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CDL-A OTR Truck Drivers

  • Company: DART Transit
  • Location: Forest Lake, Illinois
  • Salary: $80,000/yr
  • Full Time
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  • $80,000/yr

DART Transit at a glance

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SEC filings mentioning "DART Transit": 15search EDGAR

DART Transit is hiring CDL-A OTR drivers. Recent coverage tied to the DART name includes a public CEO meet-and-greet (NBC 5, Dallas News) and reporting on a bus crash that sent riders to the hospital (WFAA, KERA).

CDL-A OTR Truck Drivers - DART Transit - Forest Lake, Illinois

Role Overview

Earn up to $80,000 per year with consistent miles. Enjoy a sign-on bonus and select markets with 99% no-touch freight. Local, regional, and OTR routes are available, providing flexibility to choose the route that fits your lifestyle.

Core Duties

  • Drive large trucks on various routes including local, regional, and over-the-road (OTR) trips
  • Handle 99% no-touch freight for efficient operations
  • Pick up and deliver goods to designated locations
  • Maintain a safe driving record and adhere to all traffic laws
  • Follow company policies and procedures while on duty

What You Bring

  • A valid CDL-A license with no moving violations in the last 18 months
  • Previous experience as a truck driver is preferred but not required
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues
  • A commitment to safety and efficiency

More About DART Transit

DART was built by truckers and is still run by truckers, ensuring that we know what matters behind the wheel. Our routes are designed to provide more home time, allowing you to spend quality time with your family. We offer competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and flexible route options.

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Join us in making a difference on the road! DART Transit is dedicated to providing a safe and rewarding environment for our drivers. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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The role is based around Forest Lake in Lake County, Illinois. Illinois sits in the Midwest, with Lake Michigan to the northeast and major river borders to the west and south; it ranks among the larger U.S. states by population and GDP.

Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, a

Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.

🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Cautionvia Warnely, CC BY 4.0

National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

National job openings rate: 4.4%via BLS JOLTS

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1%via FRED

National quits rate: 2.0%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 206,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Unemployment rate in Illinois: 4.9%via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Cost of living in Illinois: 0.0% below the national averagevia BEA

Minimum wage in Illinois: $15.00/hrvia FRED

Real GDP per capita in Illinois: $71,835via FRED

Home prices in Illinois (year over year): +5.8%via FRED

Median household income in Lake County: $108,917via US Census ACS / Data USA

Average commute time in Lake County: 29 minvia US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in Lake County: Drove Alone (66%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in Lake County: 94%via US Census ACS / Data USA

Typical climate: average high 57°F / low 39°F year-round (summers around 80°F, winters around 16°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Typical rent nearby: $1,581/mo · $1,781/movia HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 250m (820 ft)

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Be ready to discuss clean CDL-A history, OTR comfort (nights out, weather, HOS), and how you handle dispatch changes and safety-first decisions on the road.

Strong fit if you hold (or are finishing) CDL-A with ELDT completion and prefer OTR work out of the Forest Lake, Illinois area rather than local-only routes.

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Listing facts

  • Role CDL-A OTR Truck Drivers
  • Employer DART Transit
  • Location Forest Lake, Illinois
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) $80,000/yr
  • Posted August 20, 2026
  • Apply by September 19, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (251 words)

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CDL-A OTR Truck Drivers DART Transit · Forest Lake, Illinois · $80,000/yr