Pre-screened car hauler drivers in Illinois. Class A CDL holders with 2+ years car hauler-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 96-144 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$66,000-$84,000/year
Target Placement
96-144 hours
CDL Holders (State)
85,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Car Hauler Driver Requirements in Illinois
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:2+ years car hauler-specific experience
Wage Range:$66,000-$84,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Multi-car carrier loading sequence mastery
Vehicle damage prevention and inspection documentation
Height-clearance awareness — loaded car haulers are tall
Dealer lot and auction yard navigation experience
Illinois Market for Car Hauler Drivers
Top Cities for Car Hauler Hiring in Illinois
#1
Chicago
#2
Rockford
#3
Joliet
#4
Peoria
#5
Springfield
#6
Champaign
Employers Driving Car Hauler Demand in Illinois
Amazon (15+ FCs)Caterpillar (Peoria)BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet)Walmart DCsADM (Decatur)
Why Hire Car Hauler Drivers in Illinois
Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America
I-80/I-90/I-55/I-57 intersection creates the densest freight network
BNSF and UP rail hubs generate massive drayage demand
Manufacturing base provides consistent flatbed freight
Central location reaches 80% of US population within one day
What Our Car Hauler Drivers Bring to Your Illinois Operation
Top-tier per-mile rates in the trucking industry
Consistent demand — new and used vehicle transport is constant
Less physical labor — no hand loading or tarping
Specialized skill commands premium pay and respect
Many lanes follow predictable seasonal patterns (spring demand surge)
We aim to fill car hauler driver requests within 96-144 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In Illinois, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Car Hauler drivers in Illinois typically earn $66,000-$84,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Chicago and Rockford tend to offer the highest rates.
Car Hauler drivers in Illinois need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. Illinois has 120+ CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for car hauler driver demand in Illinois are Chicago, Rockford, Joliet, Peoria. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), Caterpillar (Peoria), BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet).
We recruit car hauler drivers from across Illinois, a market of roughly 85,000+ CDL holders statewide and 120+ CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 2+ years car hauler-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America.