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Class A CDL Driver – Entry Level Training Program – Aurora Area

American Driver
Posted 2 months ago, valid for a month
Location

Aurora, IL 60572, US

Salary

$1,500 - $1,600 per week

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off

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  • CDL-A drivers based near Lafayette can expect to average between 2,200 and 2,500 miles per week with home time every two weeks while hauling dry van freight across the Midwest.
  • Drivers will operate within a 500-mile radius of Chicago, serving established delivery lanes in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with consistent freight demand.
  • The position offers a pay range of $0.56–$0.64 CPM based on experience, with average weekly earnings between $1,500 and $1,600, plus performance bonuses and stop pay when applicable.
  • Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL, a minimum of 6 months of driving experience preferred, and be at least 21 years old with a stable work history.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off, with benefits starting after 30 days of employment.

CDL-A drivers based near Lafayette running on this regional fleet typically average between 2,200 and 2,500 miles per week with home time every two weeks hauling dry van freight across a stable Midwest freight network. Drivers operating in the Lafayette area move freight through established delivery lanes serving Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with consistent freight demand supported by long-term shipper relationships. This regional account primarily runs within a 500 mile radius of Chicago and provides steady freight flow for CDL-A drivers looking for predictable regional routes.

Driver Earnings

  • $0.56–$0.64 CPM depending on experience
  • Average weekly income $1,500–$1,600
  • Driver performance bonus program available
  • $15 stop pay when applicable

Route Overview

  • Dry van freight moving throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
  • 100% no-touch freight
  • Mix of drop and hook freight and live customer deliveries
  • Regional freight network operating within a 500 mile radius of Chicago
  • Established delivery network with consistent freight volumes

Schedule

  • Home every two weeks
  • Consistent Midwest regional freight lanes
  • Drivers in the Lafayette area operate predictable regional routes

Truck & Equipment

  • Late-model Freightliner and Kenworth tractors
  • Automatic and 10-speed transmission options
  • Average tractor age approximately 1.5 years
  • Assigned trucks for drivers
  • Many units equipped with inverter or APU

New Driver Training Program

  • Drivers with limited over-the-road experience may qualify for the company training program.
  • Valid Class A CDL required
  • Minimum 120 hours completed at an accredited CDL training school
  • 3–5 week paid training with a company mentor
  • Training covers ELD usage, safety procedures, trip planning, and company policies
  • Advancement to solo driving based on driver performance

Driver Benefits

Benefits begin after 30 days

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • $300 paid orientation on first paycheck
  • Travel and lodging provided for orientation

Driver Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Valid Class A CDL required
  • Must have held a valid U.S. driver's license for at least 12 consecutive months
  • Minimum 6 months experience preferred
  • Stable work history required
  • Acceptable driving record
  • Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening hair and urine


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