OTR Class A CDL Driver Job in Chicago, IL (Avg $85k/yr)
Company
Koch Trucking
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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OTR Class A CDL Driver Job - Chicago, Illinois
Club Car
CDL-A Truck Driver – Specialized Division
Average annual earnings: $85K
Starting pay: $0.57 - $0.59 CPM
Drivers with passports and deliver to Canada earn an additional $0.01CPM
Average miles/week: 2200-2400
Top performer earnings: $95K
Home time: Out 10-14 days based on location
Sign-on bonus: $3,000
Drop ($4/loaded/unloaded car) and stop ($30/stop) pay
Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadias come equipped with
Refrigerators, leather interior, Double curtain wrap, double bunks, built-in inverters and other driver friendly features
All expenses paid orientation in a luxury hotel: Appling, GA
Looking to add some excitement to your …
Club Car
CDL-A Truck Driver – Specialized Division
Average annual earnings: $85K
Starting pay: $0.57 - $0.59 CPM
Drivers with passports and deliver to Canada earn an additional $0.01CPM
Average miles/week: 2200-2400
Top performer earnings: $95K
Home time: Out 10-14 days based on location
Sign-on bonus: $3,000
Drop ($4/loaded/unloaded car) and stop ($30/stop) pay
Volvo 860 and Freightliner Cascadias come equipped with
Refrigerators, leather interior, Double curtain wrap, double bunks, built-in inverters and other driver friendly features
All expenses paid orientation in a luxury hotel: Appling, GA
Looking to add some excitement to your …
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What is the federal minimum wage for commercial truck drivers in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for drivers in United States is $7.25 per hour as of January 2026. Drivers must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What work visa is required for non-US citizens to work as truck drivers in the United States in 2026?
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What documents are required to apply for driver positions through official US government channels in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a completed I-9 form, valid CDL, Social Security card, and driving record from the state DMV dated within 30 days. Background checks via FBI fingerprinting are mandatory for hazmat endorsements.
