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OTR CDL-A Driver — $0.80/Mile or 30% of Gross, Midwest Routes

United States Posted Oct 8, 2026

  • Dry Van
  • Regional

Pay

$0.80/mi

Location
United States
Equipment
Dry Van
Route
Regional · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Owner operator
Experience
1+ year

About this job

Our company is looking for an OTR CDL-A driver to run freight around the Midwest, mainly within 700 miles of Chicago and into parts of the South. You'll be paid as a 1099 contractor, with guaranteed weekly miles for steady income.

Pay

  • $0.80 per mile solo, or 30% of gross revenue
  • Guaranteed 2,500-3,000 miles per week
  • Paid by direct deposit every Friday
  • You'll work under a 1099, and the company will help you set up a business account if you don't already have one

Deductions and fees

  • A refundable $1,000 security deposit, taken in $100 increments from your first 10 paychecks, returned 45 days after you leave
  • Occupational insurance costs $37 per week and covers up to $10,000
  • Cash advances up to $500 are available for a 10% fee

Routes

You'll mainly run within about 700 miles of Chicago, covering the Midwest with some runs into the South.

Equipment

  • 2023-2025 Freightliner and Volvo trucks
  • APUs, inverters, refrigerators, microwaves and tablets on board
  • Dash cams that only monitor the road, not the cab
  • Dry van trailers
  • Fuel cards and I-Pass/Pike-Pass provided

Extra pay and perks

  • $100 layover pay
  • $20 per hour detention pay after the first 2 hours
  • $25 per extra stop
  • $500 referral bonus per driver after one week on the job
  • Bonuses for DOT inspections, based on level
  • Travel expenses covered
  • 24/7 dispatch, fleet and ELD support

Requirements

  • At least 6 months of CDL-A experience (1 year of OTR experience required)
  • Clean driving record: no SAP, DUI/DWI or reckless driving violations
  • Willing and able to work as a 1099 contractor (setup help available)
  • Valid CDL-A

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