Truck Drivers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years12%6-10 years26%Current company
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Air-Land Transport Service, IncAirblueTime at current job
Less than a year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 15, 2026
Truck Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $96,444 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,176 – $193,072 yearly
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Truck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLMotor Vehicle Inspection LicenseDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Front Loader TruckMechanic ExperienceOTRVehicle SpottingCommunication SkillsRegional LaneTruck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareBox TruckStraight TruckTruck Driver Class C
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL CNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsDOT (Department of Transportation) RegulationsVehicle InspectionsPost-Trip Inspection ProtocolsTruck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Regional LaneOTRCoiled SteelLowboyHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTruck Driver
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSkills
LowboyRegional LaneCoiled SteelCommunication SkillsOTRTime ManagementTruck Driver
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DTanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseTWIC CardSkills
Communication SkillsVehicle SpottingRegional LaneOTRLogisticsFreight
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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 91 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Truck Driver?
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: class a truck driver, truck driver/dispatcher and truck driver class a.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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