CDL Class A Driver

Regional Midwest CDL Class A Driver - Home Every Other Day

River Road Freight is expanding its team and seeking full-time motivated CDL drivers for its operations at Romeoville and Joliet, IL.

We are a small local business with a supportive and respectful culture AND the benefits of a large company.

We operate semis only, on dedicated routes between distribution centers, within a 1,000 mile per round-trip, for a national customer. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and technology, most likely on Evening and Overnight Shifts, Newer Trucks, Home Every Other Day, and primarily Drop and Hook freight!

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive pay and benefit
• Consistent Income: Earning $60,000 to $75,000+ per year with predictable, guaranteed weekly hours performing 40-45 hours per week.
• Home Every Other Day: Enjoy a predictable schedule with a secured 34h-reset at home.
• Top-Notch Equipment: Drive our Freightliners and Volvos, all Amazon-branded, full-equipped sleeper cab with TV's, Microwaves, Refrigerators and Freezers.
• Consistent dispatching lets you work under reliable schedules: our team's extensive experience in logistics planning will be at your service for predictable routes and work shifts
• No-Touch Freight: Hassle-free deliveries with 100% no-touch, primarily drop and hook freight.
• Team environment: respectful and positive work atmosphere within a supportive company culture
• Small company access: you'll have direct access to leadership to make sure you're supported when it matters.
• We speak Spanish

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Earn More: US $24 to US $28 per hour + Time-and-a-Half Overtime after 40 hours! - paid out every Friday.
• We take care of you! Compelling and Comprehensive benefits, such as:
  • W2 employment with paid time off (min. 2 weeks PTO yearly for full-time employees),
  • Health Insurance,
  • Dental and Vision insurance,
  • 401 (k),
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability, Accident and ADandD Insurance.

What you'll need:

• Have a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL),
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Clean driving record and successful completion of DOT physical, background check, and pre-employment drug test
• No history of CDL suspension, revocation, or failed/refused drug or alcohol tests in the last 5 years (this includes DWI's, DUI's and BAC's)
• Match Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements imposed by the DOT and have a positive Drive-A-Check (DAC) Report
• Be able to learn and effectively use GPS, handheld technology, and smartphone applications.
• Fluent in English for written and spoken effective communication
• Flexibility with work schedule (Day/Evening/Night shifts/Weekends)

If you're ready to take the wheel of your career with an exciting opportunity at River Freight LLC, apply today! We offer on-the-spot job offers for eligible candidates. Don't miss out on this chance to join our team of elite drivers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, sex (including sexual orientation) or genetic information (including family medical history).

You will not be employed by Amazon, instead, you will be working directly for a local transportation company that partners with Amazon.