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CDL-A OTR Truck Driver — $300/day

Chicago, IL Posted Oct 7, 2026

  • Hazmat
  • Reefer
  • Flatbed
  • Tanker
  • OTR

Pay

$300/day

Location
Chicago, IL
Equipment
Hazmat, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver

About this job

This OTR trucking job has you hauling freight across multiple routes using tractor-trailers, reefers, flatbeds and tankers. You will need a Class A license, and the role covers general freight plus hazmat loads when required.

Pay

  • $300.00 per day

What you'll haul

  • Tractor-trailers, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds and tanker equipment
  • General freight as well as hazardous materials and dangerous goods under DOT and Hazmat rules

What the job involves

  • Running over-the-road routes and planning them with GPS to stay on schedule and manage fuel use
  • Loading and unloading cargo by hand or with a forklift, then securing it properly for the road
  • Checking freight against shipping paperwork and keeping accurate records for each load
  • Doing pre-trip inspections, basic maintenance checks and flagging mechanical problems right away
  • Keeping dispatch updated on delivery progress, route issues or delays
  • Following FMCSA and DOT rules at all times, including proper handling of hazardous cargo

Requirements

  • Class A license with proven OTR driving experience
  • Comfortable driving a manual transmission tractor-trailer
  • Experience with reefer or hazmat freight is a plus but not required; a Hazmat endorsement is a bonus
  • Able to use GPS and plan OTR routes
  • Knows proper freight loading/unloading methods, including forklift or manual equipment use
  • Solid understanding of FMCSA, DOT and hazardous materials rules
  • Physically able to load and unload cargo safely

Benefits

  • Ongoing training to build your skills as a professional driver

Work is on the road.

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