CDL-A Regional Driver

Home Time: Home every other weekend (48-hour reset) | Pay: $1,450–$1,850 per week
Freight: No-touch general commodity freight | Location: Chicago, IL 60601

• Established regional freight network
• No-touch general commodity loads
• Freightliner or Kenworth late-model equipment
• Scheduled every-other-weekend home time

Regional freight demand and dependable dispatch support help CDL-A truck drivers maintain productive schedules while earning $1,450–$1,850 per week. No-touch freight and planned home time add a practical balance to this full-time driving position.

HWY Express is hiring experienced CDL-A truck drivers to operate within an established freight network. Drivers primarily run east of I-35 with access to broader freight opportunities when additional coverage is needed.

Pay & Home Time

Consistent earning opportunities are paired with a scheduled 48-hour reset.

• Earn $1,450–$1,850 per week with CPM-based pay and weekly direct deposit
• Home every other weekend for a full 48 hours

Regular resets provide planned time at home while the freight network supports productive mileage during the weeks drivers are on the road.

Freight & Routes

The primary operating area is east of I-35, with occasional runs throughout all 48 states based on freight demand. Drivers have access to a mix of regional freight and longer runs without NYC routing.

• No-touch freight with customer-handled loading and unloading
• No NYC routes

This setup allows drivers to focus on driving while working across established freight lanes.

Equipment

Operate 2021 or newer Freightliner or Kenworth tractors designed for dependable performance on regional and longer-distance runs. Late-model equipment provides a reliable working environment throughout the week.

Benefits and Driver Extras

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, a 401(k) with a 4% company match after 6 months, $300 orientation pay for the 3-day program, and referral bonus opportunities.

Driver Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A license
• Minimum 3 months of tractor-trailer driving experience within the last 36 months; regional or local experience qualifies

HWY Express is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.