Long-Haul Drivers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management9%OTR8%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Bachelor's degree17%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
J B Hunt
Tyson Foods
Time at current job
1-2 years56%2-5 years33%More than 5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,827 profiles for Long-Haul Drivers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Long Haul Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $97,049 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,059 – $127,176 yearly
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Regional Intermodal Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL aClass DAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass E+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOTRSchedule ManagementDriver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT (Department of Transportation) RegulationsTruck DrivingCustomer ServiceDrivingAir Brake EndorsementTransportation Safety Regulations+12 moreSkills
OTROrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsGeneral Freight TransportationTruck driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseCDL aHazmat EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCDL aDrivingCommercial DrivingTruck Driver Class A
Elmwood Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementClass DDoubles/Triples Endorsement+11 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOTRRoute PlanningDriver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementNCCER CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEnd DumpTime ManagementLeadershipDecision MakingConstruction Project ManagementLocal driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOTRLeanADPPayroll SystemsPayroll
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What's the average time to fill a long haul driver role?
The average time to fill a long haul driver role is 149 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do long-haul drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a long haul driver include: communication skills, time management and OTR.
What licenses or certifications are common for long-haul drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for long-haul drivers include: Tanker Endorsement, CDL and CDL a.
What are some job titles related to long-haul drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to long-haul drivers include: driver, truck driver class a and truck driver.
What level of education is common for a long haul driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a long haul driver in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a long haul driver?
Most long-haul drivers have 17 years of professional experience.
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