Straight Truck Jobs in Berkeley, IL

A Straight Truck, also known as a box truck or a cube van, plays an essential role in the transportation industry. These vehicles are crucial for local deliveries and short hauls, often carrying goods from warehouses to retail outlets, or delivering packages in urban areas. Straight Trucks are typically easier to navigate in congested areas compared to larger tractor-trailers, making them ideal for delivery in densely populated regions. They serve as a vital cog in the supply chain, ensuring the smooth and timely transportation of goods to their final destination.

To operate a Straight Truck, one must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - specifically a Class B CDL - or a specialized Straight Truck certification. Important skills for this role include the ability to operate and maintain the vehicle, strong spatial awareness for loading and unloading goods, as well as navigation and route planning skills. Prior job roles that can lead to this position may include a delivery driver, a warehouse worker, or a forklift operator, each providing relevant experience in handling goods, understanding delivery procedures, and operating commercial vehicles.

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Local Class B Flatbed Driver

  • Bolingbrook, IL (15 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (15 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Centerline is your one access point to limitless truck driving opportunities. Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life...

Flatbed Truck Driver - Home Weekends - Earn $100,000/Year + Benefits

  • Aurora, IL (19 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL (19 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Requirements: Valid Class A CDL 3+ months of driving experience preferred No recent DOT-reportable accidents or DUIs Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements Start Driving...

Hiring Cdl-A Flatbed Drivers

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 2 days ago

TCT Transportation invites experienced CDL-A Drivers to join our growing team! : Fast Onboarding - get rolling within days; Loads within 24 hours of onboarding guaranteed; Volvo & Freightliner...

Hiring Cdl-A Owner Operators Flatbed & Dry Van

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Join our growing team and take your career to the next level What We Offer: 88% of Load Revenue; Weekly Direct Deposit; Fast Onboarding - get rolling within days; Loads within 24 hours of...

Local CDL-A Flatbed Drivers / $1,000 - $1,600 Weekly / Home Daily

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Hiring Local Flatbed and Curtain Side drivers! Get Home Nightly! Pay ranges by location from $1,000 - $1,600 per week Monday - Friday schedule Home daily with weekends off No-touch freight and...

Dry Van, Amazon, Flatbed Drivers Needed Asap, Brand New Eqp

  • Lombard, IL (5 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (5 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Hiring CDL A OTR Drivers Amazon, Dry VAN, Flatbed Based in IL, Hiring Nationwide! ABM TRANS INC is actively hiring experienced CDL A drivers to haul Amazon freight. Office located in Illinois We...

Cdl Flatbed Truck Driver Needed Otr & Regional Call:314-600-4331

  • Orland Park, IL (19 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (19 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 3 days ago

CDL OTR & REGIONAL DRIVERS NEEDED PAY BY PERCENTAGE 30% Newway Trucking & Logistics is Looking to hire: OTR Drivers that stays at least 2 Weeks on the road, (Home time guaranteed) (Orland Park...

Flatbed Owner Operators wanted - Direct Loads - Low Miles - High Pay

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Established flatbed company out of La Porte Indiana is looking for owner ops to join our force. We have some direct loads with the biggest US steel companies. We offer shorter runs for higher pay....

Experienced Flatbed Driver Needed

  • Schiller Park, IL (3 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Schiller Park, IL (3 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 5 days ago

un Experienced Flatbed Driver Needed (Schiller Park) compensation: Pay: $55,836.00- $69,450.00 per year NB TOWING & RECOVERY LLC Be part of the NB Towing & Recovery team! Join our constantly...

CDL-A Flatbed Drivers: High Weekly Pay ($2,100 - $2,900) - Start ASAP!

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 6 days ago

the road driver, OTR, freight hauling, Class A CDL, truck leasing, independent driver, commercial driving, trucking company, lease to own truck driver, flatbed, dry van, reefer, regional trucking,...

CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

  • Bartlett, IL (16 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bartlett, IL (16 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Essential Duties and responsibilities Drive company vehicle to deliver food & restaurant items Complete pre-trip/post-trip inspections and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure that...

CDL-A - Dedicated Flatbed truck driver - Viracon

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications + Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). + Live within 50 miles of Des Moines, IA, Gary, IN or Sturtevant, WI. + Minimum 3 months of Class A driving experience....

CDL-A Flatbed Drivers

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Home Weekly - Regional CDL A Driver Average $1,700 Per Week **Pass-Through Opportunities Available** Annual Gross $98,000 27% of Gross Revenue & 50% of all Stop-Off and Detention Charges Full...

Class A Delivery Truck Driver

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering...

Hiring Drivers: Flatbed, Conestoga, Reefer,Dryvan $2200-$3000 weekly

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Berkeley, IL)
  • 13 days ago

We are hiring Drivers to join our team: Flatbed 30% or 75cpm plus 30$ tarp pay Reefer 65cpm Dryvan 30% from the gross 3500+ miles available Good equipment : Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth,...

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in Berkeley, 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 Straight Truck positions.



Highest Education Level

Straight Trucks in Berkeley, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.7%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Bachelor's Degree
11.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Straight Trucks in Berkeley, IL
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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