Job Snapshot
Weekly Pay Target $1,250 – $1,550
Hourly Rate $27 – $31 / Hr
Home Frequency Home Daily
Route Type Local LTL Pickup & Delivery
Equipment Day Cab Tractors + Pup Trailers
Freight Touch Level Palletized Dock Delivery
Schedule Mon-Fri, Early AM Starts
Experience 12+ months CDL-A preferred
Position Overview
We're hiring experienced CDL-A drivers for local LTL pickup and delivery work out of our Joliet Freight Hub. You'll handle scheduled freight runs serving the southwest Chicago corridor — Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Shorewood, Lockport, and nearby industrial areas.
This is straight local work with day cab tractors and pup trailers. Most days involve multiple dock stops moving palletized manufacturing parts, industrial supplies, packaged goods, and general LTL freight. Drivers are home every night after completing their route.
Primary service area covers the southwest Chicago industrial zones along I-55, I-80, and I-355 corridors. Expect typical Chicago-area traffic, dock appointments, and a mix of live loads and drop-and-hook opportunities.
Schedule & Dispatch
This is a local position with home daily resets. Drivers typically start early morning from the Joliet terminal and complete their deliveries before returning in the afternoon or early evening.
Weekly Shift: Monday – Friday
Daily Shift Window: 8–10 hours typical (OT available)
Typical Daily Start Time: Early morning dispatch
Home Time: Home Daily
Typical Day
Your shift starts with a pre-trip inspection on your assigned day cab tractor. You'll pick up your manifest, hook to your first trailer or pups, and head out on local runs. Most mornings include a mix of pickups and deliveries at warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers around the Joliet area.
Expect multiple stops per day involving backing into docks, checking freight, handling paperwork, and coordinating with receivers. Traffic on I-55 and local roads can be heavy, especially during morning and afternoon rushes. You return to the terminal at the end of the shift to drop equipment and complete logs.
Route Coverage & Operations
Active Driving Territory: Southwest Chicago Metro (Joliet area)
Primary Corridors & Highways: I-55, I-80, I-355, local industrial roads
Core Delivery Cities: Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Shorewood, Lockport
Traffic & Route Challenges: Heavy Chicago metro traffic, dock congestion, winter weather impacts
Freight Specifications
Primary Commodities: Palletized manufacturing components, industrial supplies, packaged goods, warehouse transfers
Cargo Securing System: Dry van and pup trailer configurations
Load Profile: LTL palletized freight
Standard Trailer Length: 28' & 33' pups, occasional 48'/53' vans
Hiring Area
We are hiring drivers who live within a reasonable commute to the Joliet Freight Hub. Priority given to drivers familiar with southwest Chicago traffic patterns and local delivery work.
Primary Hiring Cities: Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, and surrounding Will County areas
Hiring Radius Limit: 50 miles from Joliet terminal
Equipment & Fleet Specifications
Tractor Fleet: Freightliner Cascadia, Volvo VNL, International LT day cabs
Transmission Setup: Mostly automatic with some manuals
Fleet Age: Mixed model years in active service
Assigned Tractors: Available based on seniority and performance
Fleet Maintenance & Service Program
We handle routine maintenance at our Joliet facility to keep equipment on the road. Drivers report issues immediately and we work to minimize downtime on local routes.
Active Support Line: 24/7 roadside support
Repair Hub Locations: Joliet terminal
Compensation & Earnings
Hourly Rate: $27.00 – $31.00 per hour
Overtime: After standard threshold
Average Weekly Earnings: $1,250 – $1,550 based on 45–50 hours
Annual Pay Potential: $62,500 – $77,500
Payroll Schedule: Weekly direct deposit
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the home time for this position? A: Home daily after completing local deliveries
Q: Is this mostly dock work or linehaul? A: Local P&D with multiple dock stops each day
Q: What are the weekly earnings? A: $1,250 – $1,550 based on hours and overtime
Q: Do you need LTL experience? A: Helpful but not required — safe dock and city driving skills matter most
Local Driver Market & Regional Economy
Joliet sits in one of the strongest logistics markets in the Midwest. Proximity to major intermodal facilities, warehouses, and manufacturing keeps freight volumes steady year-round. Drivers in this corridor benefit from consistent local work without the long-haul grind.
The southwest Chicago area offers plenty of CDL-A local opportunities. With strong retail, manufacturing, and distribution activity, qualified drivers who know the local docks and traffic patterns stay busy. This LTL P&D role is a solid fit for drivers wanting home every night while staying active in a busy freight environment.
