Truck Drivers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Driving6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Vocational or technical training15%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
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2-5 years71%1-2 years29%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $95,084 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,797 – $193,193 yearly
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Otr truck driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DCDLDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementCDL C+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipOTRTruck Driver Class A
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCDL aDrivingCommercial DrivingTruck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTROrganizational SkillsVehicle SpottingTime ManagementTruck Driver Class A
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingParatransitSalesRoute DrivingBus DrivingTruck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementChemical Handling Safety ProceduresHazardous Materials Handling Safety ProtocolsHazmatDangerous GoodsCommercial Truck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
OTRCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceMachine OperationMachiningCustomer Support
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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, Driver's License and CDL a.
What are some job titles related to truck drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to truck drivers include: truck driver class a, 26ft box truck driver and semi truck driver.
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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