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CDL-A Truck Driver – $1200–$1500 – Home Weekly

American Driver
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Elgin, Illinois, United States
$1,200 - $1,500 USD yearly
Class A

Consistent Midwest freight with predictable weekly home time and stable earnings. Drivers in this fleet average steady miles across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and surrounding states, with reliable weekend resets and short-to-mid haul runs that keep you moving without long OTR stretches.

What this position offers

  • Weekly earnings between $1200 and $1500 based on miles and performance
  • Top drivers earning up to $1800 weekly
  • Home every weekend (out Monday, home Saturday)
  • Shorter length of haul with consistent freight
  • Runs limited to OH, KY, IN, MI, and IL
  • Mix of drop and hook, live load, live unload, and preloaded freight
  • W2 position with steady year-round work

Pay structure

  • Starting pay $0.56 CPM with increases up to $0.59 CPM at 6 months
  • Additional load pay
  • $40 per load (0–149 miles)
  • $25 per load (150–250 miles)
  • Driver performance bonus available
  • Detention pay available
  • No inflated pay claims – actual earnings depend on miles and consistency

Schedule

  • Out Monday through Saturday
  • Weekly home time with weekend reset
  • Day and night shifts available

Equipment

  • Late model trucks with automatic transmission
  • Well-maintained fleet

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Rider and pet policy available for experienced drivers

Entry-level drivers

  • Paid training available for new CDL-A drivers
  • Training pay provided during onboarding period
  • Must hold a valid CDL-A license

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A license
  • Minimum age 21
  • Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screening
  • Stable work history
  • No SAP drivers

Apply now to get started.

Drivers who value consistent miles, weekend home time, and straightforward pay tend to perform well in this fleet. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, this is a position worth applying for.

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