Class A Linehaul Truck Driver – Up to $125k

About the role

R+L Carriers is seeking experienced Class A Linehaul Truck Drivers to join our growing team in Matteson, IL. Drivers will transport freight across long distances, enjoy daily home time, and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

Key responsibilities

• Operate Class A tractor‑trailer units safely on linehaul routes.
• Deliver freight on schedule while complying with all DOT regulations.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and maintain accurate logs.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers regarding load status.

Required profile

• Valid CDL Class A license with at least 1 year of verifiable Class A experience within the past 3 years.
• Clean driving record (no serious violations, ≤3 moving violations in 3 years).
• Age 23 (or 21 if meeting FMCSA transition criteria).
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment DOT physical, drug screen, and road test.
• Dependable, able to lift, bend and stoop without difficulty.

Required skills

• CDL Class A operation.
• Hazmat endorsement (preferred).
• Experience with double/triple trailer configurations.
• LTL freight handling experience.

What we offer

• Earn up to $125,000 annually.
• Paid time off after 90 days and paid vacation/holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Access to employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL; Big Bear Lake, CA; Pigeon Forge, TN; and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.