Job Snapshot
Weekly Pay Target $1,250–$1,550
Hourly Rate $26–$30 / Hr
Home Frequency Daily
Route Type Local Dedicated Shuttle
Equipment Day Cab Tractors + 53' Dry Vans
Freight Touch Mostly Drop & Hook
Hiring Area Joliet & SW Chicago Suburbs
Orientation Paid
Position Overview
Midwest Warehouse Logistics is hiring CDL-A drivers for warehouse shuttle work out of our Joliet logistics campus. This is straight local dedicated work moving sealed dry van trailers between distribution centers, cross-docks, and storage yards in the southwest Chicago metro area.
You'll handle short runs between Joliet, Elwood, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Plainfield, and Shorewood facilities. Most of the day involves trailer swaps, yard positioning, and keeping freight flowing through the network. No customer deliveries or unloading — just moving trailers between warehouses.
This is day cab work with daily home time. Runs stay inside the Joliet industrial corridor using I-55, I-80, and I-355.
Schedule & Dispatch Loop
Shifts follow warehouse hours, typically Monday through Friday with possible weekend work during peak volume. Start times vary but many runs begin early morning. Expect 45-55 hours most weeks depending on freight and overtime.
Home Time: Every Day
Typical Shift: 10-12 hours
Work Pattern: Local dedicated warehouse schedule
Weekend Work: Occasional based on volume
Typical Day Behind the Wheel
You start with a pre-trip inspection on your day cab tractor at the Joliet yard. Dispatch gives you a list of trailer moves for the shift. You'll pull loaded or empty trailers, run short hops to nearby facilities, drop them, and pick up the next one.
A lot of the day is spent doing yard checks, backing into docks, and coordinating with warehouse teams. You verify seals and trailer condition before every move. Most afternoons you finish your assigned runs and head home.
Route Coverage & Operations
Primary Area: Joliet / Southwest Chicago Suburbs
Key Locations: Elwood, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Plainfield, Shorewood
Main Highways: I-55, I-80, I-355
Trip Type: Short shuttle runs
Hiring Area
We are hiring drivers who live within reasonable driving distance of the Joliet logistics campus. Priority goes to applicants in Joliet, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Plainfield, and surrounding southwest suburbs.
Hiring Radius: 50 miles from Joliet terminal
Tractor Features & Fleet Specifications
Tractors: Freightliner Cascadia, International LT, Volvo VNL day cabs
Transmission: Mostly automatic with some manuals
Fleet Mix: Newer and mid-age day cab units
Policy: Assigned tractors based on seniority where possible
Compensation & Base Earnings
Hourly Rate: $26–$30 per hour
Weekly Estimate: $1,250–$1,550 based on 45-55 hours
Overtime: Available after standard threshold
Annual Estimate: $62,500–$77,500
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often will I be home? A: Every day after your shift
Q: Is this mileage paid or hourly? A: Hourly pay with overtime
Q: What kind of equipment will I drive? A: Day cab tractors pulling 53' dry vans
Q: Do I need to unload freight? A: No, most work is drop and hook
Local Driver Market & Regional Economy
Joliet sits in one of the strongest logistics markets in the Midwest. The area serves as a major hub for intermodal, warehousing, and distribution supporting the entire Chicago region. I-55, I-80, and surrounding industrial parks keep freight moving year-round.
CDL-A drivers who live in the Joliet area have steady opportunities in local and dedicated work. Warehouse shuttle positions like this one provide the stability many drivers want — consistent hours, daily home time, and no long-haul fatigue. The southwest suburbs continue to grow as more distribution centers open.
