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CDL-A Truck Driver — Regional or OTR, Percentage Pay

Chicago, IL Posted Oct 27, 2026New

  • Regional

Pay

25% - 30%of load

Location
Chicago, IL
Route
Regional · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver
Experience
2+ years

About this job

Our company in Chicago, IL is hiring Class A CDL drivers for both regional and over-the-road runs. Pay is percentage-based, starting at 25% of gross load revenue and climbing to 28-30% as you build performance, reliability and experience; weekly earnings have run between $1,800 and $2,800. You'll drive a company-supplied truck and get a fuel card.

Pay

  • Starts at 25% of gross load revenue, increasing to 28-30% with experience and reliability
  • Paid weekly
  • Recent weekly totals have ranged from $1,800 to $2,800

Home time

  • Varies by the lanes you run; regional drivers covering the Midwest get more frequent home time, while OTR drivers travel farther for higher earning potential

What you'll haul

  • Steady freight on regional (Midwest and nearby states) or OTR routes

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • At least 2 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
  • Minimum age 23
  • Clean driving record with no current suspensions or disqualifications
  • Must pass a DOT drug screen and meet FMCSA Clearinghouse standards
  • Valid DOT medical card
  • Comfortable with 10-speed manuals (preferred), HOS rules, and logbook/ELD use
  • Able to complete thorough pre- and post-trip inspections

Benefits

  • Company-provided truck and equipment
  • Fuel card
  • Weekly pay
  • Steady freight

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