CDL-A DOD Team Dry Van Driver - 48-Foot Van Freight

Go Career Choice

Chicago, IL

Chicago-area ready-made teams can run company dry van team freight with DOD clearance support, Hazmat freight, and $4,000–$5,000 team weekly guarantee. Pay and Team Earnings • $0.85 per loaded mile and $0.80 per empty mile • Per diem adds $0.17 per mile • With per diem, loaded miles are listed at $1.02 and empty miles at $0.97 • Company team retention package pays up to $19,000 over two years, split between drivers • Estimated team weekly guarantee: $4,000–$5,000 Schedule and Home Time • Company teams are asked to stay out 3 weeks at a time • Option to stay home for 1 week • Other home-time options may include 2 weeks out with 2 days off, 3 weeks out with 6 days off, or 6 weeks out with 2 weeks off • There are no set lanes Benefits • Retention bonus package up to $19,000 per team over two years • Company covers 80% of medical insurance cost • Dental, vision, and disability policies available • 401(k) with employer match • 7 paid holidays Freight and Operating Area • All drivers and teams can expect to transport hazardous materials • No hazardous waste • Freight is heavy in the Midwest • Most loads average 20,000 pounds or less • Mostly 48-foot vans, some 53-foot vans, and a few flatbeds • Dry van is the primary equipment type for this posting • DOD-sensitive freight across all 48 states, excluding California hiring Equipment • Governed at 68 MPH • Thermo King APU • 2000w inverter • 72-inch sleeper • Lytx safety system • No inward or outward cameras • Freightliner company trucks Responsibilities • Run as a ready-made CDL-A team • Haul DOD-sensitive and Hazmat freight safely • Keep trip updates, paperwork, and secure-load communication current • Follow clearance, security, and freight-handling procedures Qualifications • No more than 3 jobs in the last 5 years • Must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain DOD security clearance • No felonies at all • Zero-tolerance DUI policy • No SAP drivers • No reckless or careless citations • No more than 3 violations in the last 5 years • No more than 2 accidents in the last 5 years Orientation and Clearance • DOD clearance must be completed before orientation • Clearance process can take 1–4+ weeks; average timing may run 4–6 weeks after fingerprinting • The company arranges and pays for the DOD clearance process • Most onboarding can be completed online • On-site orientation is usually 1 day in South Point, OH 45680 • Drug test is urine only Fast Track Hiring • Submit your application for this route • A recruiter reviews your experience, location, schedule needs, and route fit before moving you forward • You can check application status and next steps from your driver dashboard