Freight Driver Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Freight Driver make in Chicago, IL? The average Freight Driver salary in Chicago, IL is $54,642 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $47,315 and $63,818. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Approved Freight - Honolulu , HI

Royal Hawaiian Movers has immediate openings for highly motivated Non-CDL Freight Driver. If you are a high performer and want to join a dynamic company with over 250 employees and locations on all ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

UPS - Freight Driver/Dockworker

Randstad Sourceright - UPS RPO - Honolulu , HI

Join UPS as a Driver/Dockworker - Opportunity in Honolulu, HI Ready to elevate your career? UPS is to join our team as Driver/Dockworker in Honolulu, HI. Enjoy competitive hourly pay, weekly ...

ZipRecruiter - 51 days ago

CL A Drivers Run 12 Home 2 100% No Touch Freight-Rider & Pet OK

Blackbird T7R - Collinsville , AL

Class A drivers run OTR (85% East of I-35), no touch dry van freight. Drivers get home every other weekend and earn $1400-$1800/WK. · Starting Pay is based on experienced:o 3-24 Months - $.56CPMo ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago

Class A CDL Drivers Needed - Touch Freight - Night Shift - Home Daily - Kyle, TX

White Line Systems - Austin , TX

Scanning freight with provided scanners, including both deliveries and returns. * Communicating in ... Valid Class A driver's license * Ability to work late evening, overnight, early morning, weekends ...

GoToro - 53 days ago

CDL Driver-No touch Freight

Clover R Management LLC - Harrisonville , MO

No touch freight Schedule: * Home Time: Daily MUST live within 50 miles of Harrisonville to be ... Company driver Trucking home time: * Home daily Trucking route: * Regional Shift availability

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Non-CDL Delivery Driver/Freight Shipping Cler

Bucked Up by DAS LABS - American Fork , UT

This role requires a versatile individual capable of safely operating motor vehicles, managing freight shipments, and providing exceptional service to our customers. Delivery Driver Responsibilities ...

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What does a Freight Driver do?

Common responsibilities of a Freight Driver

Required to ensure deliveries are accurate, properly covered or uncovered, and secured.

October 16, 2022

Drivers can live within 100 mile of Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, 130 miles of Davenport, 40 miles of Des Moines and 75 miles of Bloomington IL and 50 miles of Decatur IL.

December 22, 2022

Maintains safe telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive pick up and delivery instructions.

January 23, 2023

Attend all required meetings, webinars and conference calls.

February 28, 2023

Clean warehouse and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

March 06, 2023

Understand and safely follow directions and instructions.

March 08, 2023

Pick up and Deliver freight in a timely manner while safely operating vehicles.

March 15, 2023

Delivering building materials for roofing on a 53ft flatbed trailer to job sites and warehouses within the states of AL, NC, SC, FL, GA, VA, TN, IL, IN, OH, PA.

March 31, 2023

Assisting in loading and unloading truck, strapping freight for transport.

April 15, 2023

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage before and after route.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Freight Driver in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

47315

63818

54642

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

47570

64646

55286

What is the average salary for Freight Driver in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freight Driver in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Freight Driver ranges from $47,315 to $63,818 with the average base salary of $54,642. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,570 to $64,646 with the average total cash compensation of $55,286.

View Average Salary for Freight Driver as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$54,642	$47,315 - $63,818
Bonus	$644	$254 - $828
Total Pay	$55,286	$47,570 - $64,646

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freight Driver Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,582 - $64,177	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,582 - $64,177	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,527 - $64,104	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,563 - $64,153	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,563 - $64,153	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,499 - $62,717	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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