$65,000 -$75,000 / year
Home weekends
23 years of age 6 months' tractor trailer driving
Regional
Health insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
$1,200–$1,800/wk
South Pekin, IL
Home weekends
Regional
Job Description
REGIONAL JOBS OPEN NOW FOR CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS! Family-owned McLeod Express is now hiring for CDL-A regional truck driver jobs with weekend home time and excellent earning potential! Advantages and earnings include: Home weekends! $65,000 -$75,000 / year $1,000 orientation pay Pay Protection of $1,000/week Late-model equipment Generous bonus programs for longevity, safety, referrals & more! Holiday & vacation pay TRUE open-door policy Company matched 401(k) plan Full health insurance benefits including health, dental, vision. Voluntary benefits including: Driver's Legal Plan, short & long-term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance; voluntary life and AD&D insurance LARGE CUSTOMER BASE From Kansas to New Jersey, Michigan to Georgia – we have a wide variety of freight opportunities! Majority of freight in THE POWER 5 states: Missouri Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Qualifications: Current CDL-A At least 23 years of age 6 months' tractor trailer driving experience Good MVR and work history No drug misdemeanors within 5 years No felonies within 10 years If you've been driving for a mega-carrier, there's one thing you can be sure of: They aren't focused on the driver. Mega-carriers focus on their customers and forget that Class A truck drivers make their business possible. You won't find that at McLeod Express! As a family-owned, family-focused, family-driven company, we are committed to offering CDL-A regional truck driving careers with weekend home time, stable freight and excellent earning power while making safety a top priority. Step back from making a mega-carrier mistake and take a closer look at the difference it makes to work with the driver and family-focused team as a CDL-A regional truck driver at McLeod Express!
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Requirements
CDL Class
Class A CDL
Experience
1+ year preferred
Age
Min 23
MVR
Clean record
Common Routes near South 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 South Pekin, Illinois pay?▾
Pay on this position is $1,200–$1,800/wk. 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?▾
McLeod Express typically responds to qualified applicants within 1–2 business days.
Does this company hire out-of-state drivers?▾
Yes — McLeod Express hires drivers from Illinois and surrounding states for this lane.
Location & Routes
- Base city: South Pekin, IL
- Route type: Regional
Home Time
Home weekends
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 South Pekin, IL
CDL truck driving jobs in South Pekin, Illinois are shaped by the freight that moves through major regional interstates. Carriers running out of South Pekin routinely post openings for local home-daily routes, regional drivers covering regional runs across Illinois and neighboring states, and OTR positions tied to logistics, manufacturing, and retail distribution.
Whether you want to be home every night in South Pekin or run regional Illinois all week, the mix of logistics, manufacturing, and retail distribution keeps freight steady. CDL Class A holders with a clean MVR and 1+ year of OTR tend to clear the highest pay around South Pekin, Illinois.