CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Illinois

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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Class A CDL Tanker Driver

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CDL Class A driver 2nd (Smart Logistics) Early AM

  • Oak Park, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Oak Park, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Keywords: truck driver, driver, local truck driver, delivery driver, cdl, class a cdl driver, hiring immediately. If interested, please email us today. We look forward to talking to you. Call....

CDL Class A driver 2nd (Smart Logistics) Part time

  • Oak Park, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Oak Park, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Friday through Monday local only Based in Bolingbrook, IL Keywords: truck driver, driver, local truck driver, delivery driver, cdl, class a cdl driver, hiring immediately....

Great pay up to 30% from gross for company driver this!Depends on the routes (short or long) - 2500$-4000$ our Drivers make estimated NET weekly and more (Our drivers make this month more than a...

CDL-A - Van Truckload Driver Instructor

  • Joliet, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Van Truckload Driver Instructor Home time: Daily Experience: 12 months or greater CDL experience Job overview Be accountable for coaching, mentoring and on-boarding new driver associates while...

Owner-Operator Tanker Truck Driver

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Average revenue range: $190,000-$280,000 Overview All-In Revenue: Select loads with an all-in rate - no need to calculate fuel or accessorials. Self-dispatch: Pick your loads, home time, lanes and...

Driver CDL A

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Driver CDL A (Chicago) Canoe Trucking compensation: Driver tiempo completo o parcial; pago por hora, carga o peso employment type: job title: Driver CDL Driver: Domp Truck, Flatbeth Phone 773 983...

Mon-Fri CDL-A Drivers $1250-$1700/week

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Mon-Fri CDL-A Drivers $1250-$1700/week (Cicero, IL) Aim Transportation Solutions compensation: $1,250 - $1,700/week, plus $5,000 sign-on bonus employment type: job title: CDL-A Truck Driver...

Intermodal Truck Driver

  • Markham, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Markham, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Intermodal Truck Driver (Markham) Lashley Transportation compensation: 1200-1500 a week employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Truck Driver Local & Regional Intermodal Monday -...

CDL A Company Drivers - Local Make up to $31 an hour

  • South Holland, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • South Holland, IL
  • 9 hours ago

CDL Call today - Don't Delay!...

Regional Cdl A Driver Wanted

  • Justice, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Justice, IL
  • 9 hours ago

REGIONAL CDL A DRIVER WANTED (Justice) compensation: per mile employment type: job title: driver Trucking Company looking for Regional CDL A Truck Driver 1000 mil radius For more information...

Truck Driver

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

at RFS Group Inc. in West Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description - Drive trucks to transport and deliver products, or other materials; - Check all loads and related documentation for...

OTR CDL-A driver, reefer experience

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 9 hours ago

OTR CDL-A driver, reefer experience GLMR INC compensation: based on experience employment type: job title: OTR Driver CDL-A WHAT WE OFFER: We have excellent equipment and looking for excellent...

OTR Semi Truck drivers needed SAP FIRENDLY

  • Alsip, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Alsip, IL
  • 9 hours ago

OTR Semi Truck drivers needed SAP FIRENDLY Euro Freight Inc compensation: Average gross 8.000$ or 0.55-0.60c per mile all miles paid or 0.65-0.70c for team miles employment type: job title: Class...

Class A Tanker Drivers Needed

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

W2 Account Drivers will get home every 7-10 days Drivers will average $1400-$1500 weekly 0.62 -0.67 (cpm is based on verified t/t experience) Load/Unload: $25/Load event; $25/Unload event Steady...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for CDL Truck Driver Jobs in Illinois

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 Illinois offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.0%
Bachelor's Degree
15.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
4.4%
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 Illinois
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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