U.S. Xpress · Local Dry Van

Local Class A Driver in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL · Class A CDL · Local Dry Van Driver

Pay
Pay not published
Equipment
Dry Van
Hiring area
Chicago, IL
Domiciled at Meijer, OH — hires nationwide (otr)

Overview

U.S. Xpress is hiring Class A CDL drivers for a Local dry van run out of Chicago, IL. Competitive weekly pay for drivers who meet the carrier's safety criteria below.

About this local CDL-A job

🔴 Key Requirements • Must have personal transportation to & from the DC daily • Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays. 🔴 Job Details • Training Time: New hires will have a 1 day ride along for $100 • Home Time: Daily with 2 days off per week • Freight: Dry & refrigerated. No touch Freight. Mix of live unload and drop & hook. • Running area: Delivering to Meijer locations in OH, KY, and IN (within 250 miles of the DC) • Mileage: 1600-1700 weekly • Tractors: Slip seat. Newer model day cabs. Assigned trucks are only on an as needed basis • Schedule: Start times vary as this is a 24/7 account. Reach out to Kristy Long or Driver Placement to find out what shifts are available. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required. Shifts average 12 hours per day. Full & Part Time shifts available • Flexible Part Time Option: Part-time drivers can work 8-36 hours per week but are not eligible for vacation pay. Please reach out to Kristy Long & Driver Placement if you book a part time driver. 🔴 Pay • Average weekly: $1350, with potential to earn more • Additional Pay: $51.50 per backhaul. $20 per stop after the first stop. $75 holiday pay. $45 minimum pay for lesser mileage routes (under 96 miles) CPM Structure: Experienced Based Pay 0-5 months: $0.57/mile 6-11 months: $0.58/mile 12-23 months: $0.59/mile 24-35 months: $0.60/mile 36-47 months: $0.61/mile 48-59 months: $0.62/mile 60-71 months: $0.63/mile 🔴 Benefits • Consistent daily routes allow drivers to be home every day • Support staff on site 24/7 at the DC to assist • Paid Vacation: o 1 week of vacation after 1 year. o 2 weeks after 3 years. o 3 weeks after 7 years. o 4 weeks after 15 years                                                                         🔴 Sign On Bonus Payout $1500 Total Payout 1st Load $ 250 30 days $ 500 60 days $ 250 90 days $ 500                                                                          🔴Tagging Job: Dedicated OTR Driver - DLC Solo/Team: Solo Area: Local Acct: Dedicated Region: All DED/Dom Term: Meijer SIGN ON BONUS: Y/N Orientation Site: Closest Terminal Company: US Xpress 01

Signing bonus

$1,500

Requirements

  • 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL driving experience
  • Max 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
  • Max 3 accidents in the last 3 years
  • DUI: accepted if older than 10 years
  • Felony: reviewed case by case
  • Prior termination: case-by-case review

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Posted Jun 1, 2026. This posting expires Jun 21, 2026. Carriers decide who they hire — CDLA.jobs does not.