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CDL Truck Driver Local - Chicago

Class A Jobs 411, Chicago, IL, United States


CDL-A LOCAL TRUCK DRIVER | HOME DAILY | NIGHT SHIFT | CHICAGO AREA
Position Overview
Hiring CDL-A drivers for a local intermodal position based in the Chicago, IL area. This role offers home daily, consistent miles, and steady weekly earnings. Drivers will operate primarily on night shifts with a mix of local and regional runs.

Pay & Compensation

Starting Pay: $0.62 CPM

Load Pay: $20 per load

Night Differential: +$0.06 CPM (Monday–Friday, 7 PM – 4 AM)

Weekend Differential: +$0.12 CPM (Friday 7 PM – Monday 4 AM)

Average Weekly Pay: $1,200 – $1,400

Weekly Miles: Approximately 1,800

Additional pay opportunities may be available depending on assignment.

Home Time & Schedule

Home Daily

Shift: Night shift (primary)

Weekend Work: Required

Holiday Work: Required if scheduled

Freight & Equipment

Intermodal freight

Drop and hook in most cases

Some live load and live unload

No driver unload

Operating Area

Chicago metro area

Regional runs into Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Indiana

Drivers return home daily

Requirements

Valid CDL-A license

First seat (experienced drivers only)

No endorsements required

Job Considerations

Chicago city driving required

Primarily night driving

Traffic conditions can impact routes

Occasional out-of-state runs (still home daily)

Why This Position Stands Out

Home daily

Competitive CPM with additional pay incentives

Consistent freight and miles

Majority drop and hook

Established, high-demand lane

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