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CDL A Transportation Driver - Home Daily
Company : Dayton Freight
Location : Rockford, IL, 61109
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Overview
Mileage rate is $0.82 per mile
- Stable and growing organization
- Full-Time pay beginning at $.82/mile for Transportation/Linehaul Drivers (Average $2,200/week)
- No doubles
- Work-life balance
- Quality hours
- Friendly & Positive culture
- New equipment
- Clean facilities
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
- 401(k) plan, Company match
Responsibilities
Transportation Drivers are responsible for transporting, loading and unloading freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our Service Centers.
- Perform pre and post trip inspections on tractor/trailer
- Affix correct placards to tractor/trailer when necessary
- Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle
- Interact and converse with internal customers
- Safely operate a forklift to unload/ load products when indicated and needed
- Be available for irregular work schedules, extended trips away from domiciled Service Center, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
- Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines
Qualifications
- At least 23 years of age
- At least 18 months of commercial driving experience
- Valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tank Endorsement
- Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card
- No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operations in the past 3 years
- Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
- Basic math skills
- Fluent in English
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Able to pass a drug screen
Benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Full-Time pay beginning at $.82/mile
- No doubles
- Work-life balance
- Quality Hours
- Friendly & Positive culture
- New Equipment
- Clean facilities
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
- 401(k) plan, Company match
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Frequently asked questions
Emphasize your valid Class A CDL with hazmat and tank endorsements, at least 18 months of driving experience, a clean driving record with minimal violations, and up-to-date DOT physical certification. These credentials significantly boost your chances for a home-daily CDL A driver role.
Daily tasks include thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, safe freight transport between local service centers, occasional forklift operation, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Drivers benefit from manageable schedules focused on work-life balance within the Rockford logistics network.
Yes, drivers often advance by gaining endorsements, taking on specialized freight, or moving into supervisory roles. Building a strong safety record and mastering logistics in Rockford’s transportation sector can open doors to higher pay and leadership positions.
Dayton Freight emphasizes home-daily schedules with no double runs, offering a stable, positive culture and newer equipment. This contrasts with many CDL jobs requiring extended trips, making it ideal for drivers valuing consistent time at home.
Beyond competitive mileage pay, Dayton Freight provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, AD&D insurance, paid holidays, personal days, and a 401(k) plan with company match, fostering long-term security for its drivers.
Rockford experiences steady demand for local CDL A drivers due to its logistics hubs. While competition exists, companies like Dayton Freight prioritize experienced drivers with clean records, making qualified applicants highly sought after.
The offered mileage rate of $0.82 at Dayton Freight aligns with or exceeds typical local pay, translating to an average weekly income around $2,200. This rate is competitive given Rockford's cost of living and local industry standards.
While some roles include irregular hours or extended trips, this particular position focuses on home-daily routes with no doubles, enhancing stability and predictable work-life balance tailored to Rockford drivers.
This role centers on daily returns home without overnight stays or double runs, making it well-suited for drivers prioritizing routine and family time, contrasting with long-haul CDL positions often requiring extended absences.
Drivers must conduct detailed pre/post-trip vehicle inspections, correctly apply placards when hauling hazardous materials, operate forklifts safely if needed, and strictly adhere to company guidelines to ensure claims-free freight transport.