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OTR CDL-A Driver — $2,500–$3,500/Week

Chicago, IL Posted Oct 10, 2026

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Hazmat
  • OTR

Pay

$2,500 - $3,500/wk

Location
Chicago, IL
Equipment
Dry Van, Reefer, Hazmat
Route
OTR · USA only
License
CDL A
Position
Company driver, Owner operator

About this job

Our company is looking for an OTR CDL-A driver to run dry van and reefer freight on long-distance routes out of Chicago, IL. You'll haul a mix of general freight, refrigerated goods and occasionally hazardous materials, so safety and compliance matter on every run.

Pay

  • $2,500.00 - $3,500.00 per week

What you'll haul

  • Dry van and refrigerated (reefer) trailers
  • General freight, refrigerated goods, and occasionally hazardous materials
  • You'll keep reefer trailers at the right temperature to protect the load

What the job involves

  • Driving a manual transmission tractor-trailer on OTR routes
  • Loading and unloading freight using proper handling procedures
  • Planning routes with GPS to hit delivery windows
  • Running pre-trip, en-route and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Keeping accurate paperwork: load/unload records, delivery receipts and logs per DOT rules
  • Following FMCSA, DOT and hazmat regulations when applicable

Requirements

  • Valid CDL-A with a clean driving record
  • Proven OTR long-haul experience
  • Comfortable with manual transmission trucks
  • Experience loading and unloading various freight types
  • Reefer, flatbed or tanker experience is a plus
  • Hazmat knowledge is a plus; willing to get certified if you're not already
  • Solid grasp of cargo handling, GPS route planning and FMCSA compliance

Benefits

  • Fuel card
  • Fuel discount
  • Lease purchase program
  • Paid toll fees
  • Referral program

This is an on-the-road position.

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