CDL Class A Local Driver, PM Shift No Weekends

Description

Steady work. A predictable schedule. A company that respects your time and experience.

JA Frate is a well-established transportation and logistics company serving the Chicagoland area through LTL, FTL, warehousing, distribution, and freight brokerage services. We are hiring a dependable CDL Class A Driver who values safety, professional service, and being part of a team that keeps freight moving.

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 2nd shift | Home every night | No weekends
Start time: 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.
Typical shift: 9–10 hours

Training: Your first week will be at our Crystal Lake home base terminal, with paid mileage provided.

Why drivers choose JA Frate: dependable work, local routes, consistent home time, strong benefits, and a team that knows your contribution matters.

Here, you are known, respected, and supported. Whether your priority is stability, work-life balance, a positive team, or long-term growth, JA Frate offers a place to build a rewarding career.

Established and growing: Serving customers since 1971 with the same dependable service and strong work ethic that built our reputation.

People-first culture: Work with teammates who care, take pride in what they do, and support one another.

Values that guide us: Integrity, customer focus, team before self, and optimism.

Work-life balance: Local driving, a Monday–Friday schedule, home every night, and no weekends.

Room to grow: Build your skills and your future with a company that continues to move forward.

Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.

Extra medical support: $1,500 HRA account for eligible medical expenses.

Retirement: 401(k) with company match after 90 days.

Company-paid protection: Life insurance provided by JA Frate.

Additional options: Voluntary life insurance, long-term disability, and Aflac.

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer or commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Complete local pickups and deliveries while providing professional, reliable service.
• Load, unload, and secure freight as needed.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.

• Valid CDL Class A license and at least two years of CDL A driving experience.
• Pickup-and-delivery experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are preferred and must be obtained within three months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong safety mindset, dependable work habits, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to meet company driving standards and pass all required screenings, including a drug screen, DOT physical, Functional Employment Physical, and participation in the random drug testing program.

If you want steady local work, reliable home time, strong benefits, and a workplace where your contribution is respected, JA Frate may be the right fit for you.