CDL-A Truck Driver Dry Van No Touch Trainees Welcome

Lake County drivers: real OTR experience without running all 48 states.

The average load on this fleet is about 500 miles and from the Chicago area you are never more than about 2 days from home. New CDL-A holders welcome.

What you earn

• Paid every week during training
• $1000 a week guaranteed for your first 3 months solo
• $1000 to $1500 a week once solo
• 1800 to 2500 miles a week
• $15 per stop except the first and last
• Weekly direct deposit

Your week

OTR lanes through the middle of the country drop and hook and live freight. Out about two weeks then home. Several terminals in the area.

From CDL school to your own truck

1. A recruiter calls you and reviews your CDL and driving record with you.
2. Orientation 2 days at most. Hotel paid one-way bus ticket reimbursed $300 for orientation once hired.
3. 4 to 6 weeks with a mentor: backing trip planning logs and fueling. You are paid every week.
4. Your own assigned truck about 1.5 years old on average automatic or 10-speed. For your first 3 months solo your pay will not drop below $1000 a week.

Straight answers for new drivers

• How often will I see home Every two to three weeks and you stay within about 2 days of home.
• Does my CDL school count If it was 120 hours or more yes.
• What if I have a problem on the road Loads are planned for you and your driver leader picks up the phone.
• Will one ticket disqualify me Not by itself. Up to 2 moving violations in the past 2 years is accepted.
• What if my first solo weeks are slow You still get at least $1000 a week for your first 3 months solo.

To qualify

You must be 21 or older with a Class A CDL. New drivers need at least 120 hours from a CDL school; otherwise 6 months of recent experience. We accept up to 2 moving violations in the last 2 years and no DUI/DWI in the last 10. You will also pass a DOT physical and a hair and urine drug test.

Once you pass 30 days

Full medical dental vision and prescription coverage a 401(k) an employee stock purchase plan paid vacation yearly raises and a free online degree for you and one family member. Pets and riders are allowed; trainees can bring a dog once training is finished.

Waukegan North Chicago Zion and Gurnee drivers apply today.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.