CDL-A Driver Job Questions & Answers

Premium Express Trucking Inc. offers experienced CDL-A drivers multiple compensation options depending on freight type, experience, position and schedule.

Dry Van company driver compensation ranges from approximately $0.75 to $1.05 per mile, with potential earnings of up to $3,400 per week.

Flatbed / Open Deck company driver compensation ranges from approximately $0.85 to $1.45 per mile, with potential earnings of up to $4,200 per week.

Actual compensation varies based on experience, freight, mileage, schedule, position, load requirements and other operating conditions.

Premium Express Trucking Inc. offers qualifying CDL-A positions with weekly home restart options while maintaining competitive mileage and compensation opportunities.

Qualified positions may offer a 34-hour restart at home each week. Actual home time depends on freight, driver location, hours of service, delivery schedules and operating conditions.

Premium Express Trucking recruits drivers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding Illinois communities.

Weekly restart-at-home positions are available for qualifying drivers. Many of these schedules are designed around returning home for a 34-hour restart before starting the next work week.

Exact arrival and departure times depend on freight, location, hours of service, weather and customer schedules, so weekend home time should not be represented as guaranteed for every load.

Dry Van company drivers may earn from approximately $0.75 to $1.05 per mile depending on experience, freight, schedule and position.

Potential earnings can reach up to approximately $3,400 per week or $15,000 per month at qualifying compensation and mileage levels.

Actual earnings vary and are not guaranteed.

Flatbed and Open Deck company drivers may earn from approximately $0.85 to $1.45 per mile depending on experience, freight, tarping requirements, schedule, position and mileage.

Potential earnings can reach up to approximately $4,200 per week or $17,000 per month at qualifying compensation and mileage levels.

Actual earnings vary and are not guaranteed.

Flatbed / Open Deck positions generally have higher earning potential because drivers may take on additional securement and tarping responsibilities.

Dry Van: $0.75–$1.05 per mile, up to $3,400 per week.

Flatbed / Open Deck: $0.85–$1.45 per mile, up to $4,200 per week.

The best option depends on the driver's experience, preferred freight type, schedule and willingness to handle flatbed responsibilities.

Qualified company drivers may run approximately 3,000 to 3,700 miles per week depending on freight availability, schedule, hours of service, home time, weather, loading and unloading times and other operating conditions.

Mileage is not guaranteed.

Yes. Premium Express Trucking offers $25 per hour for qualifying detention under the company's detention policy.

Qualification and applicable free-time requirements apply.

Yes. Qualifying company driver layovers are paid $150 under the company's layover policy.

Qualification and program terms apply.

Yes. Qualifying Flatbed / Open Deck tarped loads pay approximately $50 to $100 depending on the tarp and load requirements.

Additional stop compensation is available for qualifying multi-stop loads.

Exact compensation depends on the load and company policy.

No. Premium Express Trucking does not require an escrow deduction from company drivers.

Premium Express Trucking operates late-model Volvo and Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks, with equipment primarily from recent model years.

Equipment assignment varies by availability.

Premium Express Trucking provides Bestpass and PrePass technology for qualifying fleet operations, including electronic tolling and weigh station bypass functionality.

The fleet currently reports an approximately 90% bypass rate at eligible weigh stations. Actual bypass authorization varies by weigh station, vehicle, safety status, inspection requirements and other conditions.

Premium Express Trucking Inc. has its administrative and recruiting office in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

The company recruits qualified CDL-A drivers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, Northwest Chicago suburbs and surrounding Illinois communities.

Phone: 773-524-1043. Email: info@pextinc.com. USDOT: 2589113. MC: 907914.

Yes. Premium Express Trucking recruits qualified CDL-A drivers from Chicago and surrounding Illinois communities, including Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Buffalo Grove and the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

These are recruiting areas and should not be represented as separate company office locations.

Yes. Premium Express Trucking offers OTR positions in addition to weekly restart-at-home opportunities.

Drivers who prefer staying out longer may have opportunities to maximize available miles, depending on freight and operating conditions.

Dry Van positions offer strong mileage and competitive compensation without the securement and tarping responsibilities associated with Flatbed freight.

Flatbed / Open Deck positions can offer higher earning potential but may require cargo securement, tarping and additional physical work.

Premium Express Trucking offers both so experienced CDL-A drivers can choose the freight type that better fits their goals.

Drivers can complete the mobile-friendly application directly on the Premium Express Trucking website or call recruiting at 773-524-1043.

Applications submitted through the website are delivered directly to the Premium Express Trucking recruiting team.

The initial Premium Express Trucking driver application is intentionally short and can be completed from a phone.

Applicants provide basic contact information, CDL-A experience, location, preferred freight type, preferred schedule and any special requests.