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CDL-A Semi-Local Truck Driver – Great Pay | 2 Nights Out Weekly

Salt City Trucking
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Shorewood, Illinois, United States
$1,700 - $1,850 USD weekly

CDL-A Semi-Local Truck Driver – Good Pay | Frequent Home Time

Earn $85,000–$95,000 per year hauling no-touch retail freight on a dedicated semi-local account. Drivers typically spend about two nights on the road each week and enjoy frequent home time, plus a 48-hour reset.

Pay Details

  • Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,700–$1,850
  • Annual steel-toe boot reimbursement of up to $50

Job Details

  • Haul retail freight from a distribution center to retail stores throughout the assigned route network.
  • Handle no-touch freight and store returns.
  • Loads are preplanned, typically up to one week in advance.
  • Assemble and disassemble doubles equipment at pickup and delivery locations.
  • Operate specially equipped trucks designed for doubles operations.
  • Complete at least 3 days of training with an experienced driver mentor before solo dispatch.
  • Assist other dedicated accounts or intermodal operations during slower periods as needed.
  • Account-specific shirts, hats, and required PPE are provided.
  • On-site management, driver recognition programs, and account appreciation events are available.

Shift Details

  • Typically begin the workweek Sunday evening and return early Friday morning.
  • Start times generally range from 5:00 PM–12:00 AM, depending on scheduled runs.
  • Loads are often ready between 11:00 AM–3:00 PM the day before delivery.
  • Drivers may choose to run their clocks primarily during the day but must remain flexible for nighttime operations.
  • Typically home a couple of times per week, plus a 48-hour weekend reset.
  • Average of approximately 2 nights on the road per week.
  • Weekend deliveries may be required, especially during September–December surge periods.
  • Trucks may be taken home during time off if doing so does not affect available hours.

Job Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
  • Valid DOT Medical Card
  • No SAP drivers
  • Ability to assemble and disassemble doubles equipment
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and nighttime hours
  • Willingness to assist other accounts or intermodal operations when needed
  • Ability to operate safely and legally at all times

Equipment & Benefits

  • Doubles equipment with specialized pintle hooks and removable mudflaps
  • Truck may be taken home with approval based on hours-of-service requirements
  • Account-provided shirts, hats, and PPE
  • Annual steel-toe boot reimbursement of up to $50
  • Driver appreciation events, recognition awards, and safety milestone incentives