LOCAL · HOME DAILY
Local CDL-A Driver
Local routes with home time every night
Primarily 53-foot, drop-and-hook, no-touch freight
Now hiring in Chicago
Trucking Jobs in Chicago, IL: CDL-A Driver Jobs
Explore Local, Regional and Monday–Friday OTR CDL-A driver opportunities serving Chicago and Northeast Illinois. Compare schedules, home time, freight and requirements, then apply directly. Browse trucking jobs and CDL-A truck driving jobs from participating motor carriers.
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Current Chicago CDL-A openings
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REGIONAL · ONE NIGHT OUT
Regional CDL-A Driver
Typically one night out followed by one to three nights home
Primarily 53-foot, drop-and-hook, no-touch freight
OTR · FIVE-DAY ROTATION
Monday-Friday OTR CDL-A Driver
Five days over the road with expected weekend home time
Primarily 53-foot, drop-and-hook, no-touch freight
The local market
Driving opportunities around Chicago
Chicago is one of North America's largest freight and intermodal hubs, connected by I-55, I-57, I-80, I-90 and I-94. These openings are for qualified drivers who can report reliably throughout the Chicagoland market.
Common reporting area: Chicago, Joliet, Aurora, Elgin, Schaumburg, Gary and surrounding Chicagoland communities.
Common minimum requirements
- Valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card
- Age 21 or older
- At least three months of experience or qualifying CDL school
- Ability to pass required background and drug screening
- Safe, reliable operation of a 53-foot tractor-trailer
The participating motor carrier determines final eligibility. Requirements may vary by opening.
What drivers can expect
Clear schedules
Compare local, regional and OTR rotations before you apply.
Qualification guidance
A recruiter helps explain documentation, screening and onboarding steps.
Direct application
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Frequently asked questions
What trucking jobs and CDL-A truck driving jobs are available in Chicago, IL?
Current Chicago openings include Local and Regional and Monday-Friday OTR. Availability can change as participating motor carriers fill driver seats.
Which communities are included in the Chicago hiring area?
The common reporting area includes Chicago, Joliet, Aurora, Elgin, Schaumburg, Gary and surrounding Chicagoland communities. Final reporting locations are confirmed by the participating motor carrier.
What license and experience are required for Chicago CDL jobs?
Applicants must hold a valid Class A CDL. Many openings seek at least three months of tractor-trailer experience or qualifying CDL-school completion, subject to the carrier's final requirements.
What freight do Chicago drivers haul?
Most listed opportunities involve 53-foot trailers with primarily drop-and-hook, no-touch freight. Confirm the exact assignment with recruiting.
Does submitting an application guarantee employment?
No. CDL Driver Hire and Roger That Recruiting coordinate recruiting. The participating motor carrier makes all final qualification and hiring decisions.
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