CDL-A Truck Driver OTR | 5 Days On / 2 Days Off in Chicago, Illinois at River Freight

CDL-A Truck Driver OTR | 5 Days On / 2 Days Off

BASE COMPENSATION

$1,600 per week guaranteed | Paid Weekly!

• No slip-seating
• Base hours: $23/hour. 70 paid hours per week.
• Earnings before taxes
• Contact Mallory at (779) 396-2725 and apply today!

EXTRA BONUSES

• $500 Driver Referral Bonus

$250 paid when your referred driver picks up their first load with us

$250 paid after your referred driver completes 60 days of service

• $50 / week in safety bonuses
• On time delivery and other bonuses and company rewards

Why work with us:

• Paid every Friday
• 48 hours uninterrupted at home every week
• Predictable schedules, consistent dispatch
• 100% no-touch freight
• Primarily drop-and-hook
• Full-time W-2 employment
• Brand-new International automatic sleeper trucks
• 2 weeks or more of paid time off per year
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare benefits
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & AD&D insurance
• Family business with respectful work environment and direct access to leadership
• Best-in-class dispatch team with solid experience actively supporting you at work 24-7.

What We're Looking For

• Valid CDL-A
• Minimum6 months of Class A tractor-trailer experience or semi-truck
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must meet company and DOT MVR requirements
• Must pass DOT physical, background check, and pre-employment drug test
• No CDL suspension or revocation and no failed/refused drug or alcohol tests within the last 5 years, subject to company requirements
• Must be able to use GPS, smartphones, handheld devices, and other technology
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Must be flexible with day, evening, night, and weekend schedules

What Youll Do

• Safely operate a Class 8 tractor on assigned long-haul routes.
• Transport Amazon freight safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Perform drop-and-hook operations.
• Haul dry vans and intermodal containers.
• Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Follow all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs and required transportation documentation.
• Communicate professionally with dispatch and operations throughout your trips.
• Properly inspect, maintain, and care for assigned tractor equipment.
• Maintain a professional and safety-focused approach while representing the company on the road.

More About Us

• We focus on providing drivers with dependable equipment, consistent freight, and a respectful work environment where drivers have direct access to leadership.
• You will not be employed by Amazon. Instead, you will work directly for River Freight LLC, a local transportation company that partners with Amazon.
• River Freight LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, sex (including sexual orientation), or genetic information (including family medical history).
• Ready to get started? Want to know more?
• Contact Mallory at (779) 396-2725 and apply today!