Class A CDL Driver – Entry Level Training Program – Aurora Area

CDL-A drivers based near Lafayette running on this regional fleet typically average between 2,200 and 2,500 miles per week with home time every two weeks hauling dry van freight across a stable Midwest freight network. Drivers operating in the Lafayette area move freight through established delivery lanes serving Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with consistent freight demand supported by long-term shipper relationships. This regional account primarily runs within a 500 mile radius of Chicago and provides steady freight flow for CDL-A drivers looking for predictable regional routes.

Driver Earnings

• $0.56–$0.64 CPM depending on experience
• Average weekly income $1,500–$1,600
• Driver performance bonus program available
• $15 stop pay when applicable

Route Overview

• Dry van freight moving throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
• 100% no-touch freight
• Mix of drop and hook freight and live customer deliveries
• Regional freight network operating within a 500 mile radius of Chicago
• Established delivery network with consistent freight volumes

Schedule

• Home every two weeks
• Consistent Midwest regional freight lanes
• Drivers in the Lafayette area operate predictable regional routes

Truck & Equipment

• Late-model Freightliner and Kenworth tractors
• Automatic and 10-speed transmission options
• Average tractor age approximately 1.5 years
• Assigned trucks for drivers
• Many units equipped with inverter or APU

New Driver Training Program

• Drivers with limited over-the-road experience may qualify for the company training program.
• Valid Class A CDL required
• Minimum 120 hours completed at an accredited CDL training school
• 3–5 week paid training with a company mentor
• Training covers ELD usage, safety procedures, trip planning, and company policies
• Advancement to solo driving based on driver performance

Driver Benefits

Benefits begin after 30 days

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• $300 paid orientation on first paycheck
• Travel and lodging provided for orientation

Driver Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid Class A CDL required
• Must have held a valid U.S. driver's license for at least 12 consecutive months
• Minimum 6 months experience preferred
• Stable work history required
• Acceptable driving record
• Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening hair and urine

Our recruiting team reviews applications regularly and qualified drivers will be contacted.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities.