CDL-A Semi-Local Retail Driver – Good Pay | Frequent Home Time

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Salt City Trucking

CDL-A Semi-Local Retail Driver – Good Pay | Frequent Home Time

Minooka, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    CDL-A Semi-Local Retail Driver – Good Pay | Frequent Home Time

    Earn $85,000–$95,000 per year hauling no-touch retail freight on a dedicated semi-local account. Drivers typically spend about two nights on the road each week and receive frequent home time plus a 48-hour reset.

    Pay Details

    • Average Weekly Pay: Approximately $1,700–$1,850
    • Yearly steel-toe boot reimbursement up to $50

    Job Details

    • Haul retail freight from a distribution center to retail stores throughout the assigned route network.
    • Handle no-touch freight and store returns.
    • Loads are preplanned, typically up to one week in advance.
    • Assemble and disassemble doubles equipment at pickup and delivery locations.
    • Work with specially equipped trucks designed for doubles operations.
    • Complete at least 3 days of training with an experienced driver mentor before solo dispatch.
    • Drivers may assist other dedicated accounts or intermodal operations during slower periods.
    • Account-specific shirts, hats, and required PPE are provided.
    • On-site management, driver recognition programs, and account appreciation events are available.

    Shift Details

    • Typically begin the workweek Sunday evening and return early Friday morning.
    • Start times generally range from 5:00 PM–12:00 AM, depending on scheduled runs.
    • Loads are often ready between 11:00 AM–3:00 PM the day before delivery.
    • Drivers may choose to run their clocks primarily during the day but must remain flexible for nighttime operations.
    • Typically home a couple of times per week, plus a 48-hour weekend reset.
    • Average of approximately 2 nights on the road per week.
    • Weekend deliveries may be required, especially during September–December surge periods.
    • Truck may be taken home during time off if it does not affect the driver's available hours.

    Job Requirements

    • Valid Class A CDL
    • Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience
    • DOT Medical Card
    • No SAP Drivers
    • Ability to assemble and disassemble doubles equipment
    • Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends and nighttime hours
    • Ability to assist other accounts or intermodal operations when needed
    • Ability to operate safely and legally at all times

    Equipment & Benefits

    • Doubles equipment with specialized pintle hooks and removable mudflaps
    • Truck may be taken home with approval based on hours-of-service requirements
    • Account-provided shirts, hats, and PPE
    • Steel-toe boot reimbursement up to $50 annually
    • Driver appreciation events, recognition awards, and safety milestone incentives