CDL-A Regional Driver | Flexible Home Time | Trainees OK

About the role

Eastern regional freight operation with runs primarily between Chicago and the Northeast. Drivers choose how often they are home – weekly, on weekends, or every two weeks – and can stay out longer to stack miles. New CDL graduates receive a paid mentor.

Responsibilities

• Operate drop and hook, live loads, and preloads on eastern regional lanes.
• Follow planned loads; driver leader available for support.
• Maintain safe driving practices and comply with DOT regulations.

Requirements

• Age 21 or older.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• New drivers: at least 120 hours from a CDL school; otherwise, 6 months of recent driving experience.
• Accept up to 2 moving violations in the past 2 years; no DUI/DWI in the last 10 years.
• Pass a DOT physical and hair/urine drug test.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days.
• 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation and yearly raises.
• Free online degree for employee and one family member.
• Pets and riders allowed; trainees may bring a dog after training.
• Orientation: up to 2 days, hotel covered, bus fare reimbursed, $300 bonus once hired.
• Training: 4‑6 weeks one‑on‑one with a mentor, paid weekly.
• Weekly direct deposit.

Pay

• Paid every week during training.
• First 3 months solo: guaranteed minimum $1,000 per week.
• After initial period: $1,100 to $1,700 per week while solo.
• Typical mileage: 1,700–2,400 miles per week.
• $15 per stop (excluding first and last stop).

Schedule

• Home time flexible: weekly, weekends, or every two weeks – you decide with your planner.
• Option to stay out longer to accumulate miles.
• Eastern regional lanes with drop‑and‑hook, live loads, and preloads.