CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Hillside, IL

A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Truck Driver plays a critical role in the transportation industry by ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods. Their tasks include planning routes, inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods). It is their responsibility to manage loads, keep logs of their activities, report any incidents or issues encountered, and maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude. CDL Truck Drivers are key links in the supply chain, as they facilitate the movement of goods from manufacturers to consumers, impacting sectors such as retail, food services, and manufacturing.

Prior to becoming a CDL Truck Driver, an individual might have held roles such as a delivery driver, warehouse worker, or freight handler. These positions provide the necessary experience in handling goods, understanding delivery protocols, and operating within the logistics sector. In addition to prior experience, a CDL Truck Driver must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and often undergo further specialized training depending on the type of materials they transport. Essential skills for this role include a solid understanding of road safety, excellent time management to ensure timely deliveries, mechanical knowledge to perform basic vehicle maintenance, and physical stamina to manage long hours on the road.

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Now Hiring Otr Cdl Class A Drivers.

  • Bolingbrook, IL (14 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (14 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Solo drivers with Class "A" CDL wanted for Over the Road position....

CDL Truck Driver - Home Daily - Earn an Avg. of $103k/Year + Benefits

  • Mount Prospect, IL (13 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (13 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Sysco is Now Hiring Local CDL-A Delivery Drivers! Earn an Average of $103,000 Annually* Home Daily - Comprehensive Benefits We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and...

Hiring Otr Cdl Class - A Drivers

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Drive with Us: Join MPL Express as a CDL Class A Driver! Are you a CDL Class A driver looking for a fulfilling job with great pay? Your search ends here! What We Offer: Attractive Compensation:...

Flatbed Cdl-A Truck Driver Needed. Lease Available.

  • Westmont, IL (6 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Westmont, IL (6 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

NOW HIRING: FLATBED DRIVERS AG Expedited, a well-established and reputable company operating since 2010, is seeking experienced, professional, and reliable company drivers and owner-operators to...

CLASS "A" CDL INTERMODAL Owner Ops Needed / Home Nightly / Free Plate Program

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

We are busy and getting busier, and we have immediate openings for SAFE, professional, and dependable Class A owner-operators and Class A drivers who know the importance of safety, communication,...

Flatbed Cdl-A Drivers Wanted Earn $8-12K No Escrow Qucikstart

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

LEASE TO OWN | WALK AWAY LEASE | NO ESCROW Ready to stop driving someone elses truck? Join Hamro Expedite and start building real equity with our driver-first Lease-to-Own Program! NO Credit Check...

CDL Class A Drivers OTR 0.70 CPM

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

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NOW HIRING CDL CLASS A DRIVERS. OTR OR REGIONAL. UP TO .65cpm

  • Bolingbrook, IL (14 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (14 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Solo drivers with Class "A" CDL wanted for Over the Road or REGIONAL....

Hiring Otr Cdl Class - A Drivers

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

- + : , , : (2018 - 2023) 2018 - 2023) : - Live pick-ups/deliveries & ready trailers on the East coast and around Midwest (NJ, MD, PA, DE, MI, WI, IN, IA, IL, OH) 5-6 days on the road and 34 hour...

Cdl A Drivers Earn More With Super Egos App $0 Down Trucks

  • Cicero, IL (7 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Cicero, IL (7 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

NEW TERMINAL IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA SUPER EGO OWNER OPERATOR'S APP AVAILABLE NOW! ORIENTATION can be held in Chicago, IL or Jacksonville FL SUPER EGO HOLDING is offering a lease purchase program...

Truck Driver - Elwood Dedicated Fleet

  • Wilmette, IL (17 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Wilmette, IL (17 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Truck Driver - Elwood Dedicated Fleet Company: Roehl Transport Location: Wilmette, IL Date Posted: 6/26/25, 4:25 AM This dedicated truck driving job offers no-touch freight (you're not loading or...

CDL-A Lease Truck Driver

  • Highland Park, IL (22 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL (22 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

A CDL Truck Drivers can own a 2022 or newer Automatic Freightliner Cascadia....

Dedicated CDL-A Truck Driver - Average $75,000 to $85,000 Per Year

  • Naperville, IL (13 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Naperville, IL (13 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 1 day ago

A CDL Acceptable driving record& A recent graduate of a truck driving school or verifiable tractor-trailer experience& Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable...

Truck Driver

  • Lake Zurich, IL (24 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (24 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 2 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Truck Driver: Drive a truck. Unload truck. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working...

Class C Driver STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVER- TEC - Melrose Park, IL.

  • Melrose Park, IL (3 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (3 miles from Hillside, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Class C Straight Truck - Melrose Park, IL. CXI Trucking Melrose Park, IL 60160 USA Compensation $25.00/hour Dedicated Account Paid Overtime after 40 hours 40 hour Guarantee 6AM START. Day shift...

Demographic Data for Hillside, IL

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Hillside, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for CDL Truck Driver positions.

Highest Education Level

CDL Truck Drivers in Hillside, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
4.5%
Some College
3.7%
Some High School
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CDL Truck Drivers in Hillside, IL
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%

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