Straight Truck Jobs in Calumet City, 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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Dedicated Flatbed truck driver - Metrie Top drivers earn up to $95,500 Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus

  • New Lenox, IL (22 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Lenox, IL (22 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Live within 50 miles of New Lenox, IL. Need CDL training?...

CDL-A - Dedicated Flatbed truck driver - Metrie

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 1 day ago

. + 100% no-touch loading/unloading but drivers will be required to strap down freight. + 3-4 loads per week with 5-7 stop-offs per load. + Drive within the northern part of the Midwest....

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

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 2 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 - Dedicated Flatbed truck driver - Viracon

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 2 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 (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 3 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...

Reefer & Flatbed Owner Operator $7,100-$10,000 Weekly Gross

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

A CDL Driving Experience Overall safe driving record HOW TO APPLY Call to speak with one of the owners of the company at ... or ..., ext.2 - We are here to share all the information with you....

CDL-A Home Weekly Driver- Flatbed

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Location Flatbed Network Route Type Regional Equipment Type Flatbed $5,000 Sign-on bonus Home Weekly for 34-48 Hours Percentage Pay 27-30% per load based on your production Drivers near you...

Hiring Cdl-A Owner Operators Flatbed & Dry Van

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 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...

Solo Driver-Flatbed-Lease to Purchase

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Earn Up to 82% from the Gross with our Lease to Purchase program! Become an Owner Operator in 1 year! - Get 80% from the Gross + 2% Performance Bonus! - FREE Cargo & Liability - FUEL Card Discount...

URGENT: Flatbed Drivers - Take Home $3,000 Weekly - Paid Weekly

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Take home up to $2,500-$3,000 Weekly: WE APPROVE YOU WITHIN 24 HOURS - START EARNING FAST MINIMUM 2 YEARS OTR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED NO SAP OTR FLATBED DRIVERS COMPANY DRIVERS 2 Years of OTR Class A CDL...

Hiring Cdl-A Flatbed Drivers

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 5 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...

Dedicated CDL-A Flatbed Drivers - Home Weekly - Avg. $75k/Year

  • Crown Point, IN (19 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Crown Point, IN (19 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 6 days ago

A CDL Acceptable driving record Able to perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) Meet all DOT qualifications Pass a DOT physical, including DOT drug screen...

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

  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (20 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 9 days ago

un Hiring Drivers: Flatbed, Conestoga, Reefer,Dryvan $2200-$3000 weekly (Chicago) Bestwayrecruiting image 1 of 2 compensation: $2200-$3000 employment type: experience level: mid level job title:...

Hiring Cdl Class A Otr Flatbed Drivers!

  • Willowbrook, IL (21 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (21 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 9 days ago

un HIRING CDL CLASS A OTR FLATBED DRIVERS! (Willowbrook, IL) Niki Express Inc compensation: 30% of the gross employment type: job title: Truck Drivers - CDL (Class A) - OTR We are currently...

Regional CDL-A Flatbed Driver - Home Weekly - Average $1,275/Week

  • Darien, IL (24 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Darien, IL (24 miles from Calumet City, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Roehl Transport is Now Hiring Regional CDL-A Flatbed Drivers! Now Hiring Flatbed CDL-A Truck Drivers! Top 50% of Drivers Average $1,470 Weekly - Be Home Every Week (Mostly Weekends) Take Home...

Demographic Data for Calumet City, IL

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in Calumet City, 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 Calumet City, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.8%
Associate's Degree
11.9%
Bachelor's Degree
11.1%
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 Calumet City, IL
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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