Job Description

CDL-A Trainee Truck Driver | Paid Training Available | Chicago, IL

No Experience Needed — Start Earning Immediately

If you’re ready to launch a long-term trucking career, our CDL-A trainee program based in the Chicago metro area gives you paid training, a professional mentor, and a direct path into a full-time solo driving position with strong weekly income.

Pay Breakdown

• Training Pay (First 4–6 Weeks): $650 per week

• Solo Driver Pay After Upgrade: $1,050–$1,450+ weekly

• Mileage Pay (Post-Training): $0.43–$0.51 CPM

• Stop Pay: $15 per stop after upgrade

• Equipment: Assigned late-model tractor once solo qualified

Route & Schedule

• OTR Schedule: 12–14 days out with a 34-hour reset at home

• Freight: No-touch dry van — live load/unload + drop & hook

• Running Area: 48-state OTR once training is complete

• Home Base: Chicago metro and suburbs

Hiring Requirements

• Valid CDL-A (recent CDL school grads accepted)

• Must be willing to run OTR for two consecutive weeks

• Must live within 200 miles of Chicago, IL

• Professionalism, safety mindset, and strong work ethic

Why This Trainee Program Stands Out

• Weekly pay from day one

• Structured mentor-based training

• Fast upgrade path to solo driver

• Stable freight and strong earning potential

• Long-term nationwide career opportunities

Now Hiring in the Greater Chicago Region

Accepting CDL-A trainees from Chicago and nearby ZIPs, including:
60629, 60632, 60618, 60411, 60506

If you’re in or near the Chicago metro area and want a real path into trucking, this program sets you up for long-term success.

Start Your CDL-A Career Today

Earn weekly pay, get hands-on training, and move into a high-earning solo OTR role.

Call: 719-301-6891

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