Specialized Truck Driver - Class A CDL - Elwood - IL

Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers

• Pay That Performs
  • Top drivers earn up to $2,168 per week*
• Start Strong
  • $2,000 hiring bonus plus $1,000 orientation pay on your first dispatch
• Pay That Adds Up
  • $75 setup pay per load plus $30 per stop after the first

Why Drive for Koch Trucking?

At Koch Trucking, drivers are more than numbers. They're the foundation of a family-owned business built since 1978. Our commitment to respect, safety, and driver-first values has made us a nationally recognized name, including being named a 2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation and a Top 200 Workplace by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. If you're looking for a specialized driving career that rewards experience with bigger paychecks and real support, Koch Trucking has the freight, culture, and respect to keep you moving forward.

Specialized Driver Overview

• Pay that performs for specialists. Earn 61-63CPM base pay based on experience, with average weekly earnings of $1,903 and top performers bringing home up to $2,168 per week.*
• Get paid to get started. Earn a $2,000 hiring bonus plus $1,000 orientation pay on your first dispatch, with an all-expenses-paid orientation at a luxury hotel in Roseville or Appling, GA.
• Pay that adds up beyond the mile. Earn $75 setup pay per load and $30 per stop after the first, on top of average weekly miles of 2,400+.
• Freight built for specialists. Haul ATVs and other recreational vehicles on custom decking trailers, running familiar specialized routes that reward experienced drivers with bigger paychecks.
• Miles that keep the checks coming. Run strong weekly miles on a specialized freight network built to keep steady, well-paying loads coming your way.
• Modern trucks made for comfort. Drive Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadia trucks averaging 16 months old, equipped with refrigerators, leather interior, double curtain wrap, double bunks, and built-in inverters.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits built for life on the road. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, plus PTO starting day one and a 401(k) with company match.
• Extra perks for the ride. Free iPad with data package, pet and rider policy, 24/7 road service, well-stocked driver lounges, and access to the Rolling Strong driver app.
• More ways to earn. A $3,000 referral bonus rewards you for bringing other great drivers on board.

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.

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• 1+ years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience