Loading, Please wait..!!
CDL A Owner Operator
-
Posted on: Oct 19, 2026
-
Chicago, Illinois
-
Onsite
-
Full-time
Curious about compensation?
Explore the historical salary trends, average pay, and estimated compensation for CDL A Owner Operator roles in Illinois.
View Salary Guide →Find your match !
Job Title :
CDL A Owner Operator
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Chicago Illinois United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
Job Requirements:
- At least 23 years of age
- 2 years verifiable Class A CDL tractor-trailer experience, including 6 months with the trailer type being hauled
- Current DOT physical
- Not prohibited in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
- No more than 100 CSA points
- Tractor model year 2000 or newer
- Must meet ARL Transport's IBE qualification standards
Job Description:
CDL-A OWNER OPERATOR - LOCAL INTERMODAL
HOME DAILY JOLIET/ELWOOD, IL & SURROUNDING AREA
General Express " a division of ARL Transport- $2,500 - $3,500
Gross weekly settlement
The Run
Local intermodal: in and out of the rail yards every day " no over-the-road, no weeks away from home.
Service area: IL, IN, WI, IA and MI. About 95% of our freight has you home daily.
Freight mix: domestic containers, import/export intermodal rail, and depot moves in marine and domestic containers.
Load types: live load, live unload, and drop-and-hook.
Specialty work: some containers are refrigerated, and we haul ISO tanks for operators with tanker experience.
Compensation
$2,500 - $3,500 per week in gross settlement revenue. This is the typical weekly range for owner operators running a full schedule " before fuel, insurance, maintenance and other business expenses. Actual earnings vary based on loads accepted, hours run, and equipment.
Programs & Support
- Lease purchase options
- Bobtail and physical damage insurance
- IFTA program, IRP plate program, and PrePass
- Company depot, maintenance and warehousing operation in Joliet, located between G4 and BNSF LPC
Requirements
- At least 23 years of age
- 2 years verifiable Class A CDL tractor-trailer experience, including 6 months with the trailer type being hauled
- Current DOT physical
- Not prohibited in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
- No more than 100 CSA points
- Tractor model year 2000 or newer
- Must meet ARL Transport's IBE qualification standards
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Tanker endorsement or ISO tank experience " opens up additional freight
- Prior intermodal or rail yard experience
APPLY TODAY
https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/arltransport?r=1820
Questions? Call the Joliet terminal direct: 815-714-2845 or 815-207-1461
Wage Range: 2500 - 3500 Weekly USD
General Description of Benefits: Lease Purchase Options! Bobtail and Physical Damage Insurance. IFTA Program, IRP Plate Program, Pre-Pass Program + more!
Similar Jobs You May Be Interested In
CDL-A Regional Owner Operator - Chemicals
Semi Truck Owner-Operator CDL Class A | OTR
Semi Truck Owner-Operator CDL Class A | OTR
Class A CDL - OTR $1000-$1625+ Sap Friendly Owner Operator- Lease Purchase Also
CDL Class A OTR Hazmat Tanker Owner/Operator-Propane & Butane (UN1075) (Gary)
Class A CDL - OTR $1000-$1625+ Sap Friendly Owner Operator- Lease Purchase Also
CDL A Drivers, Company, Lease and Owner Operator Positions
Class A CDL - OTR $1000-$1625+ Sap Friendly Owner Operator- Lease Purchase Also
Class A CDL - OTR $1000-$1625+ Sap Friendly Owner Operator- Lease Purchase Also
Class A CDL - OTR $1000-$1625+ Sap Friendly Owner Operator- Lease Purchase Also
CDL A Owner Operator
Class A CDL Owner Operator - 2yrs EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - $4k - $9k per week
Position Details
Posted:
Oct 19, 2026
Reference Number:
aad19e7f0495901f
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Chicago
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
Share this job:
Please wait..!!

