We aim to fill dry van driver requests within 48-72 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.
Dry Van drivers in Illinois typically earn $54,000-$69,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Chicago and Rockford tend to offer the highest rates.
Dry Van 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 dry van 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 dry van 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, 6+ months OTR or regional, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America.