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Driver Jobs in Chicago

555 open Driver positions in Chicago. Median salary $64,250. 15+ companies hiring. 93 new this week.

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Open Positions
$64,250
Median Salary
15+
Companies
0%
Remote
93
New This Week
181
Last 30 Days
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Latest Driver Jobs in Chicago

CDL-A Lease Driver - 2yrs EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - Suit
Suit
📍 Chicago 📅 4 days ago
Class A CDL Lease Driver - 2yrs EXP Required - OTR - Dry Van - Suit
Suit
📍 Chicago 📅 4 days ago
Hazmat - CDL-A Company Driver - 1yr EXP Required - Regional - Tanker - $1.7k - $2k per week - H/N En
Quality Carriers
📍 Chicago 📅 4 days ago
CDL-A Semi-Local Truck Driver - Frequent home time (60064)
J.B. Hunt Transport
📍 North Chicago 📅 4 days ago
CDL-A Semi-Local Truck Driver - PTO accrues from day one (60088)
J.B. Hunt Transport
📍 North Chicago 📅 4 days ago
Regional CDL-A Driver - 401(k) with company match (60632)
J.B. Hunt Transport
📍 Chicago 📅 4 days ago
Regional CDL-A Driver - Consistent Freight (60415)
J.B. Hunt Transport
📍 Chicago Ridge 📅 4 days ago
Regional CDL-A Driver - 401(k) with company match (60415)
J.B. Hunt Transport
📍 Chicago Ridge 📅 4 days ago
Regional CDL-A Driver - PTO accrues from day one (60632)
J.B. Hunt Transport
📍 Chicago 📅 4 days ago
CDL-A Semi-Local Truck Driver - 401(k) with company match (60064)
J.B. Hunt Transport
📍 North Chicago 📅 4 days ago

💰 Salary Breakdown

Based on 2 positions with reported salaries (0% of listings).

10th percentile (Entry)$56,850
25th percentile$59,625
Median (50th)$64,250
75th percentile$68,875
90th percentile (Top)$71,650
Average$64,250

📊 Market Activity

93 posted in the last 7 days
📅 181 posted in the last 30 days
🏠 1 remote/hybrid (0%)

Driver Job Market in Chicago (2026)

The Driver job market in Chicago is highly active, with 555 open positions across 15+ employers. Hiring momentum is strong, with 181 new listings in the past month and 93 in the last week alone.

What Can You Expect to Earn?

The median salary for Driver roles in Chicago is $64,250, with most positions paying between $59,625 and $68,875. Top performers can earn $71,650 or more at the 90th percentile. Note that 100% of listings in this market don't disclose salary, so actual compensation varies — especially for negotiable roles. For higher compensation, consider Springfield where the median is $83,400.

Skills That Employers Want

Analysis of job descriptions in Chicago shows the most requested skills are Customer Service, Warehouse, Forklift, Logistics, and CDL. Including these keywords in your resume can significantly improve your ATS match rate. Our Driver resume example shows how to integrate these naturally.

Who's Hiring?

The most active employers for Driver positions in Chicago include AllTruckJobs, Grubhub, J.B. Hunt Transport, Jimmy John's, and Cooperidge Consulting Firm. Use JobsChat AI to filter by specific companies or discover employers that match your preferences.

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