UPS - Chicago, IL CDL Truck Driver Job
Company
UPS - Chicago, IL
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
SLEEPER TEAM CDL TRUCK DRIVER Pay: $8,750 Sign-On Bonus $0.71/mile $30/hour for loading times/delays Weekly Subsistence Pay UPS is hiring individuals to work as full-time Tractor-Trailer Drivers. This position involves driving a tractor-trailer unit as part of a Sleeper team and you must be available to work days, nights as well as weekends. Applicants must pass a DOT physical and successfully pass a UPS road test. Qualified applicants must have a valid commercial driver’s license issued in the state that they live and a doubles endorsement. Tractor-Trailer Drivers are expected to comply with UPS appearance guidelines and wear the company-provided uniform. UPS also requires a copy of your motor vehicle record driver abstract that has been issued within the past 30 days. This job posting includes information about the minimum qualifications (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines), locations, shifts, and operations within the locations which may consider my application. An applicant or employee may request an exception or change to, or an accommodation of, any condition of employment (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines) because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for commercial driver jobs in the United States as of January 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for drivers is $7.25 per hour as of January 2026, with overtime required at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Many states mandate at least $16.50 per hour for CDL holders operating interstate routes.
What work visa is required for non-U.S. citizens applying to driver jobs in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-2B visas for non-agricultural drivers are capped at 66,000 for fiscal year 2026 with applications due by March 2026. Applicants must hold a valid foreign driver's license and pass a medical exam before petition approval.
What experience and license are needed to qualify for truck driver positions in the United States?
As per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid Class A CDL, and have completed 120 hours of training including 40 hours behind the wheel by 2026. No formal education beyond high school is required.
What documents are required when applying for driver jobs through official U.S. channels in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a valid CDL, Social Security card, proof of citizenship or work authorization, and a completed DOT medical certificate dated within the last 24 months. Background checks via FMCSA are mandatory before hiring.
