CPM
Earn based on dispatched miles.
Illinois CDL-A Jobs
High-Paying CDL-A Truck Driver Jobs in Illinois
Premium Express Trucking Inc. offers experienced CDL-A drivers competitive compensation, modern equipment, multiple pay structures and flexible home-time options from the Chicago and Illinois area.
Dry van $0.75–$1.05 CPM (up to $3,400/week). Flatbed $0.85–$1.45 CPM (up to $4,200/week). Compensation is not guaranteed and varies by experience, freight, schedule, mileage and performance.
Company Driver Pay
What CDL-A drivers earn at PEXT
Compensation varies depending on experience, position, freight, schedule and pay structure.
Dry Van
$0.75 – $1.05 Per Mile
Up to $3,400 / Week · 3,000 – 3,700 Miles / Week
Flatbed / Open Deck
$0.85 – $1.45 Per Mile
Up to $4,200 / Week · 3,000 – 3,700 Miles / Week
Percentage
Percentage-based compensation options are available for qualifying positions.
Weekly Minimum Guarantee
Eligible drivers may qualify for a minimum weekly guarantee after completing 3 months with Premium Express Trucking Inc.
Qualification and program terms apply.
See the full breakdown on our truck driver pay page.
Proof Points
Why drivers consider Premium Express Trucking
10+ Years in Business
Premium Express Trucking Inc. has operated in the trucking industry since approximately 2015.
Active Motor Carrier
USDOT 2589113 | MC 907914
Competitive Driver Pay
Dry van $0.75–$1.05 CPM. Flatbed $0.85–$1.45 CPM. Plus accessorial pay.
Modern Equipment
Late-model Volvo and Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks.
Home-Time Options
Weekly restart-at-home and OTR schedules available depending on position.
No Escrow
No escrow deduction for company drivers.
Recruiting Area
Truck driver jobs near Chicago
Premium Express Trucking recruits qualified CDL-A drivers from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding Illinois communities.
- Chicago
- Arlington Heights
- Hoffman Estates
- Schaumburg
- Palatine
- Buffalo Grove
- Northwest Chicago suburbs
- Surrounding Illinois communities
Our administrative and recruiting office is located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. We do not operate separate terminals in each community listed above — drivers from these areas are recruited through our Arlington Heights office.
Schedules
Home weekly or OTR
Home Weekly
Qualified positions may offer a 34-hour restart at home weekly.
OTR
For drivers who prefer staying out longer, OTR schedules are also available, with opportunities for additional miles.
Equipment
Modern equipment, maintained properly
- Volvo sleeper trucks
- Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks
- Primarily late-model equipment, 2023–2026 where applicable
- Professional maintenance program, approximately every 20,000 miles where applicable
- Driver-focused comfort for long runs
What Drivers Are Looking For
Straight answers to what drivers search for
Looking for a trucking company that pays well in Illinois?
Premium Express Trucking offers experienced CDL-A drivers different compensation opportunities based on freight type.
Dry Van drivers may earn approximately $0.75–$1.05 per mile, while Flatbed / Open Deck drivers may earn approximately $0.85–$1.45 per mile.
Actual pay depends on experience, schedule, freight, mileage and position.
Looking for a CDL job that gets you home for a weekly restart?
Premium Express Trucking offers qualifying positions designed around weekly 34-hour restart-at-home opportunities, along with OTR options for drivers who prefer staying out longer.
Home time depends on freight, driver location, HOS availability, weather and customer schedules.
Want strong miles without staying out for weeks?
Qualified Premium Express Trucking company drivers may run approximately 3,000–3,700 miles per week while choosing from weekly restart-at-home and OTR schedule options.
Actual mileage varies based on freight and operating conditions.
Want higher earning potential with Flatbed?
Experienced Flatbed and Open Deck drivers may earn approximately $0.85–$1.45 per mile, with potential earnings up to $4,200 per week at qualifying compensation and mileage levels.
Flatbed work may include securement and tarping responsibilities.
FAQ
CDL-A jobs in Illinois: common questions
- Does Premium Express Trucking hire CDL-A drivers in Illinois?
- Yes. Premium Express Trucking Inc. recruits qualified CDL-A drivers from Illinois and the greater Chicago area for company driver and owner operator opportunities.
- How much does Premium Express Trucking pay company drivers?
- Dry van company drivers generally earn $0.75 to $1.05 per mile with earning potential up to $3,400 per week. Flatbed / open deck drivers generally earn $0.85 to $1.45 per mile with earning potential up to $4,200 per week. Actual compensation depends on experience, freight, schedule, mileage and performance.
- Does Premium Express Trucking offer home-weekly CDL jobs?
- Weekly home restart opportunities are available for qualifying positions, including 34-hour restart options. OTR schedules are also available.
- What trucks does Premium Express Trucking operate?
- Premium Express Trucking operates late-model Volvo and Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks.
- Does Premium Express Trucking require escrow?
- Premium Express Trucking does not require an escrow deduction for company drivers.
- Where is Premium Express Trucking located?
- Premium Express Trucking Inc. has its administrative and recruiting office in Arlington Heights, Illinois and recruits drivers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding Illinois communities.
- Is Premium Express Trucking an active motor carrier?
- Premium Express Trucking Inc. operates under USDOT 2589113 and MC 907914.
- How many miles per week do drivers run?
- Qualified drivers may run approximately 3,000 to 3,700 miles per week depending on freight availability, schedule, HOS availability, home time and operating conditions.
- Does Premium Express Trucking pay layover and detention?
- Yes. Premium Express Trucking pays $150 guaranteed layover pay and $25 per hour detention pay on qualifying loads, plus extra stop pay. Flatbed drivers also receive $50 to $100 tarping pay on qualifying tarped loads.
- Does Premium Express Trucking offer flatbed jobs?
- Yes. Flatbed / open deck CDL-A positions are available at $0.85 to $1.45 per mile with tarping pay, and drivers can also choose dry van positions at $0.75 to $1.05 per mile.
- Does Premium Express Trucking use Bestpass or PrePass?
- Yes. Trucks are equipped with Bestpass tolling and PrePass weigh station bypass technology, with an approximate 90% bypass rate at eligible weigh stations.
- How do I contact Premium Express Trucking recruiting?
- Call 773-524-1043 or email info@pextinc.com. Recruiting hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM CT.
- Does Premium Express Trucking hire owner operators?
- Yes. Premium Express Trucking works with qualified owner operators for dry van and flatbed/open deck freight.
More questions and answers are on our CDL-A driver FAQ page.
Hauling with your own truck? Review our owner operator opportunities or learn more about our trucking company in Arlington Heights.
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.