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CDL-A OTR Owner-Operator — Average $3,000–$3,500 Weekly

Chicago, IL Posted Oct 21, 2026

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Hazmat
  • Flatbed
  • OTR

Pay

$0.70 - $0.80/mi

Location
Chicago, IL
Equipment
Dry Van, Reefer, Hazmat, Flatbed
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Owner operator
Experience
1+ year

About this job

Our company is looking for CDL-A owner-operators for OTR runs, operating as a 1099 contractor under CT Transportation's authority. Freight is steady year-round, and pay lands around $3,000–$3,500 a week.

Pay

  • Average $0.70–$0.80 per mile
  • Typical week covers 4,000–4,300 miles, putting earnings around $3,000–$3,500
  • Every mile counts toward pay, deadhead included
  • Extra pay when you're held up for detention or layover
  • Payday is every Friday

Home time

  • Plan on 2–4 weeks on the road followed by 3–5 days home
  • You can choose where you reset

What you'll haul

  • Loads are almost entirely drop and hook, no touch freight (99%)
  • Freight types include Dry Van, Reefer, Hazmat, and Flatbed
  • Runs include Amazon, UPS, and other contracted accounts
  • Lanes stay consistent throughout the year

Equipment

  • Trucks are 2022–2026 model Freightliner, Volvo, or Kenworth
  • Each comes with an APU, a premium mattress, and a microwave
  • Top speed is governed at 70–75 MPH

Requirements

  • Must hold a valid Class A CDL
  • At least 12 months of OTR driving experience
  • No major violations on your driving record for the past 3 years
  • SAP drivers will not be considered
  • Must clear a DOT physical and drug screening

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Fuel card with a discount on fuel
  • Orientation is paid
  • Paid time off
  • Tolls are covered
  • Safety gear supplied

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