CDL-A Semi-Local Freight Driver - Good Pay | Home Weekly

CDL-A Semi-Local Freight Driver – Good Pay | Home Weekly

Earn $85,000–$108,000 per year hauling service-sensitive, no-touch freight on a dedicated account. This semi-local position offers a consistent Friday–Tuesday schedule, potential weekly home time, and immediate PTO accrual.

Pay Details

• Average Annual Pay: $85,000–$108,000
• Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,700–$2,100
• PTO accrual begins immediately at 1.5 hours per week
• PTO increases to 2.3 hours per week after 6 years
• PTO increases to 3 hours per week after 19 years

Job Details

• Deliver loads from facilities in Minnesota and North Dakota.
• Occasional runs may extend outside those states.
• Haul 100% no-touch, service-sensitive freight requiring on-time delivery.
• Follow customer procedures for trailer check-in, loading, and drop locations.
• An empty trailer must be available for each run before leaving the terminal.
• Assist other local accounts when freight volume is low.
• On-site management is available Monday–Friday, with after-hours support.

Shift Details

• Friday–Tuesday schedule
• Wednesday and Thursday off
• 7:00 AM start time
• Shifts typically last 10–12 hours
• Potential to be home one night per week when routes, traffic, and weather allow
• Drivers park equipment at the designated terminal near Elwood, Illinois

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of verifiable truck driving experience
• DOT Medical Card
• Clean driving record
• No SAP drivers
• Ability to meet strict delivery schedules and customer procedures
• Willingness to assist other accounts when needed
• Passengers and pets are not permitted

Equipment & Benefits

• Automatic Freightliner or International trucks
• Trucks cannot be taken home
• Complete orientation online through Direct to Work
• Immediate PTO accrual with additional increases based on anniversary milestones