Hire Dry Van Drivers in Illinois
Pre-screened dry van drivers in Illinois. Class A CDL holders with 6+ months OTR or regional experience. We aim to fill requests within 48-72 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$54,000-$69,000/year
Target Placement
48-72 hours
CDL Holders (State)
85,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Dry Van Driver Requirements in Illinois
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:6+ months OTR or regional
- Wage Range:$54,000-$69,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Clean CSA score (no critical violations in 24 months)
- Drop-and-hook experience preferred
- E-log compliance and Hours of Service familiarity
- Ability to secure 53-ft trailer loads per FMCSA guidelines
Illinois Market for Dry Van Drivers
Top Cities for Dry Van Hiring in Illinois
#1
Chicago
#2
Rockford
#3
Joliet
#4
Peoria
#5
Springfield
#6
Champaign
Employers Driving Dry Van Demand in Illinois
Amazon (15+ FCs)Caterpillar (Peoria)BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet)Walmart DCsADM (Decatur)
Why Hire Dry Van Drivers in Illinois
Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America
I-80/I-90/I-55/I-57 intersection creates the densest freight network
BNSF and UP rail hubs generate massive drayage demand
Manufacturing base provides consistent flatbed freight
Central location reaches 80% of US population within one day
What Our Dry Van Drivers Bring to Your Illinois Operation
- Consistent freight — dry van is the highest-volume equipment type
- No-touch freight available on most lanes
- Predictable weekly miles (2,200-2,800 OTR)
- Lower physical demand compared to flatbed or tanker
- Wide lane selection across all 48 contiguous states
Other Equipment Types in Illinois
Hiring Dry Van Drivers in Illinois — FAQ
We aim to fill dry van driver requests within 48-72 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Illinois, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Dry Van drivers in Illinois typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Chicago and Rockford tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van drivers in Illinois need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Illinois has 120+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for dry van driver demand in Illinois are Chicago, Rockford, Joliet, Peoria. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), Caterpillar (Peoria), BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet).
We recruit dry van drivers from across Illinois, a market of roughly 85,000+ CDL holders statewide and 120+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 6+ months OTR or regional, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America.