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CDL-A Local Flatbed Driver — Home Daily, Avg Pay $65,000

Waukegan, IL Posted Sep 1, 2026

  • Flatbed
  • Local

Pay

$63k - $77k/yr

Location
Waukegan, IL
Equipment
Flatbed
Route
Local · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company is looking for CDL-A flatbed drivers for local routes out of Waukegan, IL, with home time every day. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Pay

  • Average annual pay of $65,000, with potential up to $76,500
  • Wage range of $62,500 to $76,500 per year
  • Weekly paychecks plus accessorial pay and paid training
  • Extra bonus money tied to mileage, safety, fuel efficiency, and compliance
  • Driver referral bonuses up to $2,000 with no cap on how many you can earn
  • Special starting pay incentive for military members and veterans

Home time

You'll run local routes and return home every day, based out of the Waukegan, IL terminal.

What you'll haul

Flatbed freight on local routes, using newer trucks backed by strong in-house maintenance support.

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A
  • At least 6 months of driving experience
  • Clean driving history and compliance with DOT/FMCSA rules
  • Must pass a road test, agility test, and pre-employment drug screening

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage
  • Optional life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Pre-tax accounts for medical and childcare costs
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement for qualifying new student drivers
  • 40 hours of paid vacation after your first year
  • Six paid holidays annually

Our company operates 11 terminals across 10 states, each with maintenance shops and amenities for drivers. The company also supports veterans in applying for benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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