Truck Drivers for hire in Chicago, IL
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9,503
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Driving
- 6%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 63%
- Vocational or technical training
- 17%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 60%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
McLane Company
Yellow Freight Systems
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $95,503 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,002 – $194,051 yearly
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Truck Driver Class A local
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OTRPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCrane Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceDriver
Cicero, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL CDriver's LicenseCDL a+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSemi-Truck OperationTractor-TrailerCDL Truck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementOSHA 10Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseClass E+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsEnd DumpLeadershipFleet GPS TrackingOTR Truck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL aTanker EndorsementBartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CDL a+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOTREnd DumpComputer OperationTruck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCDLFood Safety CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCDL a+1 moreSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTruck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck Driver Class A
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsDOT (Department of Transportation) RegulationsTransportation Safety RegulationsOver the Road (OTR) Driving RoutesDriving
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What's the average time to fill a truck driver role?
The average time to fill a truck driver role is 93 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do truck drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a truck driver include: communication skills, driving and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for truck drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for truck drivers include: CDL a, CDL and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to truck drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck drivers include: CDL truck driver, OTR truck driver and truck driver class a local.
What level of education is common for a truck driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a truck driver in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a truck driver?
Most truck drivers have 9 years of professional experience.
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