Truck Driving Jobs in Illinois

Apply for CDL Jobs in Illinois

If you are fresh out of high school or simply looking for a career change, you may want to consider the truck driving jobs in Illinois. These jobs offer many attractive incentives and a decent rate of pay. However, they do require driving experience, a special drivers license, and sometimes lots of patience on the road.

Yet, the CDL jobs in Illinois can be both fulfilling and highly rewarding. Keep reading to find out what the various trucking companies in Illinois are offering drivers, how to qualify, and what you can expect the truck driving job market to look like over the next ten years.

 

SWIFT Transportation

 

SWIFT Transportation

  • Earn up to $.54 per mile
  • One week vacation after 1 year
  • Two weeks vacation after 2 years
  • 2,500 paid miles per week guaranteed!
  • Pets allowed
  • Medical, dental & life insurance

Crete Carrier

 

Crete Carrier

  • OTR drivers start at $.50 - $.53 per mile
  • Top 25% OTR drivers average $80,300 per year
  • No-cost rider policy
  • Safe Driver Productivity Bonus
  • 401-k
  • Full benefits: Health/dental/vision/life

 

Paschall Truck Lines

  • Teams start up to $0.79 CPM + $6,000 transition bonus!
  • Solos start up to $0.74 CPM + $3,000 transition bonus!
  • Medical/dental/life Insurance/paid vacation & 401-k match 
  • 7 days out/2 days home option
  • High percentage of drop & hook
  • Pet/rider policy

 

Schneider National

 

Schneider National

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced drivers!
  • Earn up to $79,000 yearly based on experience
  • 95% no-touch freight
  • Weekly home time
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance & 401(k) match
  • Up to $7,000 tuition reimbursement for qualified drivers

All State Express

 

All State Express

  • Extra pickup/dropoff bonuses
  • Hiring bonuses
  • Safety bonuses
  • Spouse/child rider program
  • Pet rider program
  • Paid layovers

NTB

 

NTB

  • $5,000 tuition reimbursement paid out in the first year!
  • Guaranteed home time
  • 6 CPM weekend incentive
  • Medical/dental/vision/life benefits
  • 95% drop & hook
  • Detention/breakdown/pickup/drop pay

Western Express

 

Western Express

  • GREAT PAY – Earn up to $130,000 per year!
  • Experienced drivers now START at 56 CPM – 61 CPM!
  • 48 CPM after training + increases to 58 CPM in 5 months!
  • Outstanding Team incentives: Up to $3,400/week per team
  • Medical/dental/vision/paid vacation & 401(k)
  • No experience required! Paid CDL training available.

J.B. HUNT

J.B. HUNT

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus – limited time only!
  • $1,000 pay guarantee for the first eight weeks!
  • Earn up to $75,000 yearly depending on route & experience
  • Dental/vision/life insurance/paid vacation & 401(k)
  • Home daily with consistent time off
  • J.B. Hunt is hiring local CDL-A dedicated drivers!

Whiteline Express, Ltd.

 

Whiteline Express, Ltd.

  • $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
  • Regional Class A drivers earn up to $.50 per mile
  • Consistent freight
  • Weekly home time
  • Referral bonus & quarterly safety bonus
  • Medical/dental/disability/life insurance + 401(k)

Action Resources

 

Action Resources

  • $2,000 referral bonus for every driver referral
  • Owner Operators average $180,000 - $220,000 gross
  • Great Home Time: Most Drivers Out 7 to 10 days
  • Hefty Fuel Discounts Across Our Network
  • Third Party Insurance Available
  • Owner Operator Receives 100% Fuel Surcharge

Roadrunner Transportation Systems

Roadrunner Transportation Systems

  • Top solo drivers earn up to $225,000 yearly
  • Top teams earn up to $350,000+ yearly
  • Company drivers earn up to $1,200+ weekly
  • Late model equipment
  • Health & Medical Plans Available
  • Dedicated, OTR, local and regional positions

DELtaura

 

DELtaura

  • Exceptional base pay
  • Bonus & recognition programs
  • Company paid health/dental/life insurance
  • Holiday pay
  • Paid vacation time
  • 24-hour personal support

CRST Expedited

CRST Expedited

  • One day off for every week out GUARANTEED!
  • Hazmat Mileage Bonus of $.04 more per mile
  • 99% no-touch, 80% drop-and-hook freight
  • Average fleet age of just 1 ¼ years
  • Top-carrier medical/dental/life insurance
  • Matched 401(k) plan

Roehl Transport

Roehl Transport

  • Make $1,200 or more per week!
  • Top drivers earn over $82,000 per year!
  • Experienced drivers can earn up to $.59 per mile
  • Most fleets are home weekly (many on the weekends)
  • You'll target 2,100 miles a week (with more available)
  • Industry-leading profit-sharing + full employee benefits

KeHE Distributors

 

 

KeHE Distributors

  • Competitive pay and excellent benefits from day 1!
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical/dental/life insurance
  • 401-k retirement savings plan
  • Driver recognition program
  • Well maintained equipment (average age is 2 years old)

K&B Transportation

K&B Transportation

  • Experienced drivers earn up to $.45
  • Reliable home time
  • Paid vacation
  • Medical benefits
  • 401K
  • Life insurance

American Central Transport

American Central Transport

  • Medical/dental/vision/life insuramce
  • Long term disability
  • Holiday pay
  • Paid vacation
  • Pet rider options
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Mercer Transportation Company

Mercer Transportation Company

  • Owner/operators earn 75% of revenue
  • 100% fuel surcharge paid to you
  • Fuel discount program
  • Consistent freight
  • No forced dispatch
  • 100% owner operator company

CRST Dedicated

 

CRST Dedicated

  • $1,200 per week GUARANTEED (1-2 years exp.)
  • Experienced drivers can earn up to $67,000 yearly
  • Weekly home time 
  • Health/dental/life insurance
  • 401-k retirement plan
  • Stable route with consistent miles

Expediter Services

Expediter Services

  • Drivers earn $800 per week on average
  • Most runs are 3 weeks out/1 week home
  • Bonus pay opportunities available
  • Low cost health insurance
  • Excellent spouse/child rider program
  • Excellent pet policy

Melton Truck Lines

Melton Truck Lines

  • Drivers can earn up to $.56 per mile
  • Entry level drivers guaranteed at least $850/week
  • $3,000 - $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • $2,400 tuition reimbursement (recent grads)
  • Safety & performance bonuses
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance + 401(k)

CFI

CFI

  • Experienced drivers earn up to $.45
  • Reliable home time
  • Paid vacation
  • Medical benefits
  • 401K
  • Life insurance

Southern Refrigerated Transport

Southern Refrigerated Transport

  • Company Drivers now receive 3-4 CPM more
  • Recent grads receive $475/week paid training
  • Home weekly opportunities (select areas)
  • 99% no-touch freight with 1,800+ miles average
  • Fuel and driver referral bonuses
  • Up to $6,000 tuition reimbursement for recent grads

TransAm Trucking

TransAm Trucking

  • $2,500 sign-on bonus
  • Grads can earn up to 31 CPM
  • Experience drivers earn up to 32 CPM
  • Independent contractors earn up to $1.04/mile
  • $6,000 tuition reimbursement program for grads
  • Medical/dental/life insurance options + 401k

J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.

J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc.

  • $525 per week paid training for grads
  • Company drivers can earn up to $.52 per mile
  • Teams can earn up to $.60 per mile split
  • 100% Employee Owned Stock Ownership Plan
  • Medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage after 60 days
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

Christenson Transportation, Inc.

Christenson Transportation, Inc.

  • Regional drivers earn up to $.48 per mile (loaded)
  • OTR drivers earn up to $.46 per mile (loaded)
  • Health/dental/vision insurance + 401(k)
  • Paid vacation & orientation pay
  • Layover & detention pay
  • Pre-paid legal plan

Anderson Trucking Service

Anderson Trucking Service

  • Up to $5,500 sign-on bonus
  • Company flatbed drivers earn up to $.58 per mile
  • Company dry van drivers earn up to $.52 per mile
  • Top 10% drivers earn up to $85,000 per year
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance
  • 401K/Profit sharing plan company match

Arnold Transportation Services

Arnold Transportation Services

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus paid out $150 weekly
  • Drivers earn up to $.48 per mile base pay
  • Earn .02 on every mile you run safely each quarter
  • Rider and pet friendly
  • Excellent benefits
  • Paid vacation

Decker Truck Line, Inc.

Decker Truck Line, Inc.

  • Company drivers average $65,000 per year
  • Reefers can average up to 2,500 miles per week (43-50 CPM)
  • Flatbeds can average up to 2,800 miles per week (47-54 CPM)
  • Teams can average up to 14,000 miles per monty (52-58 CPM split)
  • Medical/dental/vision/life insurance + 401(k)
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit

SOAR Transportation Group

 

SOAR Transportation Group

  • NEW $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for solo drivers!
  • NEW $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for teams!
  • Western regional drivers start at $60,000 to $70,000/year!
  • Team drivers start at $144,000 per year split!
  • Safety quarterly bonus of $.06 per mile more
  • Paid vacations/weekly settlements/pet friendly

Bolt Express

Bolt Express

  • Competitive driver pay
  • 24/7 dispatch & driver support
  • DSC with laundry/showers/maintenance
  • Fuel discounts
  • Flexibilty
  • Great benefits

HOGAN

HOGAN Transports

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced drivers!
  • $10,000 split bonus for experienced team drivers!
  • Top drivers earn more than $70,000 per year!
  • CDL-A drivers earn up to $.47 per mile
  • Teams can earn up to $.70 per mile (split)
  • Steady year round freight with weekly pay up to $1,200

Halvor Lines

Halvor Lines

  • Owner operators can earn up to $1.20 per mile + fuel
  • Flexible home time for company drivers
  • Paid vacation based on average yearly earnings
  • Passenger & pet program
  • Onsite workout facility
  • Health/dental/life/AD&D insurance + 401(k)

System Transport

System Transport

  • Earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus when you Apply Now!
  • Top earners make up to $2,000 per week!
  • $1,600 transition package
  • Regional route. Home every weekend
  • Medical/dental/vision/life insurance + 401(k)
  • Orientation pay, vacation time & more

James J. Williams Transport

James J. Williams Transport

  • On-the-job paid training + weekly pay
  • Drivers can make up to $80,000 yearly
  • All miles paid (loaded & empty)
  • Quarterly safety bonus
  • Medical/dental/vision/life insurance + 401(k)
  • Full tuition reimbursement from any driving school

TWT Refrigerated Service

TWT Refrigerated Service

  • $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS OFFER when you APPLY NOW!
  • Average $63,251 yearly. Top earners make $91,520/year!
  • Top earners make up to $1,800 per week!
  • Offering $1,600 transition package
  • Home every week (not on weekends)
  • Medical/dental/orientation pay/paid vacation + 401(k)

BENNETT

Bennett Motor Express

  • Up to $100,000 plus bonuses for experienced company drivers!
  • CDL-A company drivers can average up to $76,000 per year
  • CDL-A regional drivers can earn up to $.70 per mile
  • Drivers are home on most weekends
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

KLLM Transport Services

KLLM Transport Services

  • $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
  • Solo drivers can earn from $.45 to $.55 per mile
  • Regional drivers can earn up to $.78 per mile
  • Teams can earn up from $.55 to $.60 per mile
  • Medical/vision/dental/prescription insurance
  • 401(k) available after 12 months employment

Quality Carriers

Quality Carriers

  • Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for owner operators!
  • Company drivers earn $62,00 annually on average
  • Late model equipment
  • Industry competitive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Steady and consistent work

Earl Henderson Trucking Company

Earl Henderson Trucking

  • Solo drivers average 2,300 miles weekly at 39-57 CPM
  • Teams average 4,300 miles weekly at 46-60 CPM (split)
  • Pet & passenger friendly
  • Health/dental/vision insurance
  • 401-k savings plan available
  • Paid weekly with direct deposit

John Christner Trucking

John Christner Trucking

  • Solo drivers earn $1.05 per mile loaded and empty
  • Teams earn $1.10 per mile loaded and empty (split)
  • $.02 per mile safety bonus paid quarterly
  • Newer model trucks
  • Road use & fuel taxes paid
  • Nationwide Discount Fuel Network

Logicorp Enterprises

Logicorp Enterprises

  • Experienced drivers make up to $76,000 yearly!
  • Drivers can make up to $.50 per mile
  • Medical/dental/life insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Paid vacation
  • Home every week

Oakley Transport

Oakley Transport

  • Local drivers receive hourly pay with overtime
  • Paid weekly through direct deposit
  • Driver referral bonus
  • Premium health/dental/vision coverage
  • Safety bonus & vacation pay
  • 401-k with company contributions

XPO Logistics Intermodal

XPO Logistics Intermodal

  • $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
  • Class A CDL drivers are guaranteed to earn $63,650 yearly!
  • Average 2,500-2,800 miles weekly with $1,250 pay guaranteed!
  • No touch freight for dry van operators
  • Full company benefits/401-(k)/vacation pay/paid holidays
  • Newer dedicated equipment

Unlimited Freight, Inc.

Unlimited Freight, Inc.

  • Solo drivers can earn up to $.65 per mile
  • Teams can earn up to $.70 per mile (split)
  • Great home time
  • Excellent job benefits
  • Recognized as "Carrier of the Year" in 2017
  • Hiring nationwide

Knight Transportation

Knight Transportation

  • Paid CDL training available
  • Tuition reimbursement offered for new trainees
  • Solo drivers can earn a bonus of $.05 per mile
  • $500 referral bonus for experienced drivers
  • Pet and rider policy programs
  • Great benefits

Salem Corporation

Salem Corporation

  • Competitive pay
  • Bonus potential
  • Company-paid orientation
  • Quarterly safety bonus
  • Health/dental/life/disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match

Hurricane Express

Hurricane Express

  • Solo drivers earn a net minimum of $81,000 yearly!
  • Solo drivers get paid $2,800 within their first 8 days!
  • Team drivers earn a net minimum of $151,000 yearly!
  • Team drivers get paid $5,600 within their first 8 days!
  • Tenure bonus of $3,000 (solos) & $5,500 (teams)
  • Excellent company benefits

CalArk International

CalArk International

  • Competitive pay (paid weekly)
  • Monthly productivity bonus (earn up to 8 CPM more)
  • Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Late model equipment
  • Passenger & pet program

C.R. England

C.R. England

  • Paid CDL training ($600/week on-the-job training)
  • Zero tuition for those who qualify ($5,000 value)
  • Competitive pay & benefits
  • Great home time depending on region
  • Consistent miles depending on region
  • Late model equipment

Shaffer Trucking

Shaffer Trucking

  • Top 25% of drivers average $80,300 yearly!
  • OTR drivers earn from $.53 to $.56 per mile
  • Health/vision/dental/life insurance + 401(k)
  • No cost rider policy
  • Pet policy (2 dogs or cats)
  • Guaranteed detention pay

HUNT Transportation

HUNT Transportation

  • Top 25% of drivers average $82,000 per year!
  • Drivers earn from $.52 to $.55 per practical mile
  • Flatbed drivers earn an additional $.06 per mile (loaded)
  • Stop-off and breakdown pay
  • Safety & productivity bonuses
  • Full benefits + rider/pet policy

LTI Trucking Services

LTI Trucking Services

  • Earn between 44-57 CPM (DOE)
  • Earn an additional 3 CPM in productivity pay
  • Health/dental/vision insurance + 401(k) match
  • Midwest fleet is home every week
  • Regional fleet is home every other week
  • Dedicated fleet is out for up to 3 weeks

deBoer Transportation, Inc.

deBoer Transportation, Inc.

  • $3,000 referral bonus!
  • Drivers earn $.36 to $.49 per mile (+6 CPM bonus)
  • OTR drivers average 2,700-3,000 miles weekly
  • OTR Team drivers average 1,000 miles daily
  • Regional drivers average 2,500-2,900 miles weekly
  • Health/dental/vision insurance + 401(k) savings plan

McLeod Express

McLeod Express

  • $1,000 orientation pay!
  • OTR drivers start at 50 CPM on all miles
  • $1,200 weekly pay protection plan
  • $.04 per mile monthly productivity bonus
  • $.02 per mile quarterly safety bonus
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance + 401(k) match

Taylor Truck Line, Inc.

Taylor Truck Line, Inc.

  • Competitive pay
  • Excellent benefits
  • Consistent miles
  • Well-maintained equipment
  • Great home time
  • Apply today!

Ozark Motor Lines

 

Ozark Motor Lines

  • Drivers earn up to $.52 per mile (DOE)
  • Qualify for medical 1st day of employment
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • No NYC & No Canada runs
  • 100% no-touch freight
  • Rider & pet programs

Central Freight Lines

Central Freight Lines

  • Owner operators are welcome
  • Competitive pay
  • Excellent benefits
  • Great home time
  • Lease purchase program
  • Buy your truck after 4 years

Hub Group Trucking

Hub Group Trucking

  • $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Drivers average $1,510 weekly
  • Daily home time
  • No-touch freight
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance + 401(k)

Averitt Express

Averitt Express

  • $800 per week paid CDL training program!
  • Flatbed drivers average $55,000-$65,000 yearly!
  • Flatbed drivers start at $.48 per mile (180 days solo exp)
  • Dedicated drivers start at $.42 per mile (180 days solo exp)
  • Weekly home time for flatbed and dedicated drivers
  • Medical/dental/vision/prescription benefits + 401(k)

Bynum Transport

Bynum Transport

  • Drivers earn up to $.50 per mile
  • Drivers average 2,800-3,400 miles per week
  • Empty miles/layovers/detention are all paid
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance + 401(k)
  • 100% no-touch freight
  • Late model tractors

MVV Lines, Inc.

MVV Lines, Inc.

  • Drivers average $60,000 to $80,000 yearly!
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit
  • Stop/layover/detention/breakdown pay
  • Annual safety bonuses
  • Paid holidays & vacations
  • Excellent well maintained equipment

Ashley Distribution Services

Ashley Distribution Services

  • Drivers can earn up to $68,000 per year
  • Drive 1,000 to 1,500 mile radius from your hub
  • Enjoy weekly home time
  • Rewards for clean roadside inspections
  • Detention pay
  • Excellent benefits

Equity Transportation Company

 

Equity Transportation Company

  • 6 week paid CDL training for students/trainees
  • Lease purchase drivers can earn $.90 per mile (dispatched)
  • Health/vision/dental insurance + 401(k)
  • No forced dispatch
  • 100% no-touch freight
  • Riders & pets allowed

Pride Transport

Pride Transport

  • $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
  • Paid training & orientation for students/trainees
  • Solo drivers can earn 55 CPM with $.05 bonus
  • Team drivers can earn 70 CPM with $.05 bonus
  • Medical/dental/vision/life insurance + 401(k)
  • Guaranteed detention/stop/layover/breakdown pay

Covenant Transport

Covenant Transport

  • $40,000 TEAMING BONUS for OTR CDL-A DRIVERS!
  • PAID HazMat endorsement if you don't have one
  • HazMat team drivers earn $.52 to $.56 cents per mile
  • $1,000 weekly pay guarantee for HazMat drivers
  • Covenant team matching program can team you up
  • Home time guarantee!

Highway Transport

Highway Transport

  • $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
  • Top drivers earn $90,000 to $100,000+ yearly!
  • Tank drivers can earn up to $2,000 weekly!
  • Home often during the week
  • Paid orientation & paid training
  • Excellent company benefits after 30 days

Dana Companies

DANA Companies

  • Paid training program for students/trainees
  • Paid weekly with direct deposit
  • Medical/vision/dental insurance + 401-k
  • Paid life insurance
  • Paid vacations & holidays
  • Referral bonuses

Triple C Transit

Triple C Transit

  • Many drivers net $2,000 per week!
  • Paid 75% of earnings!
  • Paid orientation
  • Direct deposit
  • FREE fuel card
  • Rider policy available

Q Carriers

Q Carriers

  • $500 SIGN-ON BONUS on first paycheck!
  • New pay package starting at $.55 per mile!
  • Drivers average 2,600-2,800 miles per week!
  • Detention/layover/syop pay
  • Weekly pay with direct deposit
  • $1,500 driver referral bonus

Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc.

Buchanan Hauling & Rigging, Inc.

  • Local Class A drivers are home daily!
  • Regional drivers are home nightly/weekends!
  • Health/dental/vision insurance + 401(k)
  • 100% of tarping/chaining fees charged go to the driver
  • 100& fuel surcharge
  • Paid vacation & holidays off

Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling

 

Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling

  • Competitive pay
  • Consistent miles
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance + 401(k)
  • Short term and Long term disability insurance
  • Paid time off

Mason & Mefford, Inc.

 

Mason & Mefford, Inc.

  • $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for solo drivers!
  • Dedicated route drivers earn $1,150 per week
  • $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS & $1,500/week (HazMat/Tanker)
  • $8,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for teams!
  • Team drivers earn up to $1,500 per week
  • Consistent miles

Millenial Transport Services

Millenial Transport Services

  • Solo drivers & teams welcome!
  • No-touch freight (mostly drop & hook)
  • Sign-on bonus & vacation pay
  • Paid weekly & no HazMat
  • Detention/breakdown/layover pay
  • Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

U.S. Expediters

U.S. Expediters

  • Company drivers average $110,000 gross yearly
  • Owner operators average $280,000 gross yearly
  • Flexible home time
  • Paid weekly with direct deposit
  • Pet & passenger policy
  • Safety performance bonuses

Millis Transfer, Inc.

Millis Transfer, Inc.

  • Millis drivers can earn from $.47 to $.56 per mile (DOE)!
  • Earn an additional 4 CPM with the Performance Pay Program
  • Group health/dental/vision insurance + prescription coverage
  • 401(k) with company match up to 30%
  • 3 weeks paid vacation after 1 year employment
  • Rider policy

Hub Group Intermodal

Hub Group Intermodal

  • $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Drivers average $1,510 weekly
  • Daily home time
  • No-touch freight
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance + 401(k)

Millenial Transport Services

Millenial Transport Services

  • Solo drivers & teams welcome!
  • No-touch freight (mostly drop & hook)
  • Sign-on bonus & vacation pay
  • Paid weekly & no HazMat
  • Detention/breakdown/layover pay
  • Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

G&D Integrated

G&D Integrated

  • Midwest regional drivers average of $76,000/year or more!
  • Southeast regional drivers average $60,000/year or more!
  • ALL G&D drivers are home weekly or more!
  • No-touch freight (drop & hook only)
  • 9 vacation days your first year after 90 days
  • Great benefits including health insurance + 401(k) savings

PGT Trucking, Inc.

PGT Trucking, Inc.

  • Owner operators receive 75% of line haul revenue
  • 100% fuel surcharge
  • $1,000 driver referral bonus
  • 24/7 maintenance support
  • Great benefits
  • Roadside safety incentive

Kool Pak

  • Excellent pay & bonuses!
  • Average 11,000 miles per month
  • Home weekly or multiple times per week
  • $1,000 safety bonus
  • Medical/dental/vision/LTD insurance + 401(k)
  • Paid holidays & paid vacation

Reliable Transportation Specialists, Inc.

 

Reliable Transportation Specialists, Inc.

  • SIGN-ON BONUS for owner operators!
  • Daily home time!
  • Paid fuel surcharge
  • Fuel discounts with fuel card
  • Drop & hook freight
  • Insurance program

Eagle Eye Truck Lines

 

Eagle Eye Truck Lines

  • OTR drivers average 2,800 to 3,200 miles per week!
  • 100% no-touch freight & no NYC
  • No forced dispatch & paid detention
  • Extra drop & pickup pay & paid all miles
  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance
  • Pet & rider friendly

CTDI

CTDI

  • Home on the weekends!
  • Mostly no-touch freight
  • Weekly pay & direct deposit available
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance & prescription
  • 401(k) with employer match & profit sharing
  • Paid time off & paid holidays

Atlas Logistics

  • Owner/Operator Fleet
  • $2.11 per mile average!
  • Most shipments are drop and hook
  • Lightweight shipments (15-25k lbs average)
  • Fuel Surcharge covering most/all of your fuel costs
  • Medical/dental/life Insurance & 401-k match 

A&A Express

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus & $1,000 referral bonus!
  • Drivers make up to $75,000+ annually!
  • 2,800 miles per week & rates paid on ALL miles!
  • New & late model equipment - Kenworth trucks
  • Medical/dental/vision/paid vacation & 401-k match
  • Generous home time

Midwest Logistics Systems

  • Drivers average $1,000-$1,450 weekly!
  • Dedicated routes with Monday-Friday work!
  • No-touch, mostly drop-and-hook freight!
  • 10 paid holidays and paid time off
  • Medical/dental/vision/life/disability & 401(k) company match
  • Route & detention pay & bonuses based on driving performance

Herrington Transportation

  • Drivers make $65,000-$100,000 annually!
  • Health insurance (Aflac)
  • 401-k with company match
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Family oriented & a fun work environment

M.T.I. Transportation

  • Drivers get paid $0.60-0.70 per mile DOE!
  • Average 3,000 miles per week!
  • We pay for all miles that are driven!
  • New 2022 Volvo 860’s/Freightliners/Kenworth tractors
  • Referral bonuses & perfect DOT inspection bonus
  • Drivers paid weekly through direct deposit

Double J Transport, LLC

  • Solo drivers average $60,000 – $90,000+ per year!
  • Teams average $80,000 – $100,000+ per year!
  • 100% no-touch freight & practical miles paid!
  • Earn up to 3 weeks paid vacation
  • Health/dental/vision/paid holidays & 401-k company match
  • Newer Freightliner Cascadia trucks (APUs/inverters/refrigerators)

Star Trek Transportation

  • Drivers get paid 70 CPM or 25% of gross!
  • Hiring solo CDL class A OTR drivers!
  • Hiring team CDL class A OTR drivers!
  • New equipment
  • Must have a clean MVR & 2 years of driving experience

 

Paper Transport

  • Drivers average $70,000+ yearly!
  • Drivers start at 61 cents per mile & bonuses available!
  • Drivers average $1,346/week ($1,200/week minimum)!
  • Great home time: 5 days out and 2 days home
  • Medical/vision/dental/life/disability & 401-k company match
  • Pet/rider policy (no fee & 2 pets at a time)

5F Freight

  • Owner/Operators can earn up to $10,000k+ gross/week!
  • FREE next day pay with no factoring fees!
  • Fuel card provided – up to $0.30/gallon discount at Pilot Flying J!
  • 24/7 support- we do all the paperwork/dispatching/billing
  • Liability insurance 
  • Get paid for every load hauled by a driver you refer!

Landair Transport

  • Drivers average 2,500+ miles per week!
  • Weekly home time (regional & dedicated options)!
  • 100% no-touch freight!
  • Round trips & average length of haul is 850 miles
  • Medical/dental/vision & 401-k company match
  • Vacation & holiday pay

50 Sydneys Transport

  • Drivers are guaranteed $1,800+ weekly!
  • Drivers are paid weekly!
  • Holiday pay & paid time off !
  • No New York City runs
  • No Northeast runs
  • Incentive pay

 

Capitol Trucking

  • Drivers make $75,000 – $125,000+ annually!
  • Drivers are home every night or every other night!
  • Driver referral bonuses – up to $750/driver!
  • Routes available in many areas
  • Drivers get 35% of load pay
  • 1099 position

 

CDN Logistics

  • $3,000 sign-on bonus for owner/operator solos!
  • $6,000 sign-on bonus for owner/operator teams!
  • Drivers average $1.05 to $1.75 per mile plus FSC!
  • 99.92% no-touch freight & no forced dispatch
  • Medical/dental/vision/life (disability also available)
  • Safety roadside incentive program (up to $0.05/mile)

TRD Trucking

  • $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS & paid orientation!
  • Solos get paid 60 cents per mile (loaded/empty/bobtailing)!
  • Teams get paid 80 cents per mile (loaded/empty/bobtailing)!
  • Guaranteed 3,000 miles/week - Brand new fleet (automatic)!
  • Drivers get paid an additional $350 per load to Canada
  • Free dental & vision insurance

Specialized Services Logistics, LLC

  • $500 sign-on bonus and $100 orientation pay!
  • 48-55 cents per mile depending on experience!
  • 2500-2900 miles per week & out 2 weeks at a time
  • 99% no-touch freight
  • $1,500 driver referral bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package

 

Paul Transportation, Inc.

  • New drivers earn .53 CPM (including $.03 for oversize loads)
  • $400 orientation pay/$25 stop pay/$50 tarp pay
  • Newer equipment (automatics available)
  • Home every other weekend & rider/pet policy 
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance & 401(k) match
  • Students Welcome – No Experience Required!

 

Ascend

  • Drivers average $77,000+ annually!
  • New $1,000 weekly minimum!
  • Consistent home time & 100% no-touch freight!
  • 7 paid holidays – $150.00 per day
  • Medical/dental/vision/pharmacy/disability & 401-k match
  • Per diem pay program with $0.08 per diem & zero admin fees!

CoreTrans

  • Drivers earn up to $90,000 or more annually!
  • Average 2,300 miles/week (potential for 3,000+ miles/week)!
  • Most of our freight is drop and hook!
  • Fleet of well-maintained Freightliners, Volvos & Peterbilts
  • Full benefits available after 60 days of employment 
  • Pet/rider policy from very first day. Two-day paid orientation

 

Koch Trucking

  • SIGN-ON BONUS of $2,000 - $5,000 based on division!
  • Drivers average $75K-$85K/year (top earners avg $85K-$95K)!
  • Drivers start at 55-66 CPM based on division!
  • All trucks are 2020 or newer - 24/7/365 roadside assistance
  • Health/dental/vision/life/disability & 401-k company match 
  • Pet/rider policy & $3,000 referral bonus available

FXpedited

  • Drivers can earn over over $100,000 yearly!
  • Class A CDL drivers get paid $0.65 per mile!
  • Entertainment Logistics and Ports pay premium rates
  • Small family-owned trucking company
  • Full medical benefits & 401-k company match (after 90 days)
  • Paid holidays & paid vacation

 

Xavier

  • Drivers start at $78,000 annually!
  • Hiring OTR, regional, solo and team drivers!
  • Guaranteed home time & weekly pay!
  • Quarterly bonus incentive
  • Well-maintained equipment (manual & automatic)
  • Drivers must have a HazMat Endorsement

 

Schuster Company

  • Drivers earn an annual salary of $85,000
  • Starting pay up to 65 CPM (top pay at 70 CPM)!
  • Paid orientation & 2 CPM increase after 90 days!
  • Drivers average 2,500 to 3,000+ miles per week!
  • Health/dental/vision/life & 401-k company match 
  • Pet/rider policy & additional pay opportunities

LCL Bulk Elkhorn

  • Now offering $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for newly hired drivers!
  • Rehires get a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (less than 2 years eligible)!
  • Drivers average $80K-$90K yearly (top drivers earn $100K/year)!
  • Starting pay on loaded miles 60 CPM minimum - Get paid weekly!
  • Medical/dental/vision/paid holidays/paid time off & 401(k)
  • Paid orientation & tanker training (training pay is $250/day)

Sharkey Transportation

  • $2,000 sign-on bonus - new pay increase!
  • Drivers can earn up to $100,000 annually!
  • Drivers get paid weekly with direct deposit!
  • Drivers are home every weekend
  • Premium-free family medical insurance 
  • $1,000 annual safety/performance bonus & longevity bonus

 

Tucker Freight Lines

  • Company drivers earn up to 64 cents per mile!
  • Drivers are home every week! Paid vacation & holidays!
  • Drivers get a lot of freight and miles! Newer equipment!
  • Over 60% drop & hook - huge trailer pool
  • Paid layover, detention, breakdown & stop pay 
  • Pet policy & rider policy (10 years or older)

 

 

Getting Your CDL in Order to Work for Trucking Companies in Illinois

Whether you’re searching for Class A truck driving jobs in Chicago, CDL jobs in Schaumburg, trucking jobs in Naperville, or local home daily CDL jobs in Joliet, you’ll first need to possess your Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). If you want to work for any trucking companies in Illinois, you will first need to obtain your Commercial Drivers License (CDL). The first step to get your CDL is applying for your Illinois Commercial Learners Permit (CLP).

To apply for your CLP, you will need to prove you are a permanent resident of Illinois and that you are at least 18 or 21 years of age (depending on the type of driving you will be doing), and also provide a current medical examiner’s certificate that is less than two years old. In addition, you will need to successfully pass the CDL general knowledge test and pay any applicable fees to get your CLP.

What do trucking companies in Illinois require of their drivers?

In order to work for Illinois trucking companies, you must meet some basic hiring requirements. These requirements are in accordance with Illinois state laws and individual company policies. These hiring requirements help protect the many trucking companies in Illinois, the general public, and you, as their driver.

You can expect to come across one or more of the following hiring requirements:

  • Must have a valid Class A CDL
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must pass a DOT physical and substance screening
  • Must be willing to obtain your Doubles/Triples Endorsement

Illinois Truck Driving Salary and Benefits

When considering a career working for Illinois trucking companies, you might also wonder how much money you have the potential to make and what kinds of benefits you might be eligible for. Even if you find truck driving to be very personally rewarding, this information is important to have when making decisions about your future.

You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that you will likely make more than the national average when working as a truck driver for trucking companies in Illinois. As of 2016, truck driving jobs in Illinois compensated their truck driving professionals between $27,750 and $71,330 annually with the median income of $45,470. Nationally, truck drivers will make between $26,900 and $63,100 annually with a median income of $41,340, according to the United States Department of Labor.

The trucking companies in Illinois report that they pay their solo drivers an average of $67,000 to $70,000 each year. Team drivers working at truck driving jobs in Illinois can make up to $185,000 annually split.

Drivers also have additional opportunities to increase their earnings with trucking companies in Illinois in the form of bonuses. Safety incentives can earn you up to $1,200 per year. Referral, sign-on, and longevity bonuses could earn you an additional $5,000 each.

The following are common benefits of employment for those who have a trucking job in Illinois:

  • Pet and rider programs
  • Late model fleet
  • Frequent pay raises
  • Choice of percentage pay or mileage pay
  • Tax prep, finance management, and continuing education options
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Vacation time
  • Annual profit sharing bonuses
  • 401K retirement programs
  • Tax-free savings plans for medical and daycare expenses
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Safety reward programs
  • 24″ flat screen TV and DVR in trucks
  • Over 100 channels including HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and NFL Sunday Ticket
  • Paid vacations
  • Consistent home time
  • Tuition reimbursement

Illinois Taxes and Cost of Living

Making more money as a truck driver in Illinois, or anywhere else for that matter, won’t do you much good in the long run if there is a high cost of living in the state you reside in. It is imperative that you take living expenses into account when contemplating the value of the salary and benefits you will receive at any of the CDL jobs in Illinois.

A single adult with no dependents in Illinois will see an annual average living expense of $24,384 before any taxes are applied. For two adults with two dependents in Illinois, the average living expenses are $69,327 prior to taxes. While the cost of living is low compared to many other states, Illinois has the highest state and local tax in the nation with an average tax rate of 14.76%.

f you have been driving for any amount of time, the fact that gasoline prices can fluctuate shouldn’t surprise you. The national average price for a gallon of diesel fuel as of May 2017 is $2.340, while in Illinois the price is slightly higher at $2.391. If you plan on becoming an owner-operator in Illinois, you’ll want to keep your eye on the price of diesel fuel since you’ll be required to pay all your own expenses.

Driving Conditions for Truck Drivers in Illinois

If you are planning to apply for CDL jobs in Illinois, you should be prepared to drive on some less than ideal roads. On average, Illinois roads are covered with precipitation about 10 days per month. In the winter months, this can mean slick, icy, or snowy road conditions with the potential for high winds and reduced visibility. You should feel comfortable and have experience driving during these types of conditions in order to work for Illinois trucking companies.

You may also experience traffic congestion if you will be driving through heavily populated areas of the state such as Chicago. One of the drawbacks to truck driving jobs in Illinois is that both weather and increased traffic can reduce the amount of money that you earn, increase your frustration, and take away from your home time.

Expected Growth for Truck Driving Jobs in Illinois

The U.S. Department of Labor is expecting a slightly higher than average rate of growth for truck driving jobs in Illinois when compared with the same job in other states. Illinois is expected to see a 8% growth with an additional 6,030 truck driving jobs between 2014 and 2024, whereas, a 6% growth is expected for truck driving jobs across the entire nation with an additional 40,450 job openings for American truck drivers.

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