Straight Truck Jobs in Chicago, 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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CDL-A Flatbed Drivers

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day 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....

Flatbed Owner Operators Needed.

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

FLATBED OWNER OPERATORS NEEDED. -loads directly from the customer, bypassing brokers. -loads pay $4-$5/mile, dedicated loads from Wheeling, IL, or GA-TX, NM -short runs max 300 miles -every day...

CDL-A Flatbed Driver - Earn $46,800-$78,000/Year - 4 Months Experience

  • Bellwood, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellwood, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

System Transport is Now Hiring Regional CDL-A Flatbed Drivers! Flatbed CDL-A Driver - Most Weekends Off! Earn $46,800 - $78,000 per Year - Full Benefits Now Hiring For: Experienced flatbed CDL-A...

Hiring Cdl-A Owner Operators Flatbed & Dry Van

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 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...

CDL - FLATBED Driver - 0.80$ all miles + 350$ FLAT on short runs

  • Hillside, IL (12 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillside, IL (12 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Flexible ELDs for your convenience No waiting on truck stops for loads 0.80$ per mile - all miles paid and 350$ FLAT on short loads - even if the load is 350 miles - you will still get paid 350$...

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

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 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...

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 (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 6 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...

Delivery Truck Driver / Merchandiser

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Ready to deliver smiles? Join NFI, a family-owned leader in logistics with over 90 years of experience. We're hiring local delivery box truck drivers to get food products on store shelves across...

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

  • Harwood Heights, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Harwood Heights, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 8 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...

Dedicated Flatbed Truck Driver Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Dedicated Flatbed Truck Driver | Chicago, IL $.66 CPM Equip.Type: Flatbed Home Time: Home Bi-Weekly Exp. Level: Experienced (6+ Months OTR) Search 328 Jobs Equipment & Tech

Now Hiring Conestoga Flatbed Drivers $0.80 Cpm!

  • Westchester, IL (12 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Westchester, IL (12 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago

NOW HIRING CONESTOGA FLATBED DRIVERS - $0.80 CPM! Nena Trucking INC image 1 of 4 compensation: 72 cents per mile employment type: job title: Company Driver Join Nena Trucking INC and get the...

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Salary for Straight Truck Jobs in Chicago, 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL
None
39.3%
1-2 years
31.7%
Less than 1 year
29.0%



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