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CDL-A Semi-Local Freight Driver Good Pay | Home Weekly
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What they do
An Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver specializes in long distance routes, often away for days or even weeks at a time. Sometimes also referred to as Long Haul drivers. Commonly paid in cents per mile driven.
$63,471 / year median in Illinois
+0% projected growth
Job Description
CDL-A Semi-Local Freight Driver
•Good Pay | Home Weekly Salt City Trucking Romeoville, IL Job Details Full-time $85,000
•$108,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications
CDL A DOT
Physical Certification Full Job Description CDL-A Semi-Local Freight Driver
•Good Pay | Home Weekly Earn $85,000
•108,000 per year hauling service-sensitive, no-touch freight on a dedicated account. This semi-local position offers a consistent Friday-Tuesday schedule, potential weekly home time, and immediate PTO accrual.
Pay Details Average Annual Pay:
$85,000
•108,000
Average Weekly Pay:
Approximately $1,700
•2,100 PTO accrual begins immediately at 1.5 hours per week PTO increases to 2.3 hours per week after 6 years PTO increases to 3 hours per week after 19 years Job Details Deliver loads from facilities in Minnesota and North Dakota. Occasional runs may extend outside those states. Haul 100% no-touch, service-sensitive freight requiring on-time delivery. Follow customer procedures for trailer check-in, loading, and drop locations. An empty trailer must be available for each run before leaving the terminal. Assist other local accounts when freight volume is low. On-site management is available Monday-Friday, with after-hours support. Shift Details Friday-Tuesday schedule Wednesday and Thursday off 7:00 AM start time Shifts typically last 10-12 hours Potential to be home one night per week when routes, traffic, and weather allow Drivers park equipment at the designated terminal near Elwood, Illinois Job Requirements Valid Class A CDL Minimum 6 months of verifiable truck driving experience DOT Medical Card Clean driving record No SAP drivers Ability to meet strict delivery schedules and customer procedures Willingness to assist other accounts when needed Passengers and pets are not permitted Equipment & Benefits Automatic Freightliner or International trucks Trucks cannot be taken home Complete orientation online through Direct to Work Immediate PTO accrual with additional increases based on anniversary milestones
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance