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Local CDL-A Yard Driver — $23.00/hr Plus Shift Differential, Home Daily

Northlake, IL Posted Sep 2, 2026

  • LTL
  • Local

Pay

$23 - $24/hr

Location
Northlake, IL
Equipment
LTL
Route
Local · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver

About this job

Our company is hiring a Yard Driver to shuttle trailers around a single yard in Northlake, IL. You stay on one site your whole shift, no highway miles or customer stops involved, and you're home every day.

What the job looks like

  • You stay in one location the whole shift, no long-distance routes
  • Minimal highway or road driving
  • No touch freight, no multi-stop customer deliveries
  • Repetitive, steady work moving trailers within the yard
  • Consistent hours and dependable pay each week

Pay

  • $23.00 per hour plus a $1 shift differential
  • Overtime available after 40 hours
  • Paid weekly, with benefit options
  • Referral bonus up to $2,000 for each hire who stays on

What you'll do

  • Move company trucks and trailers safely between yard locations, following CDL rules and Lazer's safety guidelines
  • Check vehicles before and after shifts to confirm they're safe to operate
  • Follow company and regulatory safety standards at all times
  • Handle trailers and equipment carefully per customer agreements
  • Stay in contact with dispatch, customers and coworkers at the site
  • Keep accurate records of hours worked, routes driven and any incidents

Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Solid driving history as a Class A CDL driver
  • Current DOT physical and medical card
  • Familiarity with trucking rules on both public roads and private lots like distribution centers
  • Comfortable working long hours in different weather
  • Good organization, time management and communication skills
  • Able to get in and out of the truck repeatedly during a shift

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional pet insurance and other voluntary coverage
  • Employee Ownership Program

Our company is an equal opportunity employer.

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