Semi-Local CDL-A Dry Van Driver - Home Weekends | Mon-Fri | Avg $1,500-$1,680/Wk

Job Description

Job Description

We're hiring experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers for a semi-local dry van operation based in Chicago, Illinois .

This opportunity offers average weekly earnings of $1,500–$1,680, a Monday–Friday schedule, weekly home time, and assigned sleeper trucks .

Drivers transport mattresses and sleep products to customer locations throughout the Midwest and surrounding states.

This position is ideal for drivers who prefer a consistent weekday schedule and are comfortable performing physical freight-handling duties.

Important: Drivers are responsible for manually unloading mattresses at delivery locations. This is not a no-touch freight position.

Pay & Compensation

• Average Weekly Earnings: $1,500–$1,680
• Average Annual Earnings: Approximately $87,100
• Mileage Pay: $0.55–$0.57 per mile
• Live Stop Pay: $25 per qualifying stop
• Drop-and-Hook Pay: $15 per qualifying stop
• Detention Pay: $30 per hour after 1.5 hours of qualifying detention
• Off-Account Local Work: $225 per qualifying assignment
• Off-Account Regional Work: $300 per qualifying assignment
• New-Hire Training Pay: $200 per day
• Safety Training Pay: $20 per hour
• Holiday Pay: $200 per eligible holiday

Drivers average approximately 2,500 miles per week , depending on route assignments and freight volume.

This position uses an activity-based compensation plan. Actual weekly earnings depend on mileage, completed stops, qualifying activities, and available freight. Average earnings are not guaranteed.

Schedule & Home Time

• Monday through Friday
• Start times between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM
• Approximately 2–4 nights away from home per week
• Weekly 34-hour reset
• Weekends generally at home under the listed schedule
• No work on major holidays according to the account profile
• Regional overnight travel required

Drivers should be comfortable spending multiple nights in their assigned sleeper truck during the workweek.

Operating Area

Drivers transport freight throughout multiple states, including:

• Illinois
• Iowa
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Kansas
• Pennsylvania
• Ohio
• Michigan
• Missouri
• Minnesota
• Nebraska
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Wisconsin

Routes originate from the Chicago operating location and vary based on delivery schedules.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class A tractor-trailer on assigned semi-local routes.
• Transport mattresses and sleep products to customer delivery locations.
• Manually unload mattresses at customer docks.
• Move mattresses to the rear of the trailer for unloading.
• Complete live loading and unloading appointments.
• Safely handle freight during delivery operations.
• Complete assigned multi-stop delivery routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate DOT logs and delivery paperwork.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding delivery status and delays.
• Follow assigned routes and delivery schedules.
• Comply with DOT regulations and company safety procedures.

Freight & Equipment

• 53-foot dry van trailers
• Mattresses and sleep products
• Driver-assisted and full driver unloading
• Approximately 3 loads per week
• Approximately 11 delivery stops per week
• Assigned sleeper-cab tractors
• No slip seating

Drivers are responsible for unloading mattresses. Customer assistance may occasionally be available but is not guaranteed.

Equipment Policy: Assigned trucks must remain at the operating facility during scheduled time off.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding driving position.

Applicants must be able to:

• Manually handle and unload mattresses.
• Push, pull, maneuver, and position large freight.
• Perform repeated freight-handling activities.
• Work safely around loading docks and trailers.
• Complete physical unloading duties throughout assigned routes.
• Perform essential job duties safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Driver Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL
• Minimum 6 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience
• Must reside within approximately 40 miles of Chicago ZIP code 60632
• Must meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications
• Comfortable with manual mattress unloading
• Available for early morning starts
• Willing to spend approximately 2–4 nights away per week
• Able to operate safely on multi-state routes
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Must meet applicable driving record and background requirements

Benefits

The supplied account profile lists:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off accruing from day one
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays
• Uniform program with an annual allotment of up to $200

Benefit eligibility and plan terms are subject to applicable company policies.

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