting while drivingDriver Fitness RequirementsDrivers must have no more than 20 points within a 3-year period under the SMS Driver Fitness Basic Violation Table.Both MVR and PSP records will be reviewed and calculated during the driver qualification process.DUI RequirementNo DUI within the previous 5 years.English Language RequirementAll drivers must be able to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to:Converse with the general publicUnderstand highway traffic signs and signalsRespond to official inquiriesComplete required reports and recordsBenefitsCDL A Driver BenefitsFull-time drivers have access to:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceVoluntary Life Insurance\ADD InsuranceDisability Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployer 401(k) matching contributions availablePaid Time Off (PTO)Midwest Regional Driver ScheduleOperating Area:Approximately 350–450 miles from ChicagoMileage:Approximately 2,000 miles per weekHome Time:Home every week for a 34-hour resetDriving:Night driving requiredFreight:Approximately 99% no-touchModern Truck FleetDrivers operate modern equipment designed for comfort, reliability, and efficiency.Approximately 90% of the fleet consists of Peterbilt 579 trucks, with additional Cascadia, Volvo, and International models.The fleet includes 2023–2027 model-year trucks.Driver Equipment SupportModern 2023–2027 trucksPeterbilt 579s, Cascadias, Volvos, and InternationalsIn-house repair shopWell-maintained equipment24/7 driver supportRoad Warrior Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Employment with Road Warrior Staffing is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT-compliant testing as required by federal regulations.This is a temporary-to-hire, contract, or direct-hire position through Road Warrior Staffing. This position is offered and managed by Road Warrior Staffing on behalf of our client.