CDL-A Dedicated Driver | $1,500–$1,700/Wk + $2,500 Bonus | Joliet
About The Position
Drive regional retail store delivery routes from the Joliet, Illinois distribution center across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, and Kentucky. Drivers travel approximately 800 to 1,000 miles per week in late-model Freightliner and International trucks and physically offload stacked merchandise by hand, piece by piece. The account offers average weekly pay of $1,500–$1,700, with top weekly earning potential of more than $2,000 for high-volume unloaders, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Drivers are home three to four times per week, typically every other day for full 10-hour daily resets. Secure tractor-trailer parking is available at the Joliet distribution center or Markham facility. The two-day onboarding process includes orientation ride-along pay. The role includes medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days on duty, paid vacation, 24/7 terminal dispatch support, and dedicated fleet management.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL.
- At least 3 months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer experience within the last 36 months; entry-level trainees are not accepted.
- Pass mandatory pre-employment dual-panel hair follicle and urine toxicology screens.
- Have a clean MVR, pass a background check, and hold a valid DOT Medical Card.
- Perform physical, manual offloading of freight.
Responsibilities
- Drive regional retail store delivery routes across IL, WI, IN, MI, IA, and KY.
- Physically offload stacked retail merchandise by hand, piece by piece.
- Complete backhauls and delivery stops as part of assigned routes.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus, with the first $250 paid on the first load.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage active after 30 days on duty.
- Paid vacation: one week after year one, increasing to two weeks after year two.
- 24/7 terminal dispatch support and dedicated fleet management.
- $150 per day orientation ride-along pay during the two-day onboarding process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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