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

Thedrivingdesk•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Experienced Class A CDL drivers operate semi-local dry van routes originating from Chicago, Illinois, transporting mattresses and sleep products to customer locations throughout the Midwest and surrounding states. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, weekly home time, and an assigned sleeper-cab tractor. Drivers typically spend approximately 2–4 nights away from home during the workweek and complete a weekly 34-hour reset. Start times are between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM, and weekends are generally at home under the listed schedule. This is a physically demanding, driver-unload position—not no-touch freight. Drivers manually unload mattresses, move freight to the rear of the trailer, and handle repeated loading and unloading activities at customer locations. Equipment includes 53-foot dry van trailers and assigned sleeper-cab tractors, with no slip seating. Assigned trucks must remain at the operating facility during scheduled time off. Average weekly earnings are listed as $1,500–$1,680, with approximate average annual earnings of $87,100. Drivers average approximately 2,500 miles per week, depending on routes and freight volume. Compensation is activity-based and actual earnings are not guaranteed; they depend on mileage, completed stops, qualifying activities, and available freight. The operation averages approximately three loads and 11 delivery stops per week.

Requirements

Valid Class A CDL.
At least 6 months of qualifying tractor-trailer driving experience.
Reside within approximately 40 miles of Chicago ZIP code 60632.
Meet applicable DOT and company safety qualifications.
Be comfortable manually unloading mattresses and performing physical freight-handling duties.
Be available for early-morning starts between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM.
Be willing to spend approximately 2–4 nights away from home per week.
Be able to operate safely on multi-state routes.
Strong communication and time-management skills.
Meet applicable driving record and background requirements.
Be able to perform essential job duties safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 and move mattresses to the rear of the trailer for unloading.
Complete live loading and unloading appointments and assigned multi-stop delivery routes.
Safely handle freight during delivery operations.
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.