CDLA Truck Driver-Hiring New Grads

CDLA Truck Driver-Hiring New Grads


Company
America First Logistics
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
70K a year
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
Job Description:
OUR CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS EARN $70,000+ PER YEAR - HOME BI-WEEKLY!
We are seeking CDL A licensed truck drivers with 3 months of truck driving experience for regional and OTR routes. This is an excellent opportunity for drivers who want steady miles, and regular home time.
What We Offer:
• $70,000+ Per Year
• Starting pay at $.55 CPM
• Home Bi-Weekly
• 2,500+ Miles Per Week
• 99 % No Touch Freight
• 2020 and Newer Trucks With APU Units

Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonuses Available

We Invest in Our Drivers by Paying Competitive Wages to Reward Skill and Experience. Get Paid What You're Worth!

Job Requirements:
• Valid CDL A License
• Minimum 3 Months Verifiable Experience
• Clean MVR and Background
• Ability to Pass DOT Physical and Drug Screen

Wage Range: 0.43 - 0.64 per mile
General Description of Benefits: Major Medical, Paid Weekly, Paid Training, Hiring New Grads

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Quick answers about Packing Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
Q What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
Q What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
Q What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
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