CDL Trucking Jobs in Illinois
Browse CDL driver positions in Illinois. Chicago-area local and Midwest regional routes for experienced drivers.
Driving work in Illinois
Illinois is the freight capital of the Midwest, centered on Chicago — the largest rail and intermodal hub in North America. More freight passes through the Chicago metro area than any other region in the country, and the concentration of rail yards, warehouses, and distribution centers creates enormous demand for CDL drivers. The I-80, I-55, and I-90 junctions converge in the Chicago area, linking the East Coast to the West Coast and the Gulf states to the Great Lakes. Beyond Chicago, the I-57 and I-74 corridors serve agricultural regions that generate significant grain, livestock, and equipment hauling demand.
Routes and freight to compare
CDL drivers in Illinois can find intermodal drayage positions servicing Chicago's massive rail yards, regional dry van and flatbed runs covering the Midwest, and local delivery work throughout the Chicago metro. Tanker drivers haul fuel, chemicals, and food-grade liquids from refineries and processing plants. Dedicated lanes between Chicago and cities like Indianapolis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Detroit are among the most heavily recruited corridors in the region. Owner operators and company drivers both have strong options, and the intermodal sector especially favors day-cab drayage drivers who want daily home time while still earning competitive mileage.
How to use this directory
CDL Jobs Center helps you tap into Illinois' massive freight market. Filter by intermodal, regional, OTR, or local positions and see which Chicago-area carriers and Midwest routes match your experience. Every listing includes pay details, home time expectations, and equipment information so you can compare opportunities across the state's key corridors and distribution hubs.
Illinois CDL job market snapshot
This snapshot uses active public listings from approved carriers. It changes as companies post or pause jobs and is separate from BLS wage data, which measures earned employee wages rather than advertised offers.
- Active listings
- 5
- Listed locations
- 3
- Listings showing pay
- 4
Most common route categories
- OTR: 3
- Dedicated: 1
- Regional: 1
Illinois CDL driver pay benchmark
The latest available BLS May 2025 estimate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois is a mean wage of $62,430 per year ($30.01 per hour), with a median annual wage of $60,320. This is a cross-industry employee wage benchmark, not a promise about any listing below; compare the written pay, home time, and benefits for each carrier.
- Mean annual wage
- $62,430
- Mean hourly wage
- $30.01
- Median annual wage
- $60,320
See the full CDL salary table for every state, percentiles, source details, and a gross-pay comparison calculator.
Current CDL jobs in Illinois
OTR Dry Van Driver
United Global Carrier - Verified
Illinois | $0.65/mile | OTR | Dry Van
We are United Global Carrier we are based in Itasca IL. We don't go to California, Oregon, Washington, and for New York we only go upstate so no New York City. We are currently looking for drivers who can run 2,500–3,500 miles per week. Our fleet includes 2018–2024 Freightliner trucks, and we haul dry vans only. Our terminal is located in Itasca. Drivers must be able to travel to Chicago for onboarding; travel expenses are reimbursed on the first paycheck. We offer $0.70 per mile, paid zip code to zip code, both empty and loaded. This is a 1099 position. You must have at least two years of experience of OTR. If you are interested, please call 773-627-5960 Ext 206
Owner Operator
United Global Carrier - Verified
Illinois | $2,000/week | OTR | Dry Van
We're currently looking for experienced owner-operators to join United Global Carrier, based in Itasca, IL. What we offer: Flexible home time No forced dispatch – you choose the loads that work best for you 1099 contractor position Supportive dispatch team focused on keeping you moving Company repair shop guaranteeing the best prices Plates Program (if interested) Weekly deductions: 12% company fee $200 trailer rental $250 cargo insurance $100 escrow for 25 weeks (total escrow: $2,500) If you're interested, send us a photo of your CDL so we can submit it to our insurance provider for approval. Once you're approved, we'll be happy to go over the onboarding process and get you on the road as quickly as possible. We'd love the opportunity to have you on our team. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Experienced CDL Driver
Twin Lake Trucking Inc
East St. Louis, IL | Regional | Dry Van
Twin Lake Trucking advertises jobs for experienced CDL drivers with competitive pay, full benefits, and a mentor program. The company careers page invites qualified drivers to apply for current driving opportunities.
FedEx CDL A Truck Driver - Teams
Contract Express Inc. - Verified
Chicago, IL | $0.70 - $0.82/mile | Dedicated | Drop and Hook
FedEx Contractor is looking for Class A CDL drivers with double/triple endorsement for dedicated TEAM position. Team runs available - Grayslake, IL - Hurricane, WV / Williamsburg, KY Monday 11pm - Saturday 10:30pm 2650 miles per week per driver Carol Stream, IL - Cambridge, OH Tuesday 3am - Saturday 9pm 2350 miles per week per driver Niles, IL - Brookville, PA Monday 11pm - Saturday 8:30pm 2500 miles per week per driver Few hours down time every night before the run starts again. Drivers use it to go home and rest or go workout. We hire "entry level" drivers straight from CDL school if school is approved by FedEx. Paid training. Paid vacation. Health and dental insurance available after 3 months of employment. Requirements: 1 Year of verifiable truck - trailer experience Clean MVR Apply here or call/text - 773-983-9295 / 773-656-5139
OTR Dry Van Driver
United Global Carrier - Verified
Illinois | $0.65/mile | OTR | Dry Van
We are United Global Carrier we are based in Itasca IL. We don't go to California, Oregon, Washington, and for New York we only go upstate so no New York City. We are currently looking for drivers who can run 2,500–3,500 miles per week. Our fleet includes 2018–2024 Freightliner trucks, and we haul dry vans only. Our terminal is located in Itasca. Drivers must be able to travel to Chicago for onboarding; travel expenses are reimbursed on the first paycheck. We offer $0.65 per mile, paid zip code to zip code, both empty and loaded. This is a 1099 position. You must have at least two years of experience of OTR. If you are interested, please call 773-627-5960 Ext 206
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