Class A CDL Driver | Earn $1,756/Wk Avg + Up to $2,000 Summer Bonus

4th Day Trucking

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Rockford, IL Until 10/5/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

CDL-A Regional Driver | Mon–Fri or Tue–Sat Schedules + Up to $2,000 Summer Bonus!

Looking for a reliable regional route where you actually get your weekends back? Join our dedicated Joliet fleet to run consistent Midwest loops, lock in a fixed 5-day schedule, and take your truck home with you on days off.

The Pay & Perks:

  • Average Earnings: $1,756 weekly average ($91.3K target per year)
  • High Mileage Rates: Earn $0.82 to $0.88 CPM based on your experience
  • Extra Cash Incentives: Up to $2,000 Summer Retention Bonus + $150/day Mentor Pay
  • Per-Load Breakdown: $340 load pay (~3 turns/wk) + $25 backhaul pay
  • Benefits Included: Full medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, and cash referral rewards

Schedule & Route Setup:

  • Your Choice: Pick a Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday shift
  • Weekend Home Time: Guaranteed 34-hour reset every week (Sat/Sun or Sun/Mon)
  • Operating Territory: WI, IA, MN, MI, IN, and Northern KY
  • Equipment: Automatic 53' sleeper truck (park at home allowed)

Driver Qualifications & Hiring Criteria

  • Experience Requirement: Minimum 3 months of verifiable Class A CDL experience in the last 6 months.
  • Licensing & Physicality: Active Class A CDL, valid DOT Medical Card, and physical ability to perform roller hand-unloads at retail stops.
  • Screening: Clean MVR & background check. Must pass standard pre-employment DOT drug screening (urine & hair).
  • To Apply: Hit Apply Now with your contact info and a recruiter will call or text you within 24 hours to go over the details!
About this role

Summary

Drive regional routes, earn weekly pay, enjoy weekends off, with bonuses and benefits.

Job title

Class A CDL Driver

Experience level

3+ months

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Rockford, IL; remote work not allowed

Salary

Average Earnings: $1,756 weekly average ($91.3K target per year) High Mileage Rates: Earn $0.82 to $0.88 CPM based on your experience Extra Cash Incentives: Up to $2,000 Summer Retention Bonus + $150/day Mentor Pay Per-Load Breakdown: $340 load pay (~3 turns/wk) + $25 backhaul pay

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Class A CDLDOT Medical Cardphysical abilityclean MVRbackground checkdrug screening

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

regional routetruck drivingCDL-A
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rockford, IL, USA

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