CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver: Avg $1,700/wk & $2,500 Bonus

CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver: Avg $1,700/wk & $2,500 Bonus

Chicago, United States

Company
U.S. Xpress
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
1.6K–2.2K a week
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Indeed
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Job Description
U.S. Xpress is excited to offer a high-earning dedicated opportunity that gets you home weekly, while hauling everyday family goods across IN, MI, IL, OH, and WI. This role is an excellent match for drivers who appreciate the human-touch side of the job, as you’ll be interacting and working directly with our customers during deliveries. Because this position includes driver unloads, you’ll earn an industry-leading $0.80–$0.86 CPM, ensuring your effort is rewarded on every run. With 24/7 driver support and a tenured operations team in your corner, you’ll always have the backup you need to keep things moving. If you take pride in representing your company well and want to bring home strong, consistent pay, this opportunity delivers exactly that.

Pay:
• $2,500 Sign On Bonus
• $0.80 - $0.86 per mile
• Average $1,600 - $1,800 per week
• Top earners average $2,200 per week
• Earn $80k - $115k+ Annually
• Unload & Backhaul Pay

What We Offer:
• Consistent Miles
• Home Weekly
• 100% Touch Freight
• 24/7 Driver Support
• Paid Vacation

Route:
• Reliable routes delivering to IN, MI, IL, OH, and WI

Equipment:
• Newer Equipment Averaging 36 Months

Benefits:
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance with prescription benefits for employees and dependents
• Paid vacation after 1 year
• 401(k) Match
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Health Care & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 Driver Support
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Orientation
• Convenient Home-Base Terminals
• Home Weekly with this truck driving job
• Drivers average $97,500/yr!

Qualifications:
• Must have Class A License (CDL A) & 21 years or older.
• Must have 3 months of verifiable experience
• Paid Orientation - upon completion and hired.
• Drivers can earn trip pay based on a calculation of dispatched miles that ranges from $.80 to $.86 cpm depending on route and experience.
• No more than 1 CMV on-road preventable accident in the last 2 years. No major CMV preventable accidents in the last 5 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years.
• No DUI/DWI within the past 5 years, or 10 years if the offense occurred while holding a CDL.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test. No drug related conviction within the past 5 years, or 10 years if the offense occurred while holding a CDL. No positive/refused tests in the past 10 years with CDL-A/CLP.
• SAP drivers are not eligible for hire.
• Bonus payouts subject to qualifications. Ask a recruiter for details.
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Quick answers about Driver Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum wage for driver jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026, applying to all non-exempt drivers including delivery and light truck drivers. Drivers paid by mileage or commission must earn at least this amount for all hours worked, with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. 29 states plus DC have higher rates, such as $16.00 per hour in California.
Q What is the median annual salary for heavy truck drivers in the US in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $57,800 as of May 2025 data projected for 2026. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $41,200, while the highest 10 percent earn more than $82,900. Annual wages range from $45,000 for entry-level to $75,000 for experienced drivers with CDL endorsements.
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As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2B visa is available for temporary non-agricultural driver jobs, with a FY2026 cap of 66,000 visas plus up to 64,716 supplemental, totaling 130,716. Employers must obtain temporary labor certification from DOL before USCIS petition filing, valid for up to 12 months. Processing fee is $460 per petition as of 2026.
Q What eligibility criteria like education or experience are needed for truck driver jobs?
As per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, no postsecondary education is required, but a high school diploma or GED is preferred by most employers. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is mandatory, with many jobs requiring 1-2 years of experience or 160-hour training program completion. Interstate drivers must pass DOT medical exam every 24 months.
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