Modern Volvo sleeper truck at a lit terminal at night

Company Drivers

Dry van or flatbed — your miles should pay

Dry van $0.75–$1.05 CPM. Flatbed $0.85–$1.45 CPM. Layover, detention and tarp pay included.

Company Driver Pay

Choose your freight. Choose your earning potential.

Dry Van or Flatbed. Different work, different earning potential. Choose the position that fits your experience and goals.

Dry Van

$0.75 – $1.05 Per Mile

Weekly
Up to $3,400 / Week
Monthly
Up to $15,000 / Month
Miles
3,000 – 3,700 Miles / Week

Dry van compensation depends on experience, freight, schedule, mileage, performance, position and available loads.

  • Modern Volvo and Freightliner sleeper trucks
  • 3,000–3,700 weekly miles depending on freight and schedule
  • Home-time options
  • OTR options
  • No escrow
  • Layover pay
  • Detention pay
  • Extra stop pay
  • Bestpass tolling and weigh station bypass technology
  • 24/7 operational / ELD support where applicable
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Flatbed / Open Deck

$0.85 – $1.45 Per Mile

Weekly
Up to $4,200 / Week
Monthly
Up to $17,000 / Month
Miles
3,000 – 3,700 Miles / Week

Flatbed compensation depends on experience, freight, schedule, mileage, load requirements, tarping, performance and available loads.

  • Higher earning potential
  • Flatbed / open deck freight
  • Tarping pay
  • Extra stop pay
  • Layover pay
  • Detention pay
  • Modern equipment
  • 3,000–3,700 weekly miles depending on freight and schedule
  • Bestpass tolling and weigh station bypass technology
  • Home-time and OTR options
  • No escrow
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Compensation and mileage are not guaranteed and vary based on experience, position, freight availability, rates, schedule, location, load requirements, performance and other operating conditions. Weekly and monthly figures represent potential earnings at qualifying mileage and compensation levels.

Dry Van vs Flatbed at Premium Express Trucking

Dry van offers strong mileage and competitive compensation without tarping requirements. Flatbed and open deck positions can offer higher earning potential because drivers take on additional securement and tarping responsibilities.

Premium Express Trucking offers both options so experienced CDL-A drivers can choose the type of freight and compensation structure that fits them best.

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Accessorial Pay

You should get paid when your time gets used

Miles matter. So does the time you spend waiting, tarping and handling additional stops.

$150

Layover Pay

$150 layover pay when qualifying layover conditions are met.

$25 / Hour

Detention Pay

$25 per hour for qualifying detention after the applicable free-time period.

$50 – $100

Flatbed Tarping Pay

Flatbed drivers receive $50–$100 for qualifying tarped loads depending on tarp/load requirements.

Extra Stop Pay

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

Sleeper truck running highway miles at dusk

Weekly Miles

Miles that actually move your paycheck

3,000 – 3,700 Miles / Week

Qualified drivers may run approximately 3,000–3,700 miles per week depending on freight availability, schedule, HOS availability, home time, weather, loading/unloading and operating conditions.

Bestpass + PrePass

Less time at the scale. More time moving.

Electronic tolling, toll management, weigh station bypass where eligible, less unnecessary stopping and easier highway operations.

Tolling

Electronic tolling and toll management through Bestpass.

PrePass

PrePass transponder technology for eligible highway operations.

Weigh Station Bypass

Weigh station bypass where eligible — less unnecessary stopping.

Approx. 90% Weigh Station Bypass Rate

Our fleet currently reports approximately a 90% bypass rate at eligible weigh stations using PrePass / bypass technology. Actual bypass authorization varies by station, vehicle, safety status, inspection requirements and other conditions.

Driver Benefits

What you get on the road

No Escrow

No escrow deduction — keep more of what you earn.

Modern Trucks

2023-2025 Volvo and Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks.

Home Weekly Option

34-hour restart at home weekly.

OTR Option

Stay out longer when you want to maximize miles and earnings.

Bestpass & PrePass

Electronic tolling and weigh station bypass where eligible.

Accessorial Pay

Layover, detention, tarping and extra stop pay on qualifying loads.

Consistent Miles

3,000-3,700 miles per week depending on freight and schedule.

24/7 Support

Operational and ELD support where applicable.

See more on CDL-A jobs in Illinois or review our owner operator program.

Referral Program

One good driver can pay you for a year

Refer a qualified driver to Premium Express Trucking Inc. and receive referral bonuses paid throughout the driver's first full year with the company.

Referral eligibility, payout schedule, and program terms apply.

$3,000

Up to $3,000 Per Driver

Dry Van or Flatbed. Your move.

Flatbed / Open Deck

$0.85–$1.45 CPM

Up to $4,200/week

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Prefer to talk first?

Call 773-524-1043

Recruiting / Office Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Sunday
Closed

Or email info@pextinc.com

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Driver FAQ

Questions Drivers Actually Ask

Straight answers about pay, miles, home time, equipment and working with Premium Express Trucking.

Is Premium Express Trucking a high-paying trucking company in Illinois?

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.

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What trucking company in Illinois offers weekly home time and strong pay?

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.

Can I be home every weekend with Premium Express Trucking?

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.

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How much can a Dry Van driver make with Premium Express Trucking?

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.

Dry Van Driver Jobs

How much can a Flatbed driver make with Premium Express Trucking?

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 Driver Jobs

Which pays more at Premium Express Trucking: Dry Van or Flatbed?

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.

How many miles can Premium Express Trucking drivers run per week?

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.

Does Premium Express Trucking pay detention?

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

Qualification and applicable free-time requirements apply.

Does Premium Express Trucking pay layover?

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

Qualification and program terms apply.

Does Premium Express Trucking pay Flatbed drivers for tarping?

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

Does Premium Express Trucking pay for extra stops?

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

Exact compensation depends on the load and company policy.

Does Premium Express Trucking require escrow from company drivers?

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

What trucks does Premium Express Trucking operate?

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

Equipment assignment varies by availability.

Does Premium Express Trucking provide PrePass?

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.

Where is Premium Express Trucking located?

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.

Does Premium Express Trucking hire drivers near Chicago?

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.

Does Premium Express Trucking offer OTR jobs?

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.

What is the difference between Premium Express Trucking Dry Van and Flatbed jobs?

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.

How do I apply for a driving job with Premium Express Trucking?

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.

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How quickly can I apply?

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.

See every answer on the CDL-A driver FAQ page, or view the dry van job details and flatbed job details.

Ready to see if PEXT is a fit?

Send a short application or talk with recruiting directly — most questions are answered on the first call.