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Local CDL-A Intermodal Driver — Home Daily, $1,200–$1,400/wk

Chicago, IL Posted Sep 11, 2026

  • Intermodal
  • Local

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Location
Chicago, IL
Equipment
Intermodal
Route
Local · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver
Experience
1+ year

About this job

Local intermodal CDL-A opening in Chicago, IL with daily home time. You'll run drop-and-hook heavy freight on a night shift, with some out-of-state miles mixed in while still getting home every day.

Pay

  • Average weekly earnings of $1,200-$1,400
  • Starting rate of $0.62 per mile
  • $20 per load on top of mileage pay
  • Extra differentials for night and weekend work
  • Roughly 1,800 miles a week
  • Paid weekly, with possible additional pay depending on the situation

Home time

  • Home every day
  • Night shift, with weekend and holiday work when scheduled
  • Based out of Chicago, with some runs crossing into other states before you return home

What you'll haul

  • Intermodal, no-touch freight
  • Mostly drop-and-hook, especially overnight, though some live loading and unloading can come up
  • Lanes cover Chicago, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa and Indiana

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A with at least 6 months of experience (first-seat drivers welcome)
  • No endorsements needed
  • Open to company drivers and teams; owner-operators and trainees are not accepted
  • Must live within 25 miles of ZIP code 60608 in the Chicago area

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability and prescription drug coverage
  • Paid sick time, paid time off, paid orientation and paid training
  • Fuel card, employee stock purchase plan and a pet rider program

If this local Chicago intermodal route fits what you're looking for, apply to be considered.

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