Experienced CDL-A Drivers: Local Routes. Home Every Night. No Weekends.

Whether you’ve been driving for 2 years or 20, your experience has a place here. Steady work, a predictable schedule, and a company that respects your time and your skills.

JA Frate is a well-established transportation and logistics company serving the Chicagoland area through LTL, FTL, warehousing, distribution, and freight brokerage services. We’re looking for an experienced CDL Class A Driver with at least two years behind the wheel who takes pride in driving safely, delivering professional service, and being part of a team that keeps freight moving.

The Job at a Glance

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 2nd shift | Home every night | No weekends Start time: 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. Typical shift: 9–10 hours

Training: Your first week will be at our Crystal Lake home base terminal, with paid mileage provided.

Why experienced drivers choose JA Frate: dependable work, local routes, consistent home time, strong benefits, and a team that values the skills and judgment you’ve built on the road.

Why Drive with JA Frate?

Here, you are known, respected, and supported. Whether you’re building your career, supporting a family, looking for more time at home, or planning for retirement, JA Frate offers a place where you can do work you’re proud of and build something lasting.

Established and growing: Serving customers since 1971 with the same dependable service and strong work ethic that built our reputation.

People-first culture: Work with teammates who care, take pride in what they do, and support one another.

Values that guide us: Integrity, customer focus, team before self, and optimism.

Respect for experience: Your miles matter here. We value the safety habits, professionalism, and know-how that experienced drivers bring to the team.

Work-life balance: Local driving, a Monday–Friday schedule, home every night, and weekends that are yours for family, friends, and the things you enjoy.

Room to grow: Add Hazmat and Tanker endorsements to your skill set, keep sharpening your craft, and build your future with a company that keeps moving forward.

Benefits That Support You

Benefits for every stage of life, from health coverage today to retirement savings for tomorrow.

Health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.

Extra medical support: $1,500 HRA account for eligible medical expenses.

Retirement: 401(k) with company match after 90 days.

Company-paid protection: Life insurance provided by JA Frate.

Additional options: Voluntary life insurance, long-term disability, and Aflac.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer or commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations.

• Complete local pickups and deliveries while providing professional, reliable service.

• Load, unload, and secure freight as needed.

• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain accurate records.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, customers, and team members.

What You Bring

• Valid CDL Class A license with at least two years of CDL A driving experience.

• Pickup-and-delivery experience is preferred.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are preferred and must be obtained within three months of hire.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Strong safety mindset, dependable work habits, and professional communication skills.

• Ability to meet company driving standards and pass all required screenings, including a drug screen, DOT physical, Functional 

Employment Physical, and participation in the random drug testing program.

Bring Your Experience. Build Your Future.

You’ve put in the miles. Now put your experience to work where it’s valued. If you want steady local work, reliable home time, strong benefits, and a team that respects what you bring, JA Frate is ready to welcome you aboard.

Apply today and bring your experience to a team that values it.