New CDL-A drivers based near Springfield entering this regional fleet typically run between 2,200 and 2,500 miles per week after completing the training program, with home time every two weeks while hauling dry van freight across a consistent Midwest freight network. Drivers in the Springfield area operate through established regional lanes serving Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with steady freight demand supported by long-term shipper partnerships. This account operates primarily within a 500 mile radius of Chicago and provides reliable miles for new CDL-A drivers beginning their driving careers.
Driver Pay
$0.56–$0.64 CPM once drivers complete the training program
Average weekly earnings between $1,500 and $1,600
Driver performance bonus program available
$15 stop pay when applicable
Freight Network
Dry van freight operating throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
100% no-touch freight
Combination of drop and hook freight, live loads, and live unload deliveries
Freight lanes run within a 500 mile radius of Chicago
Stable freight volumes with consistent customer demand
Home Schedule
Home every two weeks
Consistent regional Midwest routes
Drivers based near Springfield operate predictable freight lanes
Training Program for New CDL Drivers
This position is open to drivers who recently obtained their CDL and need over-the-road experience.
Valid Class A CDL required
Minimum 120 hours completed at an accredited CDL training school
3–5 week paid training program with an experienced company mentor
Training includes safety procedures, ELD usage, trip planning, and company operations
Drivers transition to solo driving based on performance and readiness
Truck Fleet
Late-model Freightliner and Kenworth tractors
Automatic and 10-speed transmissions
Average tractor age approximately 1.5 years
Assigned trucks once drivers move to solo status
Many trucks equipped with inverter or APU
Benefits
Benefits begin after 30 days
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
$300 paid orientation paid on first paycheck
Travel and lodging provided for orientation
Driver Requirements
Must be at least 21 years old
Valid Class A CDL required
Minimum 6 month of recent TT experience
Must have held a valid U.S. driver's license for at least 12 consecutive months
Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening hair and urine
Stable work history preferred
Qualified applicants will be contacted by our recruiting team with additional details about the training program and routes.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.