Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

OConnell Motor Freight INC

Class A Company Truck Driver - Paid Training

Career Insights for Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (General)

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Illinois data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$46,870 / year median in Illinois

-20% projected decline

Explore Career

Job Description

Class A Company Truck Driver - Paid Training OConnell Motor Freight INC Machesney Park, IL Job Details From $850 a week 5 hours ago Benefits Paid training Passenger ride along program Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid toll fees Vision insurance Pet rider program Paid orientation Life insurance Qualifications
CDL A DOT
(Department of Transportation) regulations Full Job Description You worked hard to earn your CDL. Now it's time to start making money. If you recently graduated from CDL school, we'll help you make the transition from the classroom to the driver's seat. At O'Connell Motor Freight, you're not expected to figure everything out alone. You'll train one-on-one with an experienced mentor, gain real-world driving experience, and move into your own assigned truck once you're ready. Here's what you can expect: $850/week during paid training Your own assigned truck after training Earn $1,600-$1,800+ per week as a solo driver Weekly or bi-weekly home time No-touch dry van freight Pet & rider policy available Why New Drivers Choose 18 Wheels USA Paid one-on-one mentor training We understand this is your first trucking job Steady freight so you can keep earning 24/7 dispatch when you need help Company-paid tolls and fuel program Paid orientation Paid every Friday Full Benefits Include Medical, Dental & Vision starting Day One Life Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Time Off 401(k) Safety & Performance Bonuses Requirements Valid Class A CDL Recent CDL School Graduate Minimum 120 Hours of Training Meet DOT Requirements Satisfactory driving record If you're ready to start your trucking career with a company that invests in new drivers, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's get you on the road.