Hiring CDL-A Drivers Now

New Trucks.
Clear Pay.
Your Road.

Patriot Transport is hiring OTR and local CDL-A drivers. 2022-2026 Freightliner Cascadia fleet. 20 years in business. All 48 states.

$0.65-$0.70

CPM / OTR

$26-$30^*

Per Hour / Local

$110K-$145K

OTR / Year

*Plus sign-on, referral, safety & fuel bonuses.

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Open Positions

CDL-A Driver Jobs

Two ways to drive with us. New equipment on both. Consistent freight. A team that actually picks up the phone.

Hiring Now

OTR Driver

All 48 States · 3,300-4,000 mi/wk · Home every 2-3 weeks

$0.65-$0.70

CPM

$110,000 - $145,000/year · 3,300-4,000 miles/week

Health insurance, dental/vision, PTO
$2,000 sign-on bonus ($1K at 6 mo + $1K at 1 yr)
$0.02/mi safety + $0.02/mi fuel efficiency bonuses
$30/extra stop, $100 layover, $1,000 referral
Detention pay: $15/hr after 2 hours
2022-2026 Freightliner Cascadia, assigned
No touch freight, drop & hook
New CDL-A welcome: 7-10 day paid training ($100/day)

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Home Daily

Local Driver

Elk Grove Village, IL · Home Every Night

$26-$30

/hour

$1,500 - $1,950/week

Home every night
Health insurance, dental/vision, PTO
$10-$15/stop extra pay
Day and night shifts
IL, WI, IN, MI routes
No OTR experience required
Same new Cascadia fleet

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From Real Drivers

What Drivers Say About Patriot

Verified reviews from CarrierSource and driver forums.

★★★★★

"Good equipment, fair pay, and dispatch actually answers the phone. Been here 3 years. Not going anywhere."

OTR Driver · 3 years with Patriot · IL-NJ lane

★★★★★

"New Cascadias, no slip-seating, and they keep their word on home time. Small company feel with real freight."

OTR Driver · 2 years with Patriot · Midwest-Southeast

★★★★☆

"Switched from a mega carrier. Night and day difference. They know your name here. Pay is on time, trucks are clean."

Local Driver · 1 year with Patriot · Chicago area

Patriot Transport rated 4.6/5 on CarrierSource

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Fill out the form and Ivan from recruiting calls you back within 24 hours. That's it. No 10-page application, no uploading documents.

CDL-A required, all experience levels
OTR: $110K-$145K/year, all 48 states
Local: $26-$30/hr ($1,500-$1,950/week), home daily
2022-2026 Freightliner Cascadia assigned to you
Health insurance, dental/vision, PTO
$2,000 Sign-on Bonus ($1,000 after 6 months + $1,000 after 1 year)
$1,000 Referral Bonus
$0.02/mi safety + $0.02/mi fuel efficiency bonuses

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Why Patriot

Why Drivers Stay With Us

We don't promise what we can't deliver.

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2022-2026 Cascadia Fleet

Every truck is a late-model Freightliner Cascadia. Your assigned truck, not slip-seated.

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Clear Pay Structure

$0.65 CPM starting, $0.70 experienced. Plus $0.02/mi safety bonus, $0.02/mi fuel efficiency bonus, $2,000 sign-on, and $1,000 referral. No hidden deductions.

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Full Benefits Package

Health insurance, dental/vision, PTO. $2,000 sign-on ($1K at 6 months, $1K at 1 year). Plus $0.02/mi safety and $0.02/mi fuel efficiency bonuses.

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In-House Shop

Top Gear maintenance facility at our terminal. Fast repairs by our own mechanics. No waiting at random shops.

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Real People Answer

Call dispatch, get a human. They know your name, your lanes, your schedule. No phone trees.

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Flexible Home Time

IL area: home weekly for 1-2 days. Out of state: home every 2-3 weeks for 3-5 days. Local: home every night.

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Family-Run, 20 Years

Same ownership since 2006. BBB A+, zero complaints. We're still here because drivers keep coming back.

FAQ

Questions Drivers Ask

How often do OTR drivers get home?

If you live in the IL area, you can be home weekly for 1-2 days. For drivers from other states, typical schedule is 2-3 weeks on the road, then 3-5 days home.

Do you hire new CDL-A holders?

Yes. New CDL-A drivers go through 7-10 days of paid training ($100/day) with an experienced mentor before their first solo run.

What benefits do you offer?

Health insurance, dental/vision, and PTO. $2,000 sign-on bonus ($1,000 after 6 months + $1,000 after 1 year). $1,000 referral bonus. Plus $0.02/mi safety and $0.02/mi fuel efficiency bonuses on top of your CPM.

Do you pay detention and layover?

Yes. Detention pay is $15/hour after 2 hours at shipping or receiving. Layover pay is $100/day.

Is there touch freight?

No. Drop and hook on most loads. You drive, we handle the rest.

What about truck assignment?

You get your own assigned Cascadia from our 2022-2026 fleet. No slip-seating.

Can I bring a rider or pet?

Riders welcome after 30 days. Pet policy available - ask when you apply.

What ELD/tracking system do you use?

Verizon Connect Reveal Pro. ELD-compliant, no hassle.

New Trucks.Clear Pay.Your Road.