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Box Truck Driver — $900–$1,200/wk, Chicago IL

Chicago, IL Posted Oct 9, 2026

  • Box Truck
  • Local

Pay

From $25/hr

Location
Chicago, IL
Equipment
Box Truck
Route
Local · USA only
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company LLC, a new transportation company based in Chicago, Illinois, is hiring a full-time box truck driver to run a 26-foot box truck. You'll work closely with dispatch and ownership (who operate internationally but stay involved day-to-day) and with a Chicago-based team member handling daily operations.

Pay

  • Proposed range of $900–$1,200 per week, depending on experience and schedule
  • Also listed as starting from $25.00 per hour
  • Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Schedule

  • Full-time, W-2 employment
  • Flexible hours set by dispatch assignments and freight availability

What you'll haul

  • Freight moved in a 26-foot box truck
  • Routes can be local, regional, or longer distance depending on business needs and your availability

What the job involves

  • Operate the box truck safely and follow DOT and traffic rules
  • Run pre-trip and post-trip inspections
  • Secure freight properly and keep the truck clean and in good condition
  • Handle delivery paperwork, including bills of lading and proof of delivery
  • Stay in regular contact with dispatch and ownership throughout your shift, including updates on location, arrival times, and any delays
  • Review loads, routes, and delivery details before you head out
  • Talk directly with brokers, shippers, and receivers as needed
  • Flag problems early and help find solutions, working together with dispatch rather than figuring everything out alone

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license for the vehicle
  • Clean driving record
  • Box truck or similar commercial driving experience preferred
  • Comfortable safely driving a 26-foot box truck
  • Basic knowledge of DOT rules and commercial vehicle operations
  • Able to complete required inspections
  • Smartphone with GPS, navigation, and messaging apps
  • Good communication and time-management skills
  • Able to work independently while staying accountable to the team
  • Professional with dispatchers, brokers, customers, and warehouse staff
  • CDL preferred

Benefits

  • Paid toll fees

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