CDL A Regional Truck Driver

CDL job in East Peoria, IL · Regional · Home weekends

Pay: $1,200–$1,800/wkRegionalHome weekendsClass A CDL required
Pay

$65,000 -$75,000 / year

Home Time

Home weekends

Experience

23 years of age 6 months' tractor trailer driving

Route Type

Regional

Benefits

Health insurance, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Pay

$1,200–$1,800/wk

Base location

East Peoria, IL

Home time

Home weekends

Route type

Regional

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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 East Peoria, 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

Medical, dental & vision
401(k) retirement plan

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this CDL job in East Peoria, 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: East Peoria, IL
  • Route type: Regional

Home Time

Home weekends

Hiring Process

  1. Apply — Submit your application online
  2. Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
  3. Background check — Standard DOT screening
  4. Start driving — Get on the road

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CDL Truck Driving Jobs in East Peoria, IL

East Peoria is a working-driver town: logistics, manufacturing, and retail distribution keeps freight moving across major regional interstates year-round. Most CDL openings around East Peoria, Illinois fall into three buckets — local home-daily, regional Illinois runs, and longer lanes built around regional runs across Illinois and neighboring states.

If you live in or near East Peoria, you can usually choose between staying close to home or running regional runs across Illinois and neighboring states. Pay in Illinois tracks national CDL averages, and experienced drivers — especially with hazmat, tanker, or doubles endorsements — see noticeably stronger offers from East Peoria-area carriers.

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