Class A CDL - Local Intermodal truck driver

CDL Apprenticeship Program | Top drivers earn up to $100,000

Average pay: $1,180-$1,450 weekly

Home time: Daily

Experience: No CDL

Job ID: 211311

Overview

• Haul freight containers secured to company-owned chassis.
• 95% no-touch freight that is mostly drop-and-hook.
• Drive a tractor from Schneider's pool of 150+ day cabs. No assigned trucks.
• Drive in and out of railyards within 225 miles of Chicago, IL.

Pay and bonus potential

• Mileage (practical miles) and load pay.
• Longevity bonus: Earn 3% of annual gross pay each year.
• Earn at least $900 in weekly guarantee pay during your first 120 days.
• Paid orientation.
• Paid time off after 6 months, plus 6 days of holiday pay per year.

Qualifications

• Individuals looking to obtain their Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Individuals who currently have Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) from their State of residence.
• Tanker endorsement required after hire.
• HazMat endorsement required after starting — Schneider’s self-paced online certification training will help you secure it.
• Live within 50 miles of Chicago, IL and live in Illinois.

Additional benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Company-paid CDL training options: tuition reimbursement ($200/month) or CDL Apprenticeship Training* (paid six-week training at a Schneider facility).
• Credit for Military Experience and Military Apprenticeship programs, plus more military benefits.
• Leading equipment and technology specs designed for driver comfort.
• See full list of driver benefit package.

*CDL Apprenticeship Training (CAT) Program participants: Per Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regulations, if your employment with Schneider terminates within 6 months after the date you are certified as having passed the CDL skills test, the IDOT will require you to get retested to maintain your CDL classification.

More reasons to choose Schneider Intermodal driving

• Less wasted time – 100% company-owned chassis reduce time at the rail yard and increase earning potential.
• New equipment – Day cabs and sleeper trucks come with automated transmissions and average 3 years of age.
• Constant support – Leaders and dispatch provide 24/7/365 operational and maintenance support.

Schneider uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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