Hire Step Deck Drivers in Illinois
Access our pool of pre-screened step deck drivers in Illinois. Class A CDL holders with 1+ years step deck or flatbed experience experience, placed within 72-120 hours.
Demand
very high
Adj. Wage
$62,000-$79,000/year
Placement
72-120 hours
State Pool
85,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Step Deck Driver Requirements in Illinois
Credentials Needed
- CDL Class:Class A
- Endorsements:None required
- Experience:1+ years step deck or flatbed experience
- Wage Range:$62,000-$79,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
- Step deck loading and height clearance awareness
- Experience with ramp loading of machinery and equipment
- Knowledge of axle weight distribution on two-level decks
- Comfort with oversized loads and permit routes
Illinois Market for Step Deck Drivers
Top Cities for Step Deck Hiring in Illinois
#1
Chicago
#2
Rockford
#3
Joliet
#4
Peoria
#5
Springfield
#6
Champaign
Employers Driving Step Deck Demand in Illinois
Amazon (15+ FCs)Caterpillar (Peoria)BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet)Walmart DCsADM (Decatur)
Why Hire Step Deck 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 Step Deck Drivers Bring to Your Illinois Operation
- Premium rates — step deck commands $0.03-$0.08/mile over flatbed
- Less competition for specialized loads
- Growing demand as industrial equipment shipments increase
- Many loads are shipper-loaded, reducing physical demands
- Diverse cargo keeps routes and work engaging
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Hiring Step Deck Drivers in Illinois — FAQ
Our typical placement time for step deck drivers is 72-120 hours. In Illinois, where demand is very high, availability may be tighter — we recommend submitting requests as early as possible.
Step Deck drivers in Illinois typically earn $62,000-$79,000/year. This reflects the state's very high demand level and the Class A requirement. Chicago and Rockford tend to offer the highest rates.
Step Deck 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 step deck driver demand in Illinois are Chicago, Rockford, Joliet, Peoria. Major employers driving this demand include Amazon (15+ FCs), Caterpillar (Peoria), BNSF Logistics Park (Joliet).
Our Illinois step deck driver pool draws from 85,000+ CDL holders statewide. We deliver a 69% turnover rate versus the 91% industry average, saving you the $8,000-$12,000 cost of replacing a driver. Chicago is the #1 intermodal hub in North America.