CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver - Joliet, IL - Home Weekly - $1,600/Wk

CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver - Joliet, IL - Home Weekly - $1,600/Wk

Joliet, Illinois, United States

$ 83,200.00 - 83,200.00 (US Dollar)

About the job CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver - Joliet, IL - Home Weekly - $1,600/Wk

Location: Joliet, Illinois

Pay Rate: $83,200 per year

Position Overview

Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated discount-retail distribution account based in Joliet, Illinois. Freight on this fleet is dry, driver unload using rollers, running WI, IA, MN, MI, IN and Northern KY. Home time is weekly, which makes this a strong fit for drivers who want a predictable routine and a consistent paycheck rather than long, open-ended stretches on the road.

Key Responsibilities

• You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring your hours of service, and keeping your logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy
• You will transport freight on schedule across WI, IA, MN, MI, IN and Northern KY, following assigned routes, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating proactively with your fleet manager when weather, traffic, or a customer delay puts a delivery window at risk
• Drivers cover an average of 970 miles per week across three turns, with three to five stops per load
• This is a touch-freight account drivers unload dry freight using rollers
• It suits drivers who would rather stay active than sit all day
• Freight handling is part of this role rather than an occasional extra
• You will work the freight as described above, so a reasonable level of physical fitness and a willingness to stay active through the shift are genuine requirements, not preferences
• You will represent our client professionally at every customer location, maintain the condition and cleanliness of your assigned equipment, and report mechanical issues promptly so they are addressed before they become a breakdown

Requirements

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience
• You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification
• An acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required
• You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements throughout your employment
• The role requires the physical capability to perform the freight handling described above, including repeated lifting, climbing in and out of the trailer, and sustained activity across a full shift
• Hiring around Joliet, IL (100 miles), plus Champaign and Peoria IL, Davenport and Dubuque IA, Eau Claire WI, Indianapolis IN and Louisville KY
• Drivers may take the truck home to park where it is safe and secure

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior dedicated account experience is preferred, particularly on fleets with consistent, repeating routes where familiarity with the lane and the customer builds real efficiency
• A clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a track record of steady tenure with previous carriers all strengthen an application
• Drivers who communicate well with dispatch, handle customer contact professionally, and take care of their equipment tend to do well on dedicated accounts like this one

Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have relevant to this CDL A Dedicated Truck Driver - Joliet, IL - Home Weekly - $1,600/Wk role?
• Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
• Are you available to work onsite in Joliet, Illinois?