Local CDL-A Owner-Operator – Chicago, IL

Local CDL-A Owner-Operator – Chicago, IL
Average Annual Earnings: $145,000
Top 10% of Earners: $150,000
Local Intermodal | Flexible Scheduling

Are you an owner-operator looking for a strong earning opportunity in the Chicago area? This local intermodal position offers excellent income potential, flexible scheduling, and consistent freight moving containers between rail yards and customer locations.

Position Details
Average annual earnings: $145,000
Top 10% of drivers earn up to $150,000
Activity-based pay program
Mileage paid using Rand McNally miles, loaded or empty
CPM plus fuel surcharge based on the national average
$70 drop-and-hook pay
Additional pay opportunities for detention, Hazmat, live loads, and other activities
Approximately 900 miles per week
Approximately 17 loads and 22 stops per week
Primarily operates within 150 miles of Chicago
Service area includes Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
Schedule
Owner-operators set their own schedules.
Weekend work is available.
Operations run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Local work with the opportunity to be home daily.
Requirements
Valid CDL-A
Minimum 6 months of driving experience
Owner-operator with your own tractor
Tractor must be a 2001 model or newer.
Hazmat endorsement required within 60 days of orientation.
Must live within approximately 30 miles of the Chicago terminal.
All truck decals must be removed before arriving for the first day.
Truck must pass inspection and have no active check-engine light.
Equipment Requirements
Day cab or sleeper tractor accepted, provided it meets equipment requirements.
53-foot intermodal containers.
Truck must be available for inspection and equipment installation.
Installation typically takes 48–72 hours.
Owner-operators must arrange their own truck parking. Trucks cannot be parked at the terminal during time off.
Drivers based out of Elwood must have parking available for both their truck and a trailer.
Owner-Operator Expenses
Base plates, permits, and tolls are the contractor’s responsibility.
Optional weekly toll deduction: $150
Optional weekly plates deduction: $40
Orientation
Orientation takes place in Chicago.
Tractor inspection is required at the Chicago terminal.
Tractor must be dropped off for equipment installation.
Orientation pay: $500 flat rate.
No mileage reimbursement for travel to orientation.
Required documents for orientation:

Bill of sale
Vehicle title
Form 2290 in the driver’s name
Location: Chicago, IL

This is an excellent opportunity for established owner-operators looking for a high-earning local intermodal operation with flexible scheduling.

Interested? Reach out for more information and details on getting started.