Cheetah Trucking Jobs

6200 N. Hiawatha Avenue, #200 
Chicago, IL 61646
Cheetah Trucking | Truck Driving Jobs

Trucking Company Overview:

Join Cheetah Trucking as an Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver and become a key part of our growing fleet. This role offers consistent miles, strong freight support, and the opportunity to operate well-maintained equipment across long-haul routes. Drivers will run refrigerated freight and work with a team focused on safety, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate tractor-trailers
  • Drive refrigerated trailers
  • Plan routes efficiently while complying with Hours of Service regulations
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT standards
  • Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and equipment
  • Communicate with dispatch to coordinate pickups and deliveries

Qualifications

  • Valid CDL Class A license (no more than 2 moving violations)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience driving tractor-trailers
  • Experience with refrigerated trailers
  • Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety procedures
  • Ability to manage routes and maintain on-time performance

Pay and Home Time

  • Pay: $0.60 – $0.70 CPM
  • Detention pay
  • Breakdown pay
  • Layover pay: $150
  • Referral bonus: $1,000
  • Sign-on bonus: $2,500
  • Flexible home time

Benefits
Lease purchase program available
Paid toll fees with a PrePass
Samsara eld + iPad
Fuel card
Safety equipment provided
Referral program
Fuel discount
Newer Trucks W/APU
Fridge, Microwave, TV in trucks

Equipment

  • 2022 Freightliner trucks
  • Fully equipped units (microwave, refrigerator, TV)

Additional Information

  • Weekly settlements
  • Consistent freight through internal brokerage
  • Lease-to-own program available (no money down)
  • Terminal based in St. Louis, MO (hiring nationwide)
  • Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Driver Type(s) Accepted

  • Company Driver
  • Lease Purchase
  • Owner Operator

Hiring Areas

  • Florida
  • Illinois

Pay Scale

  • 3- years Experience
  • 65cpm
  • 5- years Experience
  • 66cpm
  • 10+ years Experience
  • 67cpm

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • No
  • Health Insurance
  • No
  • Profit Sharing
  • No
  • Retirement Plan
  • No
  • Safety Bonuses
  • Yes
  • Vision Insurance
  • No

Driver Requirements

  • Minimum Age
  • 25
  • Minimum Experience
  • 3 years
  • License Types
  • Class A
  • Freight / Trailer Types
  • Dry Van
  • Allowable Moving Violations
  • 0
  • Allowable Preventable Accidents
  • 0
  • Hazmat Endorsement
  • No
  • DWI/DUI Accepted
  • No

General

  • Time Away From Home
  • Home Every Two Weeks
  • Paid Orientation
  • No
  • Rider Program Spouse
  • No
  • Rider Program Child
  • No
  • Pets
  • No