$0.51 – $0.55 per mile, depending on experience $0.05/mile performance bonus after 10,000 miles/month. Example: If a driver runs 11,000 mil…
OTR
401(k)
$60,000–$85,000/yr
Pekin, IL
Schedule varies
OTR
Job Description
NOW HIRING – Company Drivers | Long Haul, Intermediate, Opportunities Available. COMPANY DRIVERS
Pay
$0.51 – $0.55 per mile, depending on experience $0.05/mile performance bonus after 10,000 miles/month. Example: If a driver runs 11,000 miles , the $0.05 bonus applies to all 11,000 miles . Stop
pay: $30 per stop (between first and last stop) Detention
pay: $25/hour after the first 2 hours
Benefits
Paid vacation starting after your 1st year Paid holidays 401(k) Insurance options available Requirements: 23+ years of age Recent over the road tractor-trailer experience (training may be available) Clean motor vehicle record No DUI / DWI in last 5 years No felonies in last 5 years Ability to pass D.O.T. drug screen and physical Guymon, O Ready to get started? Apply today!
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Requirements
CDL Class
Class A CDL
Experience
1+ year preferred
Age
Min 23
MVR
Clean record
Common Routes near Pekin, Illinois
I-55, I-57, I-70, I-74, I-80
Equipment & Fleet
Late-model Class A equipment
ELD-equipped · Automatic available · Late-model fleet
Benefits & Perks
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this CDL job in Pekin, Illinois pay?▾
Pay on this position is $60,000–$85,000/yr. Final offer depends on experience, endorsements, and route.
What CDL class is required?▾
A valid Class A CDL with a clean MVR and current DOT medical card is required.
How quickly will I hear back after applying?▾
K&J Trucking typically responds to qualified applicants within 1–2 business days.
Does this company hire out-of-state drivers?▾
Yes — K&J Trucking hires drivers from Illinois and surrounding states for this lane.
Location & Routes
- Base city: Pekin, IL
- Route type: OTR
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard DOT screening
- Start driving — Get on the road
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CDL Truck Driving Jobs in Pekin, IL
Pekin is a working-driver town: logistics, manufacturing, and retail distribution keeps freight moving across major regional interstates year-round. Most CDL openings around Pekin, Illinois fall into three buckets — local home-daily, regional Illinois runs, and longer lanes built around regional runs across Illinois and neighboring states.
Drivers domiciled in Pekin have a real advantage: they can pick up local accounts tied to logistics, manufacturing, and retail distribution or jump on regional boards covering regional runs across Illinois and neighboring states. Newer CDL holders typically start on dedicated Illinois routes before stepping up to longer lanes.