CDL-A Truck Driver Jobs in Chicago, IL
Chicago is the rail capital of the country and one of the biggest freight hubs in North America. More interstates and rail lines meet here than almost anywhere else, so a lot of the country's freight passes through.
Main highways: I-90, I-94, I-80, I-55 and I-294.
What Freight Moves Through Chicago
All six Class I railroads come into the Chicago area, and its intermodal yards rank among the busiest anywhere. The suburbs, especially along I-55 and I-80 in Will County, are packed with distribution centers. Freight here includes food and beverage, consumer goods, manufactured products and anything that's changing from rail to truck.
Types of Runs From the Chicago Area
Local drivers find intermodal drayage, rail ramp work and city delivery. Traffic and winter weather are part of the job. Regional lanes run across the Midwest to Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. OTR drivers can leave Chicago headed in every direction.
Every carrier is different, so pay, home time and equipment depend on the company and the account. Get the details in writing before you sign on.
How Road Ready Crew Helps Chicago Drivers
We're trucker-run, not a call center. You tell us what you need: home time, type of freight, the equipment you want and what you won't put up with. We match you with carriers that are hiring for that kind of seat. Listings change week to week, so we won't promise a job we don't have. Drivers never pay us. Carriers pay us when they hire.
Want to see what's open right now? Check our current CDL-A jobs, or read our driver tips and guides before you talk to a recruiter.
Chicago CDL-A Driver FAQ
Is Chicago good for intermodal jobs?
Chicago's rail yards make it one of the biggest intermodal markets around, so drayage and ramp work are common. Those jobs are often local. Apply and tell us you're interested, and we'll check what's hiring.
Does it cost me anything to use Road Ready Crew in Chicago?
No. Drivers never pay us a dime. Carriers pay us when they hire a driver we sent them.
Are there CDL-A jobs open in Chicago right now?
It depends on the week. Carrier openings around Chicago change all the time, and we don't promise a seat before we've talked to you. Fill out the driver form and tell us what you want, and we'll match you with carriers that are hiring for your kind of run.